SCHEDULE 1MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR STRATEGIC NOISE MAPPING

regulations 4 and 9

Interpretation1

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In this Schedule—

  • “editable” means in a format that allows (without the need for manipulation) the electronic production of—

    1. a

      numerical data in tables, and

    2. b

      graphical plots,

    to display the information described in paragraphs 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 of Annex VI of the Directive;

  • “grid” means a grid of vector points which are—

    1. c

      at 10 metre by 10 metre intervals,

    2. d

      spatially referenced to the British National Grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey as a pair of integers to show Eastings then Northings in metres from the origin, and

    3. e

      aligned with the 10 metre vertices of the British National Grid reference system used by the Ordnance Survey so that references finish with the number zero.

F52

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the reference to paragraphs 1.5, 1.6 and 2.6 of Annex 6 of the Directive is to be read with the following modifications—

a

in paragraphs 1.5 and 1.6, as if the reference in those paragraphs to “major roads”, “major railways” and “major airports” as defined in Article 3 of the Directive were to “major road”, “major railway” and “major airport” as defined in regulation 2(2) of these Regulations;

b

in paragraphs 1.6 and 2.6, as if the words from “These data” to “Article 11(1).” were omitted.

General requirements for strategic noise maps2

1

Strategic noise maps and their revisions must—

a

satisfy the minimum requirements laid down in Annex IV of the Directive; and

b

be clear and comprehensible.

2

In applying paragraph (1)(a) any reference in Annex IV of the Directive to—

a

Article 8 of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulations 15, 17 and 19 of these Regulations;

b

Article 9 of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 29 of these Regulations.

F63

Further, in applying paragraph (1)(a) the following provisions of Annex 4 of the Directive are to be ignored—

a

in paragraph 4, the first indent;

b

in paragraph 5, the words from “concerning” to “Commission”;

c

paragraph 9.

Requirements for strategic noise maps for agglomerations3

1

This paragraph applies only to—

a

a strategic noise map made under regulation 7(1)(a), 7(2)(a), 12(1) or 12(3); or

b

a revision of such a strategic noise map.

2

Strategic noise maps must—

a

include the information (in electronic format) described in paragraphs 1.1 to 1.4 inclusive of Annex VI of the Directive; and

b

include editable numerical data in electronic form containing the values of Lden, Lnight and the supplementary noise indicators on a grid.

Requirements for strategic noise maps for major roads, major railways and major airports4

1

This paragraph applies only to—

a

any strategic noise map made under—

i

regulation 7(1)(b) to (d),

ii

regulation 7(2)(b) to (d),

iii

regulation 11(2); or

b

any revision of such a map.

2

Strategic noise maps must—

a

include the information (in electronic format) described in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.4 inclusive of Annex VI of the Directive; and

b

include editable numerical data in electronic form containing the values of Lden, Lnight and the supplementary noise indicators on a grid.

F1SCHEDULE 2ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR THE NOISE INDICATORS

regulation 4

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

Introduction1

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Assessment method for road traffic noise indicators2

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Assessment method for railway noise indicators3

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Assessment methods for aircraft noise indicators4

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Assessment methods for industrial noise indicators and port noise indicators5

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SCHEDULE 3SUPPLEMENTARY NOISE INDICATORS

regulation 4

Interpretation1

In this Schedule—

  • F2...

  • “LAeq,16h” is the equivalent continuous sound level in dB(A) that, over the period 07:00 – 23:00 hours, contains the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound that occurred in that period;

  • “LAeq,18h” is the equivalent continuous sound level in dB(A) that, over the period 06:00 – 24:00 hours, contains the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound that occurred in that period;

  • “LAeq,6h” is the equivalent continuous sound level in dB(A) that, over the period 24:00 – 06:00 hours, contains the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound that occurred in that period.

Road Traffic Noise2

The supplementary noise indicators in relation to road traffic noise are—

F3a

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b

LAeq,16h;

c

Lday; and

d

Levening.

Railway Noise3

The supplementary noise indicators in relation to railway noise are—

a

LAeq,16h;

b

LAeq,18h;

c

LAeq,6h;

d

Lday; and

e

Levening.

Aircraft Noise4

The supplementary noise indicators in relation to aircraft noise are—

a

LAeq,16h;

b

Lday; and

c

Levening.

Industrial Noise and Port Noise5

The supplementary noise indicators in relation to industrial noise and port noise are—

a

LAeq,16h;

b

Lday; and

c

Levening.

SCHEDULE 4MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTION PLANS

regulation 15

General1

1

An action plan must—

a

meet the minimum requirements of Annex V of the Directive; and

b

contain a summary covering all the important aspects referred to in Annex V of the Directive, not exceeding ten pages in length.

2

In applying paragraph (1) any reference in Annex V of the Directive to—

a

Article 5 of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 4 of these Regulations;

b

Article 8(7) of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 20 of these Regulations.