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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.
The EPA in Ireland has revised the Guidance Note for Noise (NG4).
Updates include updated sections on licence application requirements.
Expansion of noise impact assessment using calculation methods is included.
The document features updates on information and methodologies on measurement of tonal, low frequency and impulsive noise.
Expanded sections on noise complaints, noise control and mitigation are present.
There are updates on the assessment of low frequency noise, intermittent noise and other sound characteristics.
Changes have been made to penalties for noise sensitive locations for both tonal and impulsive noise.
The consultation is open until February 28th 2025.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation. Updates include:
See consultation document
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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