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Consultation letter
Summary of Consultation QuestionsResponse form for the Consultation on proposals for transposition and implementation of Directive 2002/49/EC 14
1.Executive Summary
2.IntroductionThe END - what is it meant to do? Environmental Noise Transposing and Implementing the END The END in a wider context
3.Process for making mapsOverview of environmental noise maps Coverage of noise maps Competent authority to make maps Noise indicators required by the END Acquisition of data to make maps Maps required by END Accuracy of maps Co-operation at administrative boundaries and the edge of maps Review of noise maps Finalisation of maps Presentation and availability of noise maps Timescale for making maps
4.Process for making action plansAction plans Coverage of action plans Competent authority for developing action plans Scope of action plans and the basis on which they are prepared How we will consult the public on action plans Review of action plans Finalisation of Action plans Publication of action plans
5.RoadsDefinition of Major roads Assessment method for road traffic noise indicators Designation of the competent authority to make maps of road traffic noise from major roads Data Requirements for Making Road Traffic Noise Maps Designation of the competent authority for making road traffic noise action plans
6.RailwaysThe Definition of Major railways Assessment method for rail noise indicators Designation of the competent authority to make noise maps for major railways Data Requirements for Making Rail Noise Maps Designation of the competent authority to develop action plans to address noise near major railways
7.AirportsThe Definition of Relevant and Major Airports Assessment method for aircraft noise indicators Designation of the competent authority to make noise maps near major airports Data Requirements for Making Air Traffic Noise Maps Designation of the competent authority to develop action plans near major airports 58
8.Agglomerations including noise from major roads, major railways, major airports, industry and portsDefinition of agglomeration Transport noise sources to be considered Industrial noise Ports Designation of the competent authority to make noise maps in agglomerations Data Requirements for Making Noise Maps for Agglomerations Designation of the competent authority for developing action plans in agglomerations
9.Partial Regulatory Impact AssessmentPurpose and intended effect of measure Options The Benefits The Costs Consultation with small business: The Small Firms' Impact Test Competition Assessment Enforcement and Sanctions Monitoring and Review Consultation Summary and recommendation
Annex A: Text of Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise
Annex B: Map of major roads in Scotland to be mapped under Directive 2002/49/EC
Annex C: Major railways in Scotland to be mapped under Directive 2002/49/EC
Annex D: List of major Scottish airports which may qualify to be mapped under Directive 2002/49/EC
Annex E: List and maps of major agglomerations in Scotland to be mapped under Directive 2002/49/EC Agglomerations with a population of >250,000 (to be mapped in 2007 onwards) Agglomerations with a population of >100,000 (to be mapped in 2012 onwards)
Annex F: List of ports in agglomerations in Scotland to be mapped under Directive 2002/49/EC
Annex G: Noise Indicators
Environment and Rural Affairs Department Air Climate and Engineering Division Scottish Executive 1-G Dockside Mailpoint 3 Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ Telephone 0131 556 8400 Website: www.scotland.gov.uk
Published by the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department. Printed in the UK, March 2005
Page updated: Thursday, May 25, 2006