6 Next Steps
6.1 Preparing for Round Two Mapping and Action Planning
Following consultation on the draft action plan documents, the Noise Action Plans will be revised and subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment ( SEA) (see Appendix 6). When the SEA process is concluded, towards the end of 2008, the finalised Plans, including the Transportation Noise Action Plan, will be published on the Scottish Government and the Scottish Noise Mapping website. The plans will also be forwarded to the relevant local authorities and other key partners.
The current working group system has proved to be effective in developing this draft Transportation Noise Action Plan. Consideration will be given to the form in which the group will continue in order to facilitate ongoing planning work (including identification of NMAs), implementation of actions, and the development of future plans following the required five yearly review of the noise maps.