Carinthia Environmental Noise Ordinance 2022 (K-ULV 2022).

The document primarily addresses the assessment and management of environmental noise, particularly from road traffic and industrial activities, within the framework of strategic noise mapping in Carinthia. It aims to establish a systematic approach to evaluate noise levels and their impact on the population, aligning with broader European Union directives on environmental noise. Key legal principles include the requirement for strategic noise maps to be developed based on specific methodologies and standards, ensuring compliance with established thresholds for noise levels, such as 60 dB for daytime and 50 dB for nighttime noise from traffic. The document outlines the necessity for municipalities to create action plans based on the strategic noise maps, which must include a comprehensive assessment of noise affected areas. It mandates the inclusion of measures to mitigate noise pollution, such as traffic management, infrastructure planning, and technical solutions aimed at reducing noise emissions. Additionally, it specifies that action plans should detail existing and planned measures for noise reduction, the estimated number of individuals affected by noise, and strategies for protecting quiet areas. Compliance with these requirements is essential for effective noise management and public health protection. Implementation of the outlined measures involves the submission of strategic noise maps and action plans in a specified electronic format to the relevant authorities. The document establishes a framework for monitoring compliance and assessing the impact of noise reduction strategies over time. The Ordinance consists of 13 Articles and contains 3 Attachments on the methodologies.