Federal Environmental Noise Protection Ordinance (Bundes-LärmV).

The document outlines the regulations concerning the assessment and management of environmental noise in Austria. Its primary objectives include establishing noise indices, evaluation methods for these indices, threshold values, and requirements for the development of strategic (partial) noise maps and action plans. The regulation is framed within the context of the European Union's Directive 2002/49/EC on the assessment and management of environmental noise, aiming to implement its provisions effectively. The regulation specifies several key measures, including the creation of strategic (partial) noise maps that represent noise pollution in designated calculation areas. It mandates the identification of conflict zones where noise levels exceed established thresholds and outlines the requirements for action plans to address noise issues. These plans must include descriptions of urban areas, major traffic routes, and industrial sites, as well as the responsible authorities and applicable threshold values. Implementation of the regulation involves the submission of strategic noise maps and action plans to the Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism in specified electronic formats. The document outlines that the action plans must detail the effectiveness of proposed measures, their costs, and the number of individuals benefiting from noise reduction. The text consists of 14 Articles and 4 Appendixes.