Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2000.

This Regulation implements the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 by providing specifications on noise control and acoustic pollution deriving from the use of several equipments, including cars, vessels, air conditioning systems, grass-cutting machines and intruder alarms. The Regulation addresses the following themes: motor vehicle and motor vehicle accessories (Part 2), marine vessels (Part 3), Size, design, format and construction of noise labels (sect. 35). Part 5 of the Regulation provides for the inspection and testing of certain articles and devices. The Regulation amends the Protection of the Environment Operations (Penalty Notices) Regulation 1999 to enable penalty notices to be issued for the offences referred to in this Regulation.