NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON DRAFT NOISE
ACTION PLAN 2018 IN RESPECT OF COUNTY LEITRIM
ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE REGULATIONS, 2006
(S.I. No. 140 of 2006)
Leitrim County Council invite submissions from the public on the draft Noise Action Plan 2018, prepared under SI No. 140 of 2006, to address noise from major transport sources.
This is a five year strategic plan to address noise from major roads in County Leitrim which have in excess of 3 million vehicles per annum – the N4 and the N15. The plan excludes noise from domestic activities, noise created by neighbours, noise at workplaces or noise inside a means of transport or due to military activities in military areas.
The main purpose of the plan is to inform and consult the public about exposure to noise from the above mentioned major roads and the corrective measures that may be considered to address these issues.
It should be noted that the Draft Plan has yet to be reviewed and endorsed by the Elected Members. The Draft Plan together with recommendations on all observations and submissions received will be considered by the Elected Members.
The draft plan and associated maps will be available for inspection, during normal working hours, at the following locations from Wednesday 27 June to Friday17 August 2018.
· Aras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon
· Manorhamilton Area Office
The plan may also be accessed on the Leitrim County Council website HERE
Submissions may be made in writing to;
The Environment Department,
Leitrim County Council,
Aras an Chontae,
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
or by email to environment@leitrimcoco.ie
Closing date for submissions is Friday 17 August 2018
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