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United Kingdom Government The department develops and promotes initiatives to address noise and other statutory nuisance, and manages research into noise. The Noise and Nuisance policy team is responsible for: Developing policy on neighbourhood noise (other than in the workplace) and other statutory nuisance (eg dust and smells/odours, bonfire nuisance) Developing policy on ambient noise (including a proposed National Noise Strategy) The negotiating proposals for European legislation on environmental noise and implementing the legislation once it comes into force; Managing noise research, including noise mapping, assessing current levels and attitudes to environmental noise, a series of joint projects with the Department of Health on Noise and Health, projects connected with the proposed EC Directive on Environmental Noise and the proposed National Noise Strategy and projects in response to noise and other nuisance issues; Disseminating information on how to avoid causing annoyance to others and what to do if you have a problem. We liaise closely with other Government departments and outside organisations. Department for Transport covers policy controlling noise emissions from aviation, vehicles and railways; Department of Trade and Industry has responsibility for noise emission standards for outdoor machinery and recreational craft and for firework safety; Home Office has responsibility for crime reduction and anti-social behaviour. Health & Safety Executive General Enquiries about noise at work should be directed to the Health and Safety Executive Infoline:- Tel No: 0541 545500 or write to: A range of publications and free leaflets relating to noise at work are available from: Compensation & Property Value Department for Transport issues a series of free booklets that explain the circumstances in which compensation may be payable when the value of a property depreciates by more than £50 as a result of noise (and other physical factors) arising from the construction, or use of certain public works. Further information on the insulation of dwellings against noise from the construction or use of new or altered roads is available from: The Highways Agency Campaign Groups UK NOISE ASSOCIATION PO BOX 551 Chatham, Kent ME4 9AJ Individual membership £15 Environmental Protection UK Environmental Protection UK brings together organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors to promote a balanced and innovative approach to understanding and solving environmental problems. NSCA is both active and influential in the fields of air quality, noise, land quality, local environment management, and industrial regulation. It is a registered charity with over 100 years experience of environmental campaigning, public information provision, producing educational resources and policy formulation. Tel: 01273 878770 www.environmental-protection.org.uk National Campaign for Firework Safety Website: www.cgsystems.co.uk/ncfs/ Pipedown Pipedown has been formed to counter one of the under-recognised scourges of contemporary life: PIPED MUSIC. Also called Muzak, music, acoustic wallpaper, elevator music or canned music, piped music is made possible by systems which allow a constant supply throughout a building. Website: www.pipedown.info Aviation Environment Federation The AEF is a UK-based association that campaigns exclusively on the environmental impacts of aviation. Website: www.aef.org.uk Environmental Law Foundation The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) is the national UK charity linking communities and individuals to legal and technical expertise to prevent damage to the environment and to improve the quality for all. Through its network of members, ELF provides people with information and advice on how the law can help resolve environmental problems such as pollution, development and health. Website: www.elflaw.org Low Frequency Noise Sufferers Helpline The Helpline offers advice and information for those suffering from sensitivity to Low Frequency Noise (also known as 'the Hum'). Tel: 02380 268741 Transport 2000 Transport 2000 is the independent national body concerned with sustainable transport. It looks for answers to transport problems and aims to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling. Transport 2000's vision is of a country where traffic no longer dominates our lives, where many of our journeys can be made on foot, by cycle or using public transport and where you don't need a car to enjoy the countryside or city life. The Impact Centre Enquiries are easier to deal with by e-mail. If you know the member of staff you wish to contact, use the address for that person given below, otherwise use the general enquiry addresses as follows: For general enquiries on campaigns or administration contact info@transport2000.org.uk Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) Website: www.rnid.org.uk 19-23 Featherstone Street, Tinnitus Association 4th Floor Friends of the Earth 26-28 Underwood Street Professional Bodies Institute of Acoustics The Institute of Acoustics is the UK's professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration. They have a register of Professional Consultants. Website: www.ioa.org.uk Building Research Establishment The BRE provide a complete range of consultancy, commissioned research, certification and testing services covering all aspects of the built environment, and associated industries. Website: www.bre.co.uk Chartered Institute of Environmental Health The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is a professional body for Environmental Noise Officers. www.cieh.org 6 Trap Road Refined Bitumen Association The Refined Bitumen Association is the consolidated voice of the UK bitumen supply industry. Asphalt Industry Alliance www.asphaltindustryalliance.com General Aviation Awareness Council British Light Aviation Centre Noise Meters Limited This company have a wide range of meters in stock Noise Meters Limited specialises in the supply of sound level meters, noise dosemeters and other noise monitoring accessories for both the UK and the export markets. Website: www.noisemeters.co.uk Contacts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: The Scottish Executive, the National Assembly for Wales and the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland provide a separate information leaflet for those residents in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively. Contact addresses and telephone numbers are as follows: The Scottish Executive
National Assembly for Wales
Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland
International The Council on the Environment of New York City CENYC reaches out to the public with information on noise pollution and abatement, alternatives to hazardous household products, and other issues. CENYC's Noise Abatement Committee offers assistance to anti-noise groups in the United States and abroad and is actively engaged in educating citizens on the dangers of noise. Website: www.cenyc.org 51 Chambers Street, Room 228 Email conyc@cenyc.org Contact: Arline L. Bronzaft, Ph.D. – albtor@aol.com – researcher and writer on impacts of noise to physical and mental health. Noise Pollution Clearinghouse The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse is a national non-profit organization with extensive online noise related resources. Website: www.nonoise.org Right To Quiet Society The Right to Quiet Society for Soundscape Awareness and Protection is a non-profit organization registered under the British Columbia Society Act. Website: www.quiet.org Right to Quiet Society Email: info@quiet.org Noisewatch Website: http://ca.geocities.com/noisewatch@rogers.com/ NoiseWatch (formerly Citizens' Coalition Against Noise) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to raising public awareness of the negative effects of noise. Hans Schmid, 59 Manresa Ct., Guelph, ON, N1H 6J2, Canada |
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