ANNEX VI

DATA TO BE SENT TO THE COMMISSION referred to in Article 10 The data to be sent to the Commission are as follows: 1. For agglomerations 1.1. A concise description of the agglomeration: location, size, number of inhabitants. 1.2. The responsible authority. 1.3. Noise-control programmes that have been carried out in the past and noise-measures in place. 1.4. The computation or measurement methods that have been used. 1.5. The estimated number of people (in hundreds) living in dwellings that are exposed to each of the following bands of values of Lden in dB 4 m above the ground on the most exposed façade: 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, > 75, separately for noise from road, rail and air traffic, and from industrial sources. The figures must be rounded to the nearest hundred (e.g. 5200 = between 5150 and 5249; 100 = between 50 and 149; 0 = less than 50). In addition it should be stated, where appropriate and where such information is available, how many persons in the above categories live in dwellings that have: special insulation against the noise in question, meaning special insulation of a building against one or more types of environmental noise, combined with such ventilation or air conditioning facilities that high values of insulation against environmental noise can be maintained, a quiet façade, meaning the façade of a dwelling at which the value of Lden four metres above the ground and two metres in front of the façade, for the noise emitted from a specific source, is more than 20 dB lower than at the façade having the highest value of Lden. An indication should also be given on how major roads, major railways and major airports as defined in Article 3 contribute to the above. 1.6. The estimated total number of people (in hundreds) living in dwellings that are exposed to each of the following bands of values of Lnight in dB 4 m above the ground on the most exposed façade: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, > 70, separately for road, rail and air traffic and for industrial sources. These data may also be assessed for value band 45-49 before the date laid down in Article 11(1). In addition it should be stated, where appropriate and where such information is available, how many persons in the above categories live in dwellings that have: special insulation against the noise in question, as defined in paragraph 1.5, a quiet façade, as defined in paragraph 1.5. It must also be indicated how major roads, major railways and major airports contribute to the above. 1.7. In case of graphical presentation, strategic maps must at least show the 60, 65, 70 and 75 dB contours. 1.8. A summary of the action plan covering all the important aspects referred to in Annex V, not exceeding ten pages in length. 2. For major roads, major railways and major airports 2.1. A general description of the roads, railways or airports: location, size, and data on the traffic. 2.2. A characterisation of their surroundings: agglomerations, villages, countryside or otherwise, information on land use, other major noise sources. 2.3. Noise-control programmes that have been carried out in the past and noise-measures in place. 2.4. The computation or measurement methods that have been used. 2.5. The estimated total number of people (in hundreds) living outside agglomerations in dwellings that are exposed to each of the following bands of values of Lden in dB 4 m above the ground and on the most exposed façade: 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, > 75. In addition it should be stated, where appropriate and where such information is available, how many persons in the above categories live in dwellings that have: special insulation against the noise in question, as defined in paragraph 1.5, a quiet façade, as defined in paragraph 1.5. 2.6. The estimated total number of people (in hundreds) living outside agglomerations in dwellings that are exposed to each of the following bands of values of Lnight in dB 4 m above the ground and on the most exposed façade: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, > 70. These data may also be assessed for value band 45-49 before the date laid down in Article 11(1). In addition it should be stated, where appropriate and where such information is available, how many persons in the above categories live in dwellings that have: special insulation against the noise in question, as defined in paragraph 1.5, a quiet façade, as defined in paragraph 1.5. 2.7. The total area (in km2) exposed to values of Lden higher than 55, 65 and 75 dB respectively. The estimated total number of dwellings (in hundreds) and the estimated total number of people (in hundreds) living in each of these areas must also be given. Those figures must include agglomerations. The 55 and 65 dB contours must also be shown on one or more maps that give information on the location of villages, towns and agglomerations within those contours. 2.8. A summary of the action plan covering all the important aspects referred to in Annex V, not exceeding ten pages in length. 3. Guidelines The Commission may develop guidelines to provide further guidance on the above provision of information, in accordance with Article 13(2). Declaration by the Commission in the Conciliation Committee on the Directive relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise The Commission takes note of the text agreed for Article 1(2) of the Environmental Noise Directive by the members of the Conciliation Committee for the European Parliament and the Council. The Commission considers that legislative proposals to reduce noise emissions from all major sources should be made on the basis of robust evidence supporting such proposals. This is in line with the "knowledge-based approach" for policy-making as proposed in the Sixth Environment Action Programme (COM(2001)31) and approved by the European Parliament and the Council. In this regard, the reports required from Member States under the Directive on the basis of harmonised noise indicators will be an essential element. The provision of such data across the Community will allow the impact and benefits of possible measures to be properly assessed prior to presenting Community legislative proposals. Therefore, and in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Commission will evaluate the need to come forward with new legislative proposals, reserving its right to decide as and when it would be appropriate to present any such proposals. This is consistent with the Commission's right of initiative, as laid out in the Treaty, while the requirements of Article 1(2) relating to the submission of new proposals within a fixed time frame appear to be prejudicial to this right.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-04 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.