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The Environmental Noise Directive (END), officially Directive 2002/49/EC, is a European Union directive that aims to reduce noise pollution. It establishes a common approach for all Member States to identify and map noise levels from major sources like road, rail, and air traffic, as well as industrial sites. The directive's primary goal is to provide a consistent basis for noise assessment across the EU, enabling the development and implementation of action plans to manage and reduce noise.
The END requires the European Commission to develop common noise assessment methods. Member States are then
Following the creation of noise maps, Member States must develop action plans. These plans are designed to