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Poised for less noise. (The Beat).


In May 2002 the European Parliament European Parliament, a branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU). It convenes on a monthly basis in Strasbourg, France; most meetings of the separate parliamentary committees are held in Brussels, Belgium, and its Secretariat is located in Luxembourg.  approved new measures on noise pollution. Dutch Green Party spokesman Alexander de Roo said the new measures lay the foundation for a consistent EU-wide noise policy that will firmly tackle a problem that affects one-third of the EU population. A review of all existing noise regulations is to be published within 18 months, and a new draft directive Directive may refer to:
  • European Union directive, a legislative act of the European Union
  • Directive (poem), a highly-acclaimed poem by Robert Frost
  • Directives, used by United States Government agencies (particularly the Department of Defense) to convey policies,
 sets forth an aggressive timetable “Schedule” redirects here. For other uses, see Schedule (disambiguation).

A timetable or schedule is an organized list or schedule, usually set out in tabular form, providing information about a series of arranged events: in particular, the time at which
 for measuring and mapping noise from transportation sources and large urban centers. Plans for developing multilevel mul·ti·lev·el  
adj.
Having several levels: a multilevel parking garage.

Adj. 1. multilevel - of a building having more than one level
 government strategies to "avoid, prevent, and reduce" noise from such sources--and not just fight it--were also laid out.
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Author:Dooley, Erin E.
Publication:Environmental Health Perspectives
Date:Aug 1, 2002
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