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The following regulations have been updated:
- Environment Protection (Fees and Levy) Regulations 1994
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- Environment Protection (Exempt Classes of Persons and Activities) Regulations 2001
- Environment Protection (Site Contamination) Regulations 2008
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In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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General environmental noise
Document: Noise - Information sheet (published 20.05.13)
EPA 424/11: This information sheet explains the types of noise covered by legislation and lists the maximum noise levels permissible in specific circumstances.
info_noise_general.pdf (52.4 kb)
Waterloo Wind Farm Noise Study Area
Document: Noise - Other (published 18.04.13)
Monitoring locations in the study area
Waterloo Wind Farm Noise Study presentation
Document: Noise - Other (published 18.04.13)
Presented to community on 22 March 2013.
waterloo_presentation.pdf (599.6 kb)
Select Committee on wind farm developments in South Australia
Document: Noise - Other (published 07.02.13)
Transcript of evidence: EPA
wind_farm_select_com.pdf (200.1 kb)
A summary from the study conducted into infrasound levels near wind farms and in other environments
Document: Noise - Other (published 06.02.13)
The EPA has recently presented the findings of a study conducted in conjunction with Resonate Acoustics on infrasound levels near wind farms and in other environments.
infrasound_context.pdf (27.7 kb)
Infrasound levels near windfarms and in other environments
Document: Noise - Report (published 31.01.13)
This report presents the findings of a study into the level of infrasound within typical environments in South Australia, with a particular focus on comparing wind farm environments to urban and rural environments away from wind farms.
Spray coating activities–control of air and noise emissions
Document: Noise - Guideline (published 28.08.12)
EPA 100/12: This guideline replaces an earlier version (Spray painting activities–control of air and noise emissions, May 2011). It provides information to persons undertaking spray coating activities to assist in minimising air and noise impacts.
guide_spraypaint.pdf (49.3 kb)
Noise management for outdoor events
Document: Noise - Information sheet (published 10.05.11)
EPA 888/11: This information is for managers of outdoor events to assist them in complying with the Environment Protection Act 1993, by minimising the impact of noise on surrounding areas and. In this context, outdoor events are events which use public address or audio systems for announcements, music or other noise.
info_noise_outdoor.pdf (50 kb)
Wind farms environmental noise guidelines
Document: Noise - Guideline (published 01.07.09)
This document aims to help developers, planning and enforcement authorities, government agencies, acoustic engineers and the broader community assess environmental noise impacts from wind farms.
Guidelines for the use of the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007
Document: Noise - Guideline (published 01.06.09)
These guidelines provide a clause-by-clause explanation, and include examples to assist in understanding and using the Policy. The guidelines are referred to in clauses 3(1), 4(1) ‘characteristics’ and 14(1)(b)(ii) of the Policy.
guidelines_noise_epp.pdf (560.8 kb)
Construction noise
Document: Noise - Information sheet (published 01.06.09)
EPA 425/11: This information sheet offers advice on dealing with excessive noise from building sites.
info_noise_construction.pdf (34.8 kb)
Noise level limits for fixed domestic machine noise
Document: Noise - Information sheet (published 01.06.09)
EPA 423/10: This information sheet provides information on the noise level limits for fixed domestic machines and the actions you can take for excessive noise, as well as on the purchase and installation of air conditioners.
info_noise_machine.pdf (65.7 kb)
The Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007 and its impact on existing and proposed developments
Document: Noise - Information sheet (published 01.06.09)
EPA 815/09: This information sheet explains in detail how the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007 affects existing and future developments.
info_noise_policy.pdf (101 kb)
Audible bird scaring devices environmental noise guidelines
Document: Noise - Guideline (published 01.10.07)
This document provides a development assessment and compliance tool to assist developers, planning and enforcement authorities, and the broader community in the assessment of environmental noise impacts from audible bird scaring devices when used in an appropriate rural zone intended for agricultural activity.
Development proposal assessment for venues where music may be played
Document: Noise - Guideline (published 01.09.03)
EPA 279/03: This guideline is to assist planning authorities who are assessing applications for development of entertainment venues and other premises at which music may be played.
Noise report: Castalloy Foundry, North Plympton
Document: Noise - Report (published 01.06.03)
The Castalloy foundry is bounded by Mooringe Avenue, Streeters Road and Kinkaid Avenue, Plympton. It is located within an industrial zone that interfaces with residential zones. For many years, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has received numerous complaints about noise from the foundry.
