The current state of noise requirements for federal environmental assessment purposes

Authors

  • R.L. Scott Penton Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont. N1K 1B8
  • Peter Vandelden Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont. N1K 1B8
  • David Chadder Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont. N1K 1B8

Keywords:

Acoustic variables control, Air quality, Energy utilization, Information analysis, Laws and legislation, Project management, Standards, Environmental assessment, Noise guidelines, Noise impact, Territorial noise

Abstract

The current state of noise requirements for federal environmental assessment purposes is discussed. The variations in provincial/territorial noise guidelines means that projects with similar potential to cause adverse effects are dealt with in widely different manners depending on the location and type of facility. Of particular concern are noise impacts within remote rural areas, particularly in the far north. A common review process and national standard for assessing noise impacts in remote areas, similar to the Alberta Energy Utilities Board (EUB) approach are adopted. The guideline would apply to the facility under review only and would be applicable to all fixed industrial activities.

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Published

2004-09-01

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Penton RS, Vandelden P, Chadder D. The current state of noise requirements for federal environmental assessment purposes. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2004 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 2];32(3):40-1. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1617

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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