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Technical Memoranda setting out principles for the

prediction, assessment and measurement of noise emanating

from construction sites. The Authority is to have regard

to such Technical Memoranda when considering whether or not

to issue a construction noise permit.

7. Control of noise from places other than domestic

premises, public places or construction sites is dealt with

in clauses 11 and 12. Under clause 11 the Secretary for

Health and Welfare may prepare Technical Memoranda setting

out principles for the prediction, assessment and

measurement of noise from such places.

8. Where under clause 12 the Authority is satisfied

that noise emanating from such a place is causing a

nuisance to any person or, does not comply with prescribed

limits or standards or with any principles set out in a

Technical Memoranda prepared under clause 12, the Authority

may serve a noise abatement notice upon the person creating

the noise or upon the owner or occupier of such place,

requiring him to abate the noise. It is an offence to fail

to comply with a noise abatement notice.

9. Part III of the Bill comprising clauses 13 to 16

deals with the control of noise from prescribed products.

10. Clause 13 prohibits the manufacture, importation,

assembly or supply of such products unless when operated

under prescribed test conditions, the noise emitted from

such products complies with prescribed noise standards.

Clause 14 provides that such products must comply with

prescribed warranty periods. Clause 15 empowers the