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Roles of Cabinet Secretary in noise pollution

Roles played by the Cabinet Secretary in controlling noise pollution in Kenya

The Cabinet Secretary shall, on the recommendation of NEMA—
(a) recommend minimum standards for emissions of noise and vibration pollution into the environment as are necessary to preserve and maintain public health and the environment;
(b) determine criteria and procedures for the measurement of noise and vibration pollution into the environment;
(c) determine criteria and procedures for the measurement of sub-sonic vibrations;
(d) determine standards for the emission of sub-sonic vibrations which are likely to have a significant impact on the environment:
(e) issue guidelines for the minimization of sub-sonic vibrations from existing and future sources;
(f) determine noise level and noise emission standards applicable to construction sites, plants, machinery, motor vehicles, aircraft including sonic bonus, industrial and commercial activities;
(g) determine measures necessary to ensure the abatement and control of noise
(h) issue guidelines for the abatement of unreasonable noise and vibration pollution emitted into the environment from any source.

Ref: EMCA Section 101

Question

    What are the deliverables by the Cabinet Secretary regarding controlling noise pollution in Kenya?