Following up the European Directive on Noise

Since 2002 the EU Directive on Noise (END) is available for the European member states followed by a number of activities to guarantee the protection against noise. So-called noise maps and action plans have been developed with regard to the different noise sources but also depending from the structure of the areas involved. This paper will describe the development in different member states, but namely in Germany to inform about the frame of duties and use of the guideline. It will also discuss how far the involvement of people concerned is part of the development. Furthermore, the recent review of the END will be presented.