Why?

To ban or limit building, to limit the number of residents exposed to noise. The Noise Exposure Map estimates developments in air activity, the extension of infrastructures and developments in air traffic procedures in 10-15 years time.

   
Legal texts (French)
Town planning code: clauses L.147-1 to L.147-8

How?

Prepared using a specific public enquiry procedure based on the opinion of communities concerned, the consultative committee, ACNUSA and agreement of ministers, the Noise Exposure Map is approved by order of the prefect. ACNUSA can recommend its revision.
The Noise Exposure Map is appended and transcribed in the comprehensive development area map and other town planning documents.

        
Legal texts (French)
Town planning code: clauses R.147-1 to R.147-11
Decree of January, 1988 relating to town planning in the vicinity of airfields

What?

A report and a 1:25000 scale map showing areas A, B, C and D depending on the noise disturbances to which they are exposed.

       
Example of noise exposure map (French)
Table of requirements (French)

Who?

Airports that have to have a Noise Exposure Map are those classed as category A, B and C and those included on the list drawn up by orders of the Defence, Town Planning, Civil Aviation and Environment Ministers.