Noise pollution: reduction of noise emitted by excavators (modif. Directive 86/662/EEC)

European Parliament and Council Directive 95/27/EC amended Directive 86/662/EEC and aimed to reduced the admissible noise levels of earth-moving machines (hydraulic excavators, rope-operated excavators, dozers, loaders and excavator-loaders) measured under the conditions of real dynamic operation. Substance: - reduction of noise levels of certain types of earth-moving machines in two stages. The first, beginning on 30 December 1996, provided for a reduction in noise levels of approximately 4 dB compared to existing standards; the second stage, beginning on 30 December 2001, provided for an additional reduction of 3 dB; - extension of both the validity of the limit values currently in force until 29 December 1996 and the certificates granted under these arrangements until 29 December 1997; - Member States should comply with the Directive no later than 31 December 1995. �