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<p>HS2 Ltd’s civils contractors are updating the predicted noise effects of the scheme,
originally published in the Environmental Statement that accompanied the HS2 Phase
One hybrid Bill, as part of their design process. This is in order to demonstrate
that noise from the operational railway, and from altered roads, has been reduced
‘as far as reasonably practicable,’ in accordance with the HS2 Environmental Minimum
Requirements (EMRs). Contractors demonstrate that their mitigation proposals comply
with the EMRs using the methodology and tests set out in HS2 Planning Forum Note 14:
Operational Noise from the Railway and Altered Roads. HS2 Planning Forum Note 14 provides
a framework for considering EMR compliance in situations where there has been a change
in the forecast noise levels compared to the Environmental Statement. It is available
here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/833184/PFN_14_Operational_Noise.pdf__;!!HEBAkwG3r5RD!sRv1Mwtxq32dJqX7n_tR5N7tJGoo6N4oaOl6_luWq2ntHZ633CP-vRYgc4Iw1CTa5h03$"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/833184/PFN_14_Operational_Noise.pdf</a></p>
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