Hong Kong Regulations

NOISE CONTROL (APPEAL BOARD) REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE SCHEDULE

(Past version on 01/07/2002).
(Past version on 01/01/2000).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).

For the saving and transitional provisions relating to the amendments made by
the Resolution of the Legislative Council (L.N. 130 of 2007), see paragraph
(12) of that Resolution. [regulations 3, 4, 8, 9 & 13]

FORM 1 [regulation 3]

NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

(Chapter 400)

NOTICE OF APPEAL UNDER SECTION 18

(Construction Noise Permits)

Before completing this form read the note below

To: Chairman of the Appeal Board

1. Full name of Appellant:
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............................

2. Address of Appellant:
...........................................................................
..............................
................................................................ Telephone
No.: ..................................................

3. Address of Appellant or name and address of duly authorized representative
for service if different from the above:
...........................................................................
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...........................................................................
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4. Details of decision appealed against: (Attach copy of decision and indicate
the particular aspect being the subject of the appeal)
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5. Indicate by ticking in the appropriate box on what ground the appeal is
based- □ The refusal to issue the construction noise permit is not justified
by the terms of the Ordinance or the Technical Memoranda issued under section 
9 (1).

□ The conditions *imposed/amended/varied in relation to the construction
noise permit are not justified by the terms of the Ordinance or the Technical
Memoranda issued under section 9(1).

□ *The refusal to issue a construction noise permit/Compliance with the
conditions imposed in relation to the construction noise permit/The
cancellation of the construction noise permit would cause the appellant
economic hardship seriously prejudicial to the conduct of his business.

□ The cancellation of the construction noise permit is not justified by the
terms of the Ordinance or the Technical Memoranda issued under section  9 (1).

Dated this ................... day of .............................. 19
.......

....................................................
Appellant.

* Delete as necessary.

Please note:

1. Section 18(2) of the Ordinance provides that no appeal shall lie in respect
of an application for the issue of a construction noise permit for the
carrying out of construction work between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. or at
any time on a general holiday.

2. This form is to be used by a person who applies for a construction noise
permit under section 8 and who is aggrieved-

   (a)  where the Authority refuses to issue the construction noise permit, by
        that refusal; or

   (b)  where the Authority issues the construction noise permit subject to
        any condition, or amends or varies any such condition or imposes a new
        condition, by that imposition, amendment or variation; or

   (c)  where the Authority issues the construction noise permit and
        subsequently cancels the permit, by that cancellation.

3. This form must be completed in accordance with the directions specified in
the form and lodged with the Chairman of the Appeal Board by sending it by
registered post addressed to him at the office of the Secretary for the
Environment before the expiry of 21 days after the service upon you of the
notice from the Authority in respect of the decision you wish to appeal
against.

4. At the same time that this notice is lodged you are required to serve a
copy of the notice on the Noise Control Authority, personally, or by
registered post addressed to the last known address of the Authority and to
furnish to the Authority and the Chairman a statement specifying the
particulars of the appeal which you seek to establish, including such
particulars of evidence to be adduced, documents to be produced, names of
witnesses to be called and other circumstances as may suffice to ensure that
the Appeal Board and the Authority are fully and fairly informed of the
grounds on which the appeal is based. You may also be required to furnish
further particulars or produce documents for the inspection of the Authority.

5. You are advised to read the Noise Control Ordinance ( Cap 400), the
Noise Control (General) Regulations ( Cap 400 sub. leg. A) and the Noise 
Control (Appeal Board) Regulations ( Cap 400 sub. leg. B) before lodging this
notice of appeal. (L.N. 65 of 1995; 80 of 1997 s. 102; 78 of 1999 s. 7; L.N.
106 of 2002; L.N. 130 of 2007)

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FORM 2 [regulation 4]

NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

(Chapter 400)

NOTICE OF APPEAL UNDER SECTION 19

(Noise Abatement Notices)

Before completing this form read the note below

To: Chairman of the Appeal Board

1. Full name of Appellant:
...........................................................................
.............................

2. Address of Appellant:
...........................................................................
...............................
........................................................................
Telephone No.: ...........................................

3. Address of Appellant or name and address of duly authorized representative
for service if different from the above:
...........................................................................
................................................................
...........................................................................
................................................................

4. Details of notice appealed against: (Attach copy of notice and indicate the
particular aspect being the subject of the appeal)
...........................................................................
................................................................
...........................................................................
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...........................................................................
................................................................
...........................................................................
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5. Indicate by ticking in the appropriate box on what ground the appeal is
based- □ The service of the notice is not justified *by the terms of the
Ordinance or/in the case of a notice served under section 13(1) on the grounds
set out in section 13(1)(c), by the Technical Memoranda issued under
section 10(1).

□ There has been some material informality, defect or error in the form or
content of the notice or in connection with the service of the notice.

□ The requirements of the notice are unreasonable in character or extent or
are unnecessary.

□ Compliance with the requirements of the notice would cause the appellant
economic hardship seriously prejudicial to the conduct of his business.

□ The notice should have been served on some other person.

Dated this ........ day of .............. 19 ....

..................................................... Appellant.

* Delete as necessary.

Please note:

1. This form is to be used by a person who is aggrieved-

   (a)  by the service on him of a noise abatement notice under section  13
        (1); or

   (b)  by the service on him of a notice under section 13(4) varying the
        requirements of a noise abatement notice under section 13(1).

2. This form must be completed in accordance with the directions specified in
the form and lodged with the Chairman of the Appeal Board by sending it by
registered post addressed to him at the office of the Secretary for the
Environment before the expiry of 21 days after the service upon you of the
notice from the Authority in respect of the decision you wish to appeal
against.

3. At the same time that this notice is lodged you are required to serve a
copy of the notice on the Noise Control Authority, personally, or by
registered post addressed to the last known address of the Authority and to
furnish to the Authority and the Chairman a statement specifying the
particulars of the appeal which you seek to establish, including such
particulars of evidence to be adduced, documents to be produced, names of
witnesses to be called and other circumstances as may suffice to ensure that
the Appeal Board and the Authority are fully and fairly informed of the
grounds on which the appeal is based. You may also be required to furnish
further particulars or produce documents for the inspection of the Authority.

4. You are advised to read the Noise Control Ordinance ( Cap 400), the
Noise Control (General) Regulations ( Cap 400 sub. leg. A) and the Noise 
Control (Appeal Board) Regulations ( Cap 400 sub. leg. B) before loading this
notice of appeal. (L.N. 65 of 1995; 80 of 1997 s. 102; 78 of 1999 s. 7; L.N.
106 of 2002; L.N. 130 of 2007)

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FORM 2A [regulation 4]

NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

(Chapter 400)

NOTICE OF APPEAL UNDER SECTION 19

(Notices requiring a product to be measured, inspected or tested)

Before completing this form read the note below

To: Chairman of the Appeal Board

1. Full name of Appellant:
...........................................................................
.............................

2. Address of Appellant:
...........................................................................
...............................
...........................................................................
....... Telephone No.: .................................

3. Address of Appellant or name and address of duly authorized representative
for service if different from the above:
...........................................................................
.................................................................
...........................................................................
.................................................................

4. Details of notice appealed against: (Attach copy of notice and indicate the
particular aspect being the subject of the appeal)
...........................................................................
.................................................................
...........................................................................
.................................................................
...........................................................................
.................................................................
...........................................................................
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5. Indicate by ticking in the appropriate box on what ground the appeal is
based-

□ The service of the notice is not justified by the terms of the Ordinance.

□ There has been some material informality, defect or error in the form or
content of the notice or in connection with the service of the notice.

□ The requirements of the notice are unreasonable in character or extent or
are unnecessary.

□ Compliance with the requirements of the notice would cause the Appellant
economic hardship seriously prejudicial to the conduct of his business.

□ The notice should have been served on some other person.

Dated this ............ day of ............................. 19 ..........

.................................................... Appellant.

Please note:

1. This form is to be used by a person who is aggrieved-

   (a)  by the service on him of a notice under section 16(1); or

   (b)  by the service on him of a notice under section 16(3) varying the
        requirements of a notice under section 16(1).

2. This form must be completed in accordance with the directions specified in
the form and lodged with the Chairman of the Appeal Board by sending it by
registered post addressed to him at the office of the Secretary for the
Environment before the expiry of 21 days after the service upon you of the
notice from the Authority in respect of the decision you wish to appeal
against.

3. At the same time that this notice is lodged you are required to serve a
copy of the notice on the Noise Control Authority, personally, or by
registered post addressed to the last known address of the Authority and to
furnish to the Authority and the Chairman a statement specifying the
particulars of the appeal which you seek to establish, including such
particulars of evidence to be adduced, documents to be produced, names of
witnesses to be called and other circumstances as may suffice to ensure that
the Appeal Board and the Authority are fully and fairly informed of the
grounds on which the appeal is based. You may also be required to furnish
further particulars or produce documents for the inspection of the Authority.

4. You are advised to read the Noise Control Ordinance ( Cap 400), the
Noise Control (General) Regulations ( Cap 400 sub. leg. A) and the Noise 
Control (Appeal Board) Regulations ( Cap 400 sub. leg. B) before lodging this
notice of appeal. (L.N. 424 of 1991; L.N. 65 of 1995; 80 of 1997 s. 102; 78 of
1999 s. 7; L.N. 106 of 2002; L.N. 130 of 2007)

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FORM 3 [regulations 8 & 13]

NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

(Chapter 400)

NOTICE OF DATE, TIME AND PLACE FIXED FOR HEARING OF AN APPEAL

Appeal No.: ................. of 19 ......

In the matter of the Appeal lodged by
.................................................................. (Appellant)
against
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To:
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.................................................... (Appellant) And To The
Noise Control Authority:

TAKE NOTICE that the above appeal will be heard at
...................................................
...........................................................................
......... on the .............. day of .............................. 19
....... at ......................

To the Appellant:

TAKE NOTICE that if you do not attend at the place and time mentioned, either
in person or by a barrister or solicitor duly authorized to appear on your
behalf, the appeal may be postponed or adjourned for reasonable cause or be
dismissed or be heard in your absence.

Dated this ............... day of ....................... 19 ........

........................................................................
Chairman of the Appeal Board.

This notice was served by me on ........................................ at
.......................................
...........................................................................
.................................................................. on the
............ day of ............................ 19 ........

............................................ Recipient of notice.
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Process server. (L.N. 65 of 1995) _________________

FORM 4 [regulation 9]

NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

(Chapter 400)

APPLICATION FOR SUMMONS TO A WITNESS

Appeal No.: ............. of 19 .......

To: Chairman of the Appeal Board

Whereas
...........................................................................
... of ....................................
...........................................................................
...........................................................................
... is likely to give material evidence in respect of the above appeal, I
............................................
................................... hereby apply for a summons to be issued to
the said.............................
...........................................................requiring him to
attend the hearing of the appeal for that purpose./*and to bring with him and
produce the several documents hereunder specified: Documents required to be
produced:
...........................................................................
............
...........................................................................
..................................................................
...........................................................................
..................................................................

Dated this ........... day of ...................... 19 .......

..............................................................

*Appellant/Authority.

* Delete as necessary. (L.N. 65 of 1995)

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FORM 5 [regulation 9]

NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE

(Chapter 400)

SUMMONS TO A WITNESS

Appeal No.: ................. of 19 .......

In the matter of the Appeal lodged by
...........................................................................
........ (Appellant) against
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......................................................................... To:
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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to attend at
........................................................... on the ..........
day of .................... 19 ...... at
.......................................................................... and
so from day to day, until the proceedings are heard, to give evidence in the
above appeal and also to bring with you and produce the several documents
hereunder specified:

Documents required to be produced:
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...................
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This summons was issued on behalf of
...........................................................................
.......
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Dated this .......... day of ....................... 19 ......

.......................................................................
Chairman of the Appeal Board.

This notice was served by me on
...........................................................................
.................... at
...........................................................................
......................................................................... on
the ............ day of .......................... 19 ......

....................................... Recipient of notice.
..................................................
Process server. (Enacted 1989. L.N. 65 of 1995)