Incorporating ecodesign into environmental management systems – guidance on the way
The upcoming ISO 14006 Standard, Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign into environmental management systems, will provide 'how to' guidance on incorporating ecodesign into any environmental, quality, or similar management system.
ISO 14006 is scheduled for publication in July 2010 and will be a new addition to the ISO 14000 series. ISO 14006 will provide guidance for product and service organisations wishing to integrate ecodesign into their ISO 14001-based environmental management systems (EMS), but ISO 14006 is not intended for certification.
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NZS 6808:2010 Acoustics – Wind farm noise
Provides suitable methods for the prediction, measurement, and assessment of sound from wind turbines. These methods may be applied during the processes of planning and developing a wind farm, then for confirming compliance with resource consent conditions covering sound levels, and also for the investigation and assessment of noise complaints about operating wind farms.
Supersedes NZS 6808:1998
STANDARD IN DEVELOPMENT
Acoustics – Road traffic noise – New and altered roads
Committee: P6806
Project Manager: Stuart Ng
Estimated Publication Date: March 2010
Comments: The ballot of the Standard has concluded and final matters are being addressed. Editing and layout of the publication draft is underway and publication is expected in March 2010.