FGSV paper

Concrete block pavements as a measure to reduceenvironmental impact

The national environmental policy framework is increasingly being determined by the European Parliament. Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe forms the basis for drafting cleaner air plans. Another environmentally relevant act is Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. In the past few years, relevant FGSV bodies have prepared comprehensive working papers and guidance documents on these two major...

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