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08-25-2009, 04:50 PM
Minister of the Environment Jaime David Fernandez announced the installation of noise meters in Santiago and Santo Domingo to monitor the levels of noise around the city. According to El Caribe, noise needs to be a max of 60 decibels.
Fernandez explained that businesses or persons that break the noise limit will get a first warning. The equipment causing the noise will be confiscated if they continue with loud music or sounds. He also announced the installation of sensors in Jarabacoa to monitor for forest fires in the area.
The announcements were made during a meeting between the Ministry of Environment and the Las Americas Institute of Technology (ITLA). Both entities agreed to cooperate in implementing the monitors and the accompanying systems. The Ministry will cooperate with ITLA to create new technologies for sustainable development.
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Fernandez explained that businesses or persons that break the noise limit will get a first warning. The equipment causing the noise will be confiscated if they continue with loud music or sounds. He also announced the installation of sensors in Jarabacoa to monitor for forest fires in the area.
The announcements were made during a meeting between the Ministry of Environment and the Las Americas Institute of Technology (ITLA). Both entities agreed to cooperate in implementing the monitors and the accompanying systems. The Ministry will cooperate with ITLA to create new technologies for sustainable development.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)