Based on EU Noise Directive (END - Directive 2002/49/EC) since 2005 started an intensive noise mapping process in EU member states. Some of the countries had a significant tradition in creating noise maps in the past. The END set a new path, and aimed a harmonized global strategic approach to reduce the increasing environmental noise from major sources (causing heavy health impact to EU population).The author has a broad experience in last more than 5 years - creating noise maps and strategic noise plans, mainly in Bulgaria. In the recent paper is presented a short overview of obtained experience and related practical conclusions. The final aim is to determine exact dedicated action plans - based on the strategic noise management (restriction and reduction of the environmental noise impact), and applying set of measures and acoustical planning in short, middle and long terms. Key words:strategic noise map(s), action plan(s), environmental noise.