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EPA NOISE CONTROL
PROGRAM
PROGRESS TO DATE
March 1978
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION iii
SECTION 4- FEDERAL PROGRAMS 5
SECTION 5- IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES OF NOISE,
NOISE CRITERIA, AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY 8
SECTION 6- NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS
DISTRIBUTED IN COMMERCE 10
SECTION 7- AIRCRAFT NOISE STANDARDS 14
SECTION 8- PRODUCT LABELING 17
SECTION 14-RESEARCH, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND
PUBLIC INFORMATION 17
SECTION 15-LOW NOISE EMISSION PRODUCTS 23
SECTION 17-RAILROAD NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS 24
SECTION 18-MOTOR CARRIER NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS 25
STUDIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS 25
ENFORCEMENT 26
NOISE INFORMATION SYSTEM 27
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 27
MONITORING PROGRAM 28
NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM BUDGETS 29
EPA ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS 30, 31
EPA REGIONAL NOISE REPRESENTATIVES 32
NOISE DOCUMENTS 33
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet describes the progress EPA has made to date in accomplishing the mandated
requirements of the Noise Control Act of 1972. The Act sets as its goal the promotion of
an environment for all Americans free from noise jeopardizing their health and welfare.
Also included in this booklet are EPA plans for future actions. The information is pre-
sented in a section-by-section format for ease of reference.
Included at the back of the booklet is a listing, by subject area, of all available EPA
publications along with the information necessary to obtain copies. Also, a mailing list
application is included as the centerfold. If you would like to receive EPA noise docu-
ments in the future, tear the form out carefully, fill it in and drop it in the mail.
One document that may be of particular interest is the National Noise Abatement
Strategy. The document was drafted by EPA as a guide to a coordinated national program
utilizing the talents and authorities of all segments of society to achieve a quieter
America. For copies and for more specific program information write:
Office of Noise Abatement and Control (AW471)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
You may also contact the EPA Noise representative in your nearest EPA regional office.
A list of their names and addresses is provided.
Charles L. Elkins
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Noise Control Programs
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SECTION 4-FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Federal Facility Compliance with State and Local Noise Laws
Under this Section of the Act, each Federal agency is required to comply with Federal,
State, interstate, and local noise control requirements.
EPA has taken actions to ensure such compliance on the part of Federal agencies. To
date, EPA has developed formal administrative guidelines and directives in the following
areas:
Project reporting by agencies
Inspection and monitoring of Federal facilities
Exemptions of Federal facilities.
EPA also reviews the efforts of other agencies to assure compliance. This portion of
EPA's responsibility is carried out under Executive Order 11752 and Office of Manage-
ment and Budget Circular A-106, which outline a management role for the Agency in
ensuring compliance with requirements concerning all forms of pollution at Federal
facilities.
Federal Noise Program Coordination
Section 4 of the Act also requires EPA to coordinate all Federal noise research and con-
trol programs. EPA has planned and organized a two part program to integrate Federal
agency noise abatement policies and programs into a national noise strategy.
The first part is a Communication and Information Exchange Program consisting of three
elements: (1) joint publications concerning individual agency jurisdictions, programs and
accomplishments; (2) a series of directories of all Federal noise personnel and laboratory
resources that can be used in joint work programs; and (3) a series of regularly scheduled
informal meetings among Federal agency noise people. A forum that has proven success-
ful in fostering interagency cooperation is the informal luncheon meeting at which a
host agency presents its noise program and solicits inquiry and comment from the others.
Since the spring of 1977, over 15 agencies have participated in the meetings. EPA and
other agencies plan to continue them.
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The second part of the program is a Joint Special Studies and Demonstration Program to
integrate the independent Federal agency authorities into a consistent overall Federal
strategy. Ten cooperative projects with other Federal agencies are in progress as a result
of this program: 3 in surface transportation noise; 2 in construction site noise, 2 in
occupational noise; and 3 special projects covering such areas as Federal procurement
incentives for noise abatement. These projects will develop information on and demon-
strate noise control measures and then facilitate their incorporation in Federal noise
policies and programs. The process will complement EPA noise regulatory activities as
well as State and local noise abatement actions.
The Agency has also established four interagency noise research panels, whose reports are
listed along with the other EPA publications. The panels have generated reports that
examined Federal RD&D activities during the FY73-FY75 period to determine the con-
tribution of these efforts to the control of noise and understanding of its effects. Re-
search activities in the areas of noise effects, aircraft noise, surface vehicle noise, and
machinery noise were reported. The panels were reactivated in 1976 to update the data
base and to assess the contribution of the on-going and planned RD&D programs to
meeting the long range goals of a national noise abatement and control program. Reports
on this subject will be published in early 1978.
Consultations
Other Federal agencies are required to consult with EPA before prescribing noise regula-
tions. EPA may require public review of those regulations if the Agency determines the
regulations do not sufficiently protect public health and welfare.
EPA has assisted other agencies by acting as a central clearinghouse for information, by
lending equipment and by giving advice and consultation in developing effective noise
assessment requirements as part of their programs. In addition EPA personnel are avail-
able to provide assistance in assessing individual projects of other agencies.
EPA has reviewed and commented upon the policies and regulations of such Federal
agencies as DOT, HUD, DOC, and GSA. Regarding the pending decision on Federal
occupational noise standards, EPA has strongly stated its case for a more stringent occu-
pational noise standard than that proposed by the Department of Labor's Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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The Agency's strong public stand for a more stringent occupational noise standard is
based on the conclusion, which was reached after extensive study of the standard pro-
posed by OSHA, that substantial impairment to hearing would be prevented by a stricter
standard and that such a standard is both technically feasible and economically
reasonable.
Federal Status Report
As a major part of its coordination activity, EPA is required to report periodically on the
status and progress of Federal noise control activities. In June 1975, the Agency issued
the first of such comprehensive reports describing and discussing interrelationships among
the noise programs of 38 Federal agencies in the following areas: standards and regula-
tions, hearing conservation, noise abatement, and research, development and demonstra-
tion. Since then EPA has issued reports describing the noise policies of the Navy, Air
Force, and HUD. A report on FHWA will be issued shortly.
EIS Review
As a major part of its noise control effort, EPA reviews Environmental Impact Statements
(EIS) submitted by other agencies. EIS review is carried out under the authority of the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 309 of the Clean Air Act.
NEPA requires agencies to prepare detailed statements of the environmental effects of
their proposed major actions. The scope of "proposed major actions" now includes
Federal funding, permitting, and regulating actions.
EPA reviews about 1500 draft and 500 final statements per year. Statements in which
noise is a factor are reviewed primarily in the EPA regional offices, with Headquarters
providing guidelines, manuals, and technical assistance as required. Although not required
to do so by law, EPA prepares EISs on certain of its own environmental regulatory activi-
ties, including noise emission regulations under the Noise Control Act.
In making its noise evaluations of other agency EISs the Agency utilizes EPA noise
criteria as well as standards of the agency preparing the EIS.
Interagency Agreements
EPA is receiving consulting and technical support in a number of program areas (e.g.,
health effects, measurement, monitoring) through agreements with other Federal
agencies. EPA is currently working with the National Academy of Sciences Committee
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on Hearing, Bioacoustics, and Biomechanics (CHABA), the USAF Aeromedical Research
Lab, the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Lab, the National Bureau of
Standards, the Department of Transportation, NASA, the Department of Agriculture
(Forest Service), and the Naval Sea Systems Command.
SECTION 5-IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES OF NOISE, NOISE CRITERIA,
AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Criteria and Levels Documents
Under this Section of the Act, EPA is required to publish two major documents: the
"Criteria Document" and the "Levels Document."
The "Criteria Document" represents an appraisal of available knowledge relating to the
health and welfare effects of noise.
The "Levels Document" identifies levels of environmental noise requisite to protect the
public health and welfare with an adequate margin of safety. In accordance with the Act,
this document does not take economics and technology into account. However, it does
provide helpful guidance in evaluating the benefits to be gained from noise abatement
actions. An abbreviated version of the "Levels Document" is being prepared and should
be available in the summer of 1978.
The agency is currently undertaking studies to supplement both of these major docu-
ments. These studies include work on: hearing loss, intrusive characteristics of noise, and
effects of noise on the cardiovascular system.
Major Sources Identification
EPA is further required to publish reports identifying major sources of noise and to pro-
vide information on controlling noise from those sources.
Identification of a product as a major source of noise begins the 2-year statulorily
directed regulatory process culminating in a noise emission regulation for new products,
under Section 6 of the Act, if such a standard is feasible. The Agency has issued several
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separate identification documents. The first identification, published June 21, 1974,
encompassed
Portable air compressors
Medium and heavy trucks.
The second identification, published May 28,1975, encompassed
Wheel and crawler tractors (formerly wheel and track loaders, wheel and track
dozers)
Truck-mounted solid waste compactors
Motorcycles
Buses
Truck-transport refrigeration units.
The third identification report, published on January 12, 1977, cited power lawn mowers
as major noise sources. The fourth identification report, identifying pavement breakers
and rock drills, was published on February 3, 1977.
EPA now is conducting a number of pre-identification studies that will allow decisions to
be made on a phased basis concerning identification of additional major sources of noise.
Among the products now under study are automobiles and light trucks, tires, chainsaws,
snowmobiles, air conditioners, and earth moving equipment.
Cost and Technology Reports
EPA has published several cost and technology reports, which are noted in the list of EPA
reports in the back of this brochure. As current programs move forward in the regulatory
process, more such documents will be made available.
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SECTION 6-NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED IN
COMMERCE
EPA is authorized under this Section of the Act to promulgate noise emission regulations
for any product identified as a major noise source. The Agency was specifically directed
to consider products in the following categories:
Construction equipment
Transportation equipment
(including recreational vehicles and related equipment)
Motors and engines
(including any equipment of which an engine or motor is an integral part)
Electrical or electronic equipment.
In addition to health and welfare effects, these standards must take technological feasibil-
ity and cost of compliance into account.
Final Regulations Issued
On January 14, 1976, the Agency published final regulations on newly manufactured
portable air compressors. These regulations will have the effect of eliminating such
compressors as a major source of construction site noise. The regulation, which sets a
maximum noise level of 76 dBA at 7 meters, became effective January 1,1978 for com-
pressors with maximum rated capacity between 75 and 250 CFM, and becomes effective
July 1,1978 for units exceeding 250 CFM.
On April 13, 1976 the Agency published noise regulations for medium and heavy tnicks.
These regulations will reduce the urban traffic noise impact for 97 million people. The
new standard, which sets a maximum noise level of 83 dBA at 50 feet during maximum
acceleration, became effective January 1, 1978. A maximum level of 80 dBA becomes
effective January 1, 1982. A more stringent standard has been reserved for promulgjition
in the 1985 time period.
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Standards Development
The noise regulatory program strives to employ noise measurement methodologies, or
"standards," that are accurate and repeatable, that provide ease of enforcement for EPA
and that are cost-effective to the industries that must implement them. EPA policy is
to adopt, where practicable, measurement standards developed by voluntary standard-
setting organizations and in general use. To this end, EPA's noise program has voting
representation on the Acoustical Standards Planning Board of the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), and representatives on numerous technical working groups of
such organizations at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
EPA participates in the activities of voluntary standards setting organizations after receipt
of a formal request from the organization, and after determining that the organization's
activities are compatible with EPA interests.
On occasion, noise standards developed by voluntary organizations do not meet EPA
noise regulatory requirements. In such cases EPA develops the requisite measurement
methodology, requesting cooperation from and participation of technical experts from
voluntary standards-setting and other organizations.
In early 1977, EPA initiated a program to evaluate alternative noise measurement proce-
dures for light motor vehicles and to arrive at a methodology best suited to its regulatory
purposes. This program is run in an operational setting near Tucson, Arizona, where over
100 1977 model U.S. and foreign motor vehicles will be studied on a day-to-day basis.
To foster a better understanding of EPA needs, the Agency sponsored a standards
development workshop under the auspices of ANSI and the Acoustical Society of
America, in cooperation with the National Bureau of Standards. This three-day workshop
was held in December 1977.
Proposed Regulations Issued
On July 11, 1977 EPA proposed noise emission regulations for new wheel and crawler
tractors having horsepower ratings from 20 hp to 500 hp (42 FR 35804).* These
machines are generally used for bulldozing and front-end loading operations at construc-
tions sites. A final rule is expected in the fall of 1978. The proposed regulation stipulates
the following limits, measured at 15 meters:
*Federal Register Issue and page number.
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Machine Type HP (dBA) Effective Date
Crawler Tractor 20-199 77 March 1981
74 March 1984
Crawler Tractor 200-450 83 March 1981
80 March 1984
Wheel Loader 20-249 79 March 1981
76 March 1984
Wheel Loader 250-500 84 March 1981
80 March 1984
Wheel Tractor 20 plus 74 March 1981
On August 26, 1977, the Agency proposed standards for new truck mounted solid waste
compactors, better known as garbage trucks (42 FR 43226). A final rule is expected in
the fall of 1978. This proposed regulation calls for a noise limit, during compaction and
measured at 7 meters, of 78 dBA by January 1, 1979. Effective January 1, 1982, the
noise limit would be 75 dBA.
On September 12, 1977, EPA proposed regulations to substantially reduce exterior and
interior noise emitted from new city buses, school buses, and inter-city buses (42 FR
45776). A final regulation is expected in late 1978. The proposed bus standards, in dBA
measured at 50 feet, are:
.»,... Interior Noise Level
Effective Exterior Noise Level
(at noisiest seat location)
1979 83 86
1983 80 83
1985 77 80
On March 15, 1978, EPA proposed regulations to reduce noise from new motorcycles
and new motorcycle replacement exhaust systems. Street, off-road, and moped-lype
motorcycles are also covered. The proposed noise limits, in dBA measured at 15 meters
are:
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Street Motorcycles
Effective Date Sound Level
January 1, 1980 83
January 1,1982 80
January 1, 1985 78
Moped-Typed Street Motorcycles
Effective Date Sound Level
January 1, 1980 70
Off-Road Motorcycles
170 cc Displacement and Less
Effective Date Sound Level
January 1, 1980 83
January 1, 1982 80
January 1, 1985 78
Off-Road Motorcycles
More than 170 cc Displacement
Effective Date Sound Lev el
January 1, 1980 86
January 1, 1983 82
The proposed regulation also calls for compliance labeling for new motorcycles and a
label concerning its Stationary Sound Level. This label will aid State and local officials in
enforcement against tampering and unlawful modifications. Final regulations are
expected in the fall of 1979.
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SECTION 7-AIRCRAFT NOISE STANDARDS
Although aviation noise regulatory authority rests with the FAA, EPA is mandated to
play a significant role in the aviation regulatory process. Under Section 7 of the Act, EPA
is directed to prepare a comprehensive report on the problem of aircraft/airport noise
and to submit regulatory proposals to the FAA.
Although EPA has no direct regulatory role, the Agency's actions under this Section of
the Act do have a significant impact. The FAA is required to publish the EPA proposed
regulations in the Federal Register within 30 days of receipt. Within 60 days after publi-
cation, the FAA is required to hold public hearings.
After those hearings, the FAA must either accept the EPA proposals or state in the
Federal Register why the proposals were rejected.
If EPA believes that any FAA action regarding the EPA proposals does not adequately
protect the public health and welfare, the Agency can request the FAA to publish a
report in the Federal Register stating the basis behind any FAA decisions.
Report to Congress on Aircraft/Airport Noise
On July 27, 1973, EPA completed, as scheduled, the "Report to Congress on Aircraft/
Airport Noise" (Senate Document 93-8). The report presented findings and recom-
mendations in four major areas:
1. Adequacy of FAA flight and operational noise controls.
2. Adequacy of noise emission standards on new and existing aircraft, together
with recommendations on the retrofitting and phaseout of existing airciaft.
3. Implications of identifying and achieving levels of cumulative noise exposure
around airports.
4. Additional measures available to airport operators and local governments to
control aircraft noise.
This report established the need for the submission of regulatory proposals by EPA to
the FAA.
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Submission of Proposed Rules to FAA
The proposals identified as necessary for EPA submission to the FAA can be grouped
into three categories:
Source Regulations:
SST - Submitted 27 February 1975 (Future SSTs) (40 FR 14093)
SST - Submitted 13 January 1976 (Present SSTs) (41 FR 6270)
Propeller Driven Small Airplanes - Submitted 6 December 1974 (40 FR 1061)
Retrofit - Submitted 28 January 1975 (40 FR 8218)
Fleet Noise Level - Submitted 28 January 1975 (40 FR 8222)
Modify FAR PART 36 - Submitted 1 October 1976 (41 FR 47358)
Short Haul (Under evaluation)
Operational Regulations
Approach and Landing (3) - Submitted 29 August 1975 (40 FR 44256)
Minimum Altitude - Submitted 6 December 1974 (40 FR 1072)
Takeoff (Under evaluation)
Airport Noise Regulatory Process - Submitted 22 October 1976 (41 FR
51522)
Hearings on all of the EPA proposals have been held. The FAA has accepted the EPA
proposals concerning reduced flap approach and landing and retrofit, except for retrofit
of business jets. The FAA has not yet taken any formal action on the EPA proposals
pertaining to FAR PART 36 or airports. The FAA has issued notices of decisions not to
prescribe the EPA proposals pertaining to: propeller driven small airplanes, except for
some minor provisions; fleet noise level; two-segment visual approach and landing; two-
segment instrument approach and landing; and minimum altitudes.
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To assist in determining noise levels around airports, a prerequisite to compatible land use
planning, the Environmental Protection Agency has developed a simplified and objective
approach which is called the Airport Noise Evaluation Process. This process was designed
for use by individuals who do not have an in-depth background in aircraft acoustics. The
process utilizes information pertaining to airport operations and local demographic
characteristics. In most cases, the EPA process can be used without the need for com-
puters, using the EPA developed workbook manual "Calculations of Day-Night Levels
Resulting from Civil Aircraft Operations."
The manual will be revised as new aircraft operating procedures come into use. For
example, EPA will soon publish an addendum on the Air Transport Association of
America takeoff procedures adopted December 1976.
The Agency is also revising its "Airport Noise Abatement Planning" booklet, for citizens
wanting to learn what they can do on the local level.
In conjunction with the American Institute of Planners (AIP), EPA held three workshops
during 1977 to present the Airport Noise Evaluation Process to airport planners, govern-
ment officials, and all other interested parties. Based on the success of the workshops
held in Kansas City, Mo., San Diego, and Washington, D.C., a second series of five semi-
nars is planned for 1978.
SST Activities
EPA provided technicians and equipment to monitor the noise emissions of the initial
Concorde 02 SST flights into Dulles International and Dallas, Fort Worth airports in
September of 1973. The results of that monitoring exercise were published and are
available.
In January 1976, EPA provided a detailed analysis of the issues associated with the ajppli-
cations of British Airways and Air France for Concorde SST flights to U.S. airports.
In October 1977, the FAA published a supplemental draft EIS and a supplemental
NPRM that reopened the docket on the two previously submitted EPA proposals. The
FAA conducted hearings at which EPA testified, but, as of this date, the regulatory
actions on SST noise are not complete.
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On February 9, 1978, The "Seventeenth Report by the Committee on Government
Operations" was published, addressing aircraft noise and the Concorde (Noise Report
95879). In that report the Committee concluded, because of EPA progress and FAA
inactivity regarding aircraft noise, that:
". . .Congress should consider amending the Noise Control Act to give EPA
the primary responsibility for setting standards to reduce aircraft noise."
SECTION 8 -PRODUCT LABELING
Under this Section, EPA is mandated to label any product
1. Emitting noise capable of adversely affecting the public health or welfare
2. Sold wholly or in part on the basis of its effectiveness in reducing noise.
On June 22, 1977, the Agency published the Proposed General Provisions for Noise
Labeling and Proposed Noise Labeling Requirements for Hearing Protectors. Final
rules for both actions are expected in the summer of 1978.
Studies are underway on several household and consumer products to determine their
candidacy for noise labeling. The Agency plans to propose labeling regulations for at least
two products in fiscal year 1978.
SECTION 14-RESEARCH, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC
INFORMATION
This Section of the Act provides EPA with the authority to
Conduct and finance research
Advise on training of noise control personnel and on selection and operation of
noise abatement equipment
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Develop improved methods of measuring and monitoring noise
Prepare model State or local legislation for noise control
Disseminate information to the public.
Conduct and Finance Research
In the area of noise effects, studies are being conducted concerning:
Investigation of the effects of protracted noise exposure on blood pressure and
heart rate using Rhesus monkeys
Assessment of the relationship between annoyance and intrusiveness of noise
sources
Early detection of noise-induced hearing impairment.
EPA helped support and participated in a multi-nation seminar on the effects of noise on
wildlife. New information in this area will assist EPA and other agencies in making
environmental impact evaluations.
EPA completed two investigations dealing with people's perception of noise and i:heir
attitudes about their noise environment:
"Comparison of Various Methods for Predicting the Loudness and Accepta-
bility of Noise"
"The Urban Noise Survey."
The findings and conclusions of both investigations are being employed in EPA environ-
mental noise impact assessment procedures.
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RD&D programs have been initiated with Purdue University and with NASA. The Purdue
program deals with identification of truck noise sources and engine enclosure investiga-
tions. The EPA/NASA program concerns development of several "quiet" propeller con-
figurations for small general aviation aircraft. Both programs are in support of future
regulatory actions. Additional study programs may be identified as a result of the inter-
agency noise panel reviews (see Section 4).
Other RD&D programs initiated in FY77 and planned for FY78 deal with:
Quiet truck technology
Quiet tire technology
Internal combustion engine technology.
State and Local Technical Assistance
Assistance to State and local agencies is provided by both the headquarters staff and the
10 EPA regional offices, with the latter assuming the major role in this area. Efforts to
date have concentrated on encouraging the development of State and loc?l noise control
programs to implement in-use and operational measures for immediate noise control
benefits and to complement EPA regulatory efforts. Examples of these activities range
from assisting the Cities of Philadelphia, Pa. and Boise, Idaho with planning and conduct-
ing a community noise measurement program to working with the City of Kansas City
on the development of a noise ordinance and helping the State of Washington develop
and implement a State noise control program. EPA is supporting the City of Chicago
and the State of Florida with programs to determine the contribution of motor vehicles
to environmental noise.
EPA also surveys and assesses State and municipal environmental noise programs. In
February 1975, EPA published "Noise Source Regulation in State and Local Noise
Ordinances", summarizing laws and ordinances stipulating specific decibel levels. In 1974,
EPA surveyed 55 States and territories and 235 municipalities. The results of this survey
are contained in "State and Municipal Noise Control Activities 1973-1974." EPA is pres-
ently conducting a survey of over 900 communities in the U.S. with populations above
25,000. The result of this survey will describe the status of State and local noise control
capabilities, and will identify specific areas where technical assistance is needed.
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Advice on Training of Noise Control Personnel
EPA sponsors regional noise workshops to train State and local officials in all aspects of
environmental noise. These workshops are administered by the EPA regional noise pro-
gram personnel. EPA has conducted over 50 workshops in various locations throughout
the country, educating an estimated 2,000 officials.
To further assist State and local noise programs, EPA published "Guidelines for Develop-
ing a Training Program in Noise Survey Techniques" in July 1975.
Development of Noise Training Manual
EPA is developing a noise training manual for three target audiences decision-makers,
environmental managers and entry level noise technicians. Upon development, the manual
will also be adapted into an accredited correspondence course for State and local noise
officials.
Advice on Selection and Operation of Noise Abatement Equipment
EPA also advises State and local governments on types and uses of sound measurement
and analysis instruments. Sound level meters and other types of equipment are available
for loan to States and localities through the EPA regional noise offices. EPA also eval-
uates instruments such as sound level meters and community noise monitoring systems.
Development of Improved Methods for Measuring and Monitoring Noise
EPA has recently developed a community noise monitoring and assessment manual. This
manual is designed to provide local community officials with uniform guidelines for the
design and implementation of a community monitoring program, including a locally ad-
ministered social survey program and an acoustical noise monitoring program. EPA is
developing a computer based analysis program to provide processing and analysis ser-
vices for communities using the EPA community noise monitoring and assessment
manual.
Preparation of Model State and Local Legislation
Both a "Model Community Noise Control Ordinance" and model State noise control
enabling legislation have been developed by EPA. To date, 17 states have incorporated
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"Model Ordinance" guidelines in their noise control programs. The model State law was
developed in cooperation with the Council of State Governments and was published by
them in 1974. As a complement to the model community ordinance, EPA is developing
a Code of Recommended Practices with simple and technically correct local enforce-
ment procedures. EPA is also developing Model Noise Control Provisions for Building
Codes. The Model Provisions and an accompanying Implementation Manual will be
designed to provide communities with the basic tools and program guidelines neces-
sary to reduce intrusive noise in multifamily dwellings and schools.
State and Local Noise Control Demonstration Program -- Quiet Communities
Program (QCP)
In September 1977, EPA launched its first Quiet Communities Program in Allentown,
Pennsylvania. The QCP is a pilot project to demonstrate the application of the best
available techniques for local noise control. The program includes a community noise
assessment program, model local noise control strategy, noise control legislation, and an
enforcement program. The emphasis of the QCP effort is on total community involve-
ment and action, aided by EPA guidance and fiscal support. It is anticipated that two
more pilot QCP demonstrations will be started in 1978.
Allentown has just completed the first stage of the programa comprehensive assess-
ment study to identify and define their noise control needs. The assessment data will be
incorporated into a local noise control strategy and the drafting of a responsive noise
control ordinance.
Each Community Helps Others (ECHO)
The ECHO program is designed to aid communities throughout the U.S. in developing
or improving noise abatement programs through the advice and assistance of noise control
experts from other communities. Program emphasis is on the transferability of local noise
control skills and experience. The ECHO program was successfully initiated in January
1978. Examples of the ECHO activities are:
Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments is assisting Norfolk, Virginia
The State of Florida is assisting Charleston, South Carolina
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Lincoln, Nebraska is assisting Des Moines, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Iowa
Boulder, Colorado is assisting Sioux Falls, South Dakota
San Diego, California is assisting Tempe, Arizona
Portland, Oregon is assisting Anchorage, Alaska.
To date, 105 man-hours of community noise advisor expertise have been contributed
to recipient communities; an estimated 360 man-hours are projected to be contributed
each quarter. The program is now being expanded to include 20 more communities.
Senior Environmental Employment Program (Older American Workers)
The Agency has initiated a 3-year demonstration project to hire Older Workers to help
each EPA Regional Noise Representative assist State and local noise agencies. The pro-
gram is funded by a grant from the HEW Administration of Aging (AOA) under terms
of an interagency agreement between AOA and EPA. Each EPA Region has been al-
located support for 1 man-year of effort per year for the 3-year period ending August,
1980. The 11 Older Americans now on board received a 3-day training course in basic
acoustics in Kansas City, Missouri on February 22-24,1978.
State Assignee Program
EPA has developed a program through which a limited number of professional and tech-
nical people are hired by the Agency and detailed to work in State noise programs for 2
years. The program will assist in the development of viable State programs. Upon com-
pletion of their 2-year appointment the Assignees may be employed by their respective
agencies. For 1978, 10 states were awarded such assignee positions.
Dissemination of Public Information
A major public information effort was launched in 1976 with the opening of an environ-
mental noise exhibit. The exhibit, designed to stimulate the audience's awareness of noise
and its effects, is now on permanent display in Chicago at the Museum of Science and
Industry.
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To inform the public on the hazards of environmental noise EPA is developing
A noise curriculum module to be used in elementary and junior high schools
A noise curriculum module to be used in the Joint Apprenticeship training pro-
gram of the International Operating Engineers Union
A curriculum unit to be used by the International Brotherhood of Police
Officers in training apprentice and journeymen police officers to properly
enforce noise regulations
Hearing conservation information to be given out in conjunction with the
administering of hearing tests in public schools.
In 1978, the Agency will be developing consumer oriented information to help people
reduce the noise level in their homes, neighborhoods and communities. Included will be
information to prepare consumers to understand and use the EPA product noise labels in
making purchasing decisions.
SECTION 15-LOW NOISE EMISSION PRODUCTS
On February 13, 1974, EPA issued certification procedures for low-noise emission
products to be purchased by the Federal government. Since these procedures can apply
only to products for which a new product regulation has been issued under Section 6,
no program could be initiated prior to promulgation of the first new product regulation.
EPA is now implementing a comprehensive program concerning low-noise emission
products.
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In May of 1977, EPA proposed regulations implementing Section 15 of the Act (42
FR 27442) by establishing criteria for determining if a product will qualify as a low
noise emission product. Also proposed were the specific LNEP levels for new medium
and heavy trucks and portable air compressors, products that are now subject to EPA
noise rules. Final rules are expected this summer.
SECTION 17-RAILROAD NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS
Under this Section of the Act, EPA promulgated on December 31, 1975, regulations
setting specific maximum in use noise standards applicable to trains operated by inter-
state rail carriers.
The standards, which are measured at 100 feet perpendicular to the center line of the
track, are:
(Effective December 31, 1976)
Locomotives
(Best maintenance)
73 dBA at idle
93 dBA stationary at all other throttle settings
96 dBA moving at any speed
(Effective December 31, 1976)
Rail cars
88 dBA at speeds up to and including 45 mph
93 dBA at speeds greater than 45 mph
(Effective December 31, 1979).
Locomotives
(Newly manufactured)
70 dBA at idle
87 dBA stationary at all other throttle settings
90 dBA moving at any speed
A detailed background study report on railroad noise was prepared as a part of the rule
making process.
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NEWS MEDIA
0501 Columnists and Writers
0502 Newspapers/Newsletters
0503 Magazine* and Journals
BUSINESS/INDUSTRY
0601 Component Parts Manufacturing
0603 End Product Wholesale/Retail
0604 End Product User
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06O8 Law Firm
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0106 Strategy/Programming
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0109 Noise Measurement
0110 Noise Labeling Provisions
0112 Loudspeakers
0113 Warning Systems
AIRPORTS
0201 Commercial
0202 General Aviation
0203 Military
AIRCRAFT
0301 Conventional
0302 Supersonic
0304 Short Haul
0305 Flight Procedures
0306 Sonic Boom
0401 Railroads
0402 Medium/Heavy Trucks
0403 Light Trucks and Pickups
0404 Truck Components (Garbage Com
0405 Buses
0406 Guided Mass Transit
0407 Automobiles
O409 Interstate Motor Carrier
0410 Tires
0411 Highway Noisr-
CONSTRUCTION
0503 Materials Handling Equipment
05O4 Stationary Equipment
0505 Impact Equipment
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Source Noise
0508 Construction Site Noise
0510 Mining
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
POWERED PRODUCTS
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0703 Office Equipment
Equipment
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,^_^_ 0706 Pumps and Generators
Station Equipment
0709 Noise Emission Labeling
APPLIANCES
0802 Laundry
0803 Personal Care (Hair
Dryers, etc.)
0804 Indoor Maintenance
(Vacuum Cleaners, etc )
0805 Cralts, Hobbies, and Non-
Workshop Tools (Sewing
Machines, etc )
0806 Noise Emission Labeling
0901 Printing
0902 Textile
0903 Agriculture
0904 Mining
0905 Wood Forming
0907 Surface Finishing
09O8 Metal Forming
0909 Power Plants
1OO2 MotorboatS
1004 Toys
1005 Snorts Arenas
NOISE CONTROL PRODUCTS
1101 Hearing Protective Devices
1 102 Building Materials
1103 Landscaping Materials
1104 Mulflers
1105 Noise Reduction Labeling
EFFECTS OF NOISE
1201 Hearing Loss
Disturbance. Nonauditory,
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UNITED STATES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON. D C 20460
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, is
responsible for the enforcement of this regulation. Compliance procedures were published
in the Federal Register on August 23, 1977 (42 FR 42343).
On August 23, 1977, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, on
litigation brought by the Association of American Railroads, ordered EPA to revise its
rail carrier rules to encompass all railroad equipment and facilities. This would provide
for comprehensive Federal preemption over State and local rail carrier noise ordinances.
The Court ordered that final EPA rules be issued by August 1978.
SECTION 18-MOTOR CARRIER NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS
On October 29, 1974, EPA promulgated regulations, effective October 15, 1975, setting
specific maximum in-use noise standards applicable to vehicles over 10,000 pounds Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) operated by interstate motor carriers. This regulation will
lessen the noise impact for approximately 10 million people. The standards are:
88 dBA stationary runup
86 dBA up to and including 35 mph
90 dBA over 35 mph
The regulation also requires vehicle exhaust systems not to be defective and bans the use
of noisy tires on vehicles subject to the regulation.
Present plans call for revising these in-use standards to require new trucks meeting the
more stringent new product standards promulgated under Section 6 to continue to meet
more stringent levels while in use.
The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety (BMCS) is respon-
sible for enforcement of this regulation. BMCS issued compliance regulations on Septem-
ber 12, 1975. BMCS and several States and localities are now enforcing these regulations.
STUDIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
A document of major importance is the National Noise Abatement Strategy, which was
published for comment in October of 1976 and has been revised and was reissued in
April of 1977. This general strategy will form the basis for specific program strategies
in surface transportation noise and construction noise that will be developed in 1978.
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EPA is also heavily involved in developing industry-forecasting models, decision-making
analyses, and methodology for determining the economic costs and benefits of noise
abatement.
ENFORCEMENT
The primary responsibilities of the Noise Enforcement Division include development ;md
implementation of enforcement regulations requiring testing, record keeping, reporting,
and any necessary remedial actions by manufacturers of new products for which stan-
dards or labeling requirements are prescribed under Sections 6 and 8 of the Noise Control
Act. In addition, the Division assists EPA regions, States and localities in enforcing
Federal noise control standards and regulations and in designing and enforcing supple-
mentary State and local controls.
The primary Federal enforcement strategies to be applied to new products are:
Production verification testing of initial representative products at the
assembly line.
Statistical sampling and testing of new products at the assembly line.
Manufacturer's time-of-sale warranty.
Tampering prohibitions.
Maintenance instruction requirements.
Administrative orders including recall of noncomplying products.
The EPA Noise Enforcement Facility, located in Sandusky, Ohio, is equipped with a low-
speed passby test track and a stationary runup pad for testing trucks and compressors,
respectively. These testing facilities have been used to conduct EPA tests on regulated
products and to monitor and correlate manufacturer test facilities. Additionally, the
Division has two Mobile Noise Enforcement Facilities that have been used in site com-
parison studies with truck and compressor manufacturers and to develop field test data
on additional products being studied for future regulatory action.
The Division is monitoring the actions taken by manufacturers of portable air com-
pressors and medium and heavy duty trucks in compliance with new product noise emis-
sion standards that became effective on January 1,1978.
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The Division is continuing the development of enforcement regulations for additional
new products, administrative hearing procedures, and a regulation controlling the
importation of products regulated under the Noise Control Act.
A major portion of the Division's State and local guidance activities is currently focused
on the development of noise enforcement guidance for State and local police officers.
NOISE INFORMATION SYSTEM
EPA operates, under contract, a computer-based Noise Information Storage and Retrieval
System. Documents containing noise data or information are cross-indexed and filed to
provide a comprehensive collection. The system is designed primarily to support the
EPA standards and regulations activity. Access to the system may be obtained to research
specific subjects by writing to the Director, Standards and Regulations Division, ONAC.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
EPA performs a number of important noise related functions on the international level.
These activities are conducted on both an ad hoc basis and as part of a continuing interna-
tional effort toward reducing environmental noise and harmonizing the efforts of indivi-
dual countries.
EPA has participated in ad hoc noise activities of the following international groups:
World Health Organization
NATO
US-USSR Working Group on the Enhancement of the Urban Environment
International Organization for Standardization.
A major on-going EPA activity is the Agency's participation in the efforts of the Interna-
tional Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Agency, through participation as an
advisor to the U.S. delegate, provides recommendations on international aviation matters,
exchanges views on environmental considerations, and reviews and recommends aircraft
noise standards.
EPA is a major participant in the noise activities of the Paris-based Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). EPA was the lead U.S. agency in the
noise area, with its representative acting as the official U.S. delegate to the International
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Ad Hoc Group on Noise, which was chaired by another EPA official. The OECD Ad Hoc
Group on Noise completed a 2-year study in December 1977, with reports soon to be
published on the following subjects:
Decision Criteria for Noise Abatement Policies
Economic Incentives for Noise Abatement
Regulations and Low-Cost Measures for Noise Abatement
An EPA noise official recently chaired an international noise task group under the U.N.
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The task force
examined information on environmental noise problems and control measures and
appropriate research activities related to noise control. The ECE will issue a report in the
spring of 1978 on "National Approaches to Community Noise Problems."
EPA noise officials also participate in:
The cooperative environment program of the Commission of European Com-
munities, in Brussels, Belgium.
Planning for the third International Congress on Biological Effects of Noise to
be held in Freiburg, Germany in September 1978.
MONITORING PROGRAM
EPA is planning to initiate a noise monitoring effort having two primary facetsenviron-
mental trend monitoring and specific source monitoring. As presently planned, both the
trend and source-specific monitoring will be carried out at national and local levels. At
each level, the environment (geographic location) and personal exposure will be examined
through physical noise measurements and social surveys. The Agency anticipates that the
trend monitoring effort will:
Establish a baseline from which to assess changes in the noise environment
Determine the population at risk
Establish standard methods and procedures for quality assurance and comp.ira-
bility of data
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Provide assistance to States and municipalities in assessing the success of their
noise control programs.
Source-specific monitoring is primarily designed to support the EPA regulatory develop-
ment process.
NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM BUDGETS
Fiscal Year
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
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Abatement & Control
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Maine, N.H., Vt,
Mass., R.I., Conn.
N.Y.,N.J.,P.R., V.I.
Pa., Md., Del.,
W. Va., Va., B.C.
N.C., S.C., Tenn., Ky.,
Miss., Ga., Fla., Al.
Wise., 111., Mich., Ohio,
Ind., Mn.
N. Mex., Okla., Ark.,
La., Tex.
Nebr., Kans., Iowa
Mo.
Mont., N. Dak., S. Dak.,
Wyo., Utah, Colo.
Calif., Nev., Ariz.,
Hawaii
Wash., Oreg., Idaho
Alaska
Address
JFK Building
Room 211 3
Boston, Mass. 02203
26 Federal Plaza
Room 907G
New York, N.Y. 10007
Curtis Building
Room 225
6th & Walnut Sts.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106
345 Courtland St., N.E.
Atlanta, Ga. 30308
230 S. Dearborn
Chicago, 111. 60604
1202 Elm St.
Dallas, Texas 75270
1735 Baltimore St.
Kansas City, Mo. 64108
1860 Lincoln St.
Suite 900
Denver, Colo. 80295
215 Fremont St.
San Francisco, Calif. 94105
1200 Sixth Avenue
Room 11C
Seattle, Wash. 98101
Noise
Representatives
Mr. Al Hicks
(617/223-5708)
Mr. Tom O'Hare
(212/264-2109)
Mr. Patrick Anderson
(215/597-9118)
Dr. Kent Williams
(404/881-4861)
Mr. Horst Witschonke
(312/353-2202)
Mr. Mike Mendias
(214/767-2742)
Mr. Vincent Smith
(816/374-3307)
Mr. Robert Simmons
(303/337-2221)
Dr. Richard Procuniei
(415/556-4606)
Ms. Deborah Yamamoto
(206/442-1253)
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NOISE DOCUMENTS
The following "noise" technical documents, unless otherwise noted, are for sale by the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), U.S. Department of Commerce, 425
13th Street, N.W., Room 620, Washington, D.C. 20004 (Phone: 202/296-4348) or
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) Wash-
ington, D.C. 20402 (Phone: 202/783-3238).
The documents are grouped into the areas of:
Reports to Congress
Health and Welfare
Noise Monitoring
Surface Transportation
Aviation
Construction
State and Local Noise Control
Federal Programs
Household and Consumer Products
Regional
Other
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TITLE
Reports to Congress
Report to the President and Congress
on Noise - December 31,1971
Report on Aircraft-Airport Noise
(Senate Document 93-8) - August 1973
First Report on Status and Progress of
Noise Research and Control Programs
in the Federal Government - June 1975
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-206716
AVAILABLE AT GPO
PB-243447/AS
Vol.1
PB243448/AS
Vol. II
Health and Welfare
Noise from Industrial Plants
December 1971
PB-206718
Community Noise - December 1971
Effects of Noise on Wildlife and
Other Animals December 1971
PB-207124
PB-206720
Effects of Noise on People
December 1971
PB-206723
Social Impact of Noise
December 1971
PB-206724
The Effects of Sonic Boom and
Similar Impulsive Noise on Structures
December 1971
PB-206725
Economic Impact of Noise
December 1971
PB-206726
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TITLE
Relation Between Daily Noise
Exposure and Hearing Loss Based on
the Evaluation of 6,835 Industrial
Noise Exposure Cases - June 1973
A Scientific Basis for Limiting Noise
Exposure for Purposes of Hearing
Conservation - July 19, 1973
Prediction OF NIPTS Due to
Continuous Noise Exposure
July 19,1973
Public Health and Welfare Criteria
for Noise - July, 1973
Proceedings of the International
Congress on Noise as a Public Health
Problem, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia
May 13-18, 1973
Impact Characterization of Noise
Including Implications of Identifying
and Achieving Levels of Cumulative
Noise Exposure July 1973
Information on Levels of Environ-
mental Noise Requisite to Protect
Public Health and Welfare with an
Adequate Margin of Safety
March 1974
Summary of Above Document
(in preparation)
Population Distribution of the
United States As a Function of
Outdoor Noise Level - June 1974
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
AD-767204
AD-767274
AD-767205
PB-241000/AS
PB-241060/AS
ALSO AVAILABLE
AT EPA
PB-224408/AS
PB-239429/AS
PB-235022/AS
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TITLE
Federal Noise Effects Research:
FY73-FY75 - March 1975
Some Considerations in Choosing an
Occupational Noise Exposure
Regulation - February 1976
Noise at Work*
Noise Around Our Homes*
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-241751/LK
PB-251408
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Measures of Noise Level: Their Relative
Accuracy in Predicting Objective and
Subjective Response to Noise During
Sleep - February 1977
Economic and Social Impact
of Occupational Noise
Exposure Regulations March 1977
Speech Levels in Various
Noise Environments May 1977
Behavioral and Physiological
Correlates of Varying Noise
Environments June 1977
The Urban Noise Survey
August 1977
Comparison of Various Methods for
Predicting the Loudness and Acceptability
of Noise - August 1977
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Being Processed by NTIS
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
*Written especially for general public.
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TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Noise: A Health Problem**
(in preparation)
Foreign Noise Research in
Noise Effects - January 1978
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Noise Monitoring
Fundamentals of Noise Measurement
Rating Schemes, and Standards
December 1971
Standards and Measurements
Methods, Legislation and Enforcement
Problems, San Francisco, California
September 27-29, 1971, Vol. IV*
Evaluation of Commercial Integrating-
Type Noise Exposure Meter
December 1973
The Design of a Low Cost Sound
Level Meter - April 1974
Guidelines for Developing a Training
Program in Noise Survey Techniques
July 1975 (Office of Naval Research)
Procedures for Estimating Sound
Power From Measurements of Sound
Pressure - July 1975
(NBS/NBSIR 75-652)
Noise and Its Measurement**
PB-206727
AVAILABLE AT GPO
COM-74-104-77
AB-783808
AD-AO1667
COM-75-11399
AVAILABLE AT EPA
*EPA Public Hearings
**Written especially for general public.
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TI c NTIS DOCUMENT
TITLE NQ
Surface Transportations
Transportation Noise and Noise from PB-208660
Equipment Powered by Internal
Combustion Engines
December 1971
Manufacturing and Transportation AVAILABLE AT GPO
Noise (Highway & Air) Chicago
Illinois - July 28-29, 1971, Vol. II*
Transportation Noise (rail and other); AVAILABLE AT GPO
Urban Noise Problems and Social
Behavior, New York, New York
October 28-29, 1971, Vol. VI*
Background Document for Interstate PB-242554/AS
Motor Carrier Noise Emission
Regulations October 1974
Environmental Noise Measurements on AVAILABLE AT EPA
Interstate 57 During and After Truck
Strike - June 1974 (USA Const. Engrg.
Research Lab)
Noise in Rail Transit Cars: Incremental PB-234992/AS
Costs of Quieter Cars - June 1974
Federal Surface Vehicle Noise Research, PB-241887/LK
Development, and Demonstration Programs:
FY73-FY75
Passenger Noise Environments of PB-245409/AS
Enclosed Transportation Systems
June 1975
Background Document for Railroad PB-251713
Noise Emission Standards
December 1975
*EPA Public Hearings
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TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Background Document for Medium
and Heavy Truck Noise Emission
Regulations - March 1976
NPRM on Special Local Determinations
(Sec. 17 & 18) and Guidelines for State
and Local Governments on the Filing
and Processing of Applications for
Preemption Waiver Determinations
November 1976
Noise and Recreational Vehicles*
A Manual for the Review
of Highway Noise Impact
June 1977
Comparison of Highway Noise
Prediction Models - June 1977
Background Document for Proposed
Regulation of Truck Mounted Solid
Waste Compactor - August 1977
Background Document for Proposed
Bus Noise Regulation
September 1977
Foreign Noise Research in Surface
Transportation December 1977
Background Document for Proposed
Motorcycle Regulation March 1978
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Being Processed by NTIS
Being Processed by NTIS
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Available from EPA (MD-41)
Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina 27711
AVAILABLE AT EPA
*Written especially for general public.
39
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TITLE
Aviation
The Effects of Sonic Boom and
Similar Impulsive Noise on Structures
December 1971
Legal and Institutional Analysis of
Aircraft and Airport Noise and
Apportionment of Authority Between
Federal, State, and Local Government
July 1973
Report on Operations Analysis
Including Monitoring, Enforcement,
Safety, and Cost - July 1973
Noise Source Abatement Technology
and Cost Analysis Including
Retrofitting - July 1973
Review and Analysis of Present and
Planned FAA Noise Regulatory
Actions and Their Consequences
Regarding Aircraft and Airport
Operations July 1973
Military Aircraft and Airport Noise
and Opportunities for Reduction
Without Inhibition of Military
Missions - July 1973
Noise Measurement of Concorde 02
Approach and Takeoff at Dallas, Ft.
Worth and Dulles International
Airports - August 1974
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-206725
PB-225149/4 AS
PB-225150/2AS
PB-224422/AS
PB-224405/AS
PB-223637/AS
PB-245156/AS
40
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Civil Aviation Studies and Interagency
Coordinating Organizations (Vol. I)
December 1974
Civil Aviation Studies and Interagency
Coordinating Organizations (Vol. II)
Appendices - December 1974
Noise Certification Rule for Propeller
Driven Small Airplanes, EPA Project
Report - November 1974
Minimum Altitudes for Noise Abate-
ment, EPA Project Report
November 1974
Civil Subsonic Turbojet Engine-
Powered Airplanes (Retrofit and Fleet
Noise Level, EPA Project Report
December 1974
Aircraft Noise Certification Rule for
Supersonic Civil Aircraft, EPA Project
Report - January 1975
Airport Noise Regulatory Process
November 1976
Federal Aircraft Noise Research,
Development, and Demonstration
Programs: FY73-FY-75
Information on FAA Certification of
Aircraft January 1975
National Measure of Aircraft Noise
Impact Through the Year 2000
June 1975
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-239344/AS
PB-239345/AS
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
AVAILABLE AT EPA
PB-244904/LK
PB-242583/AS
PB-243522/AS
41
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TITLE
Noise Standards for Aircraft Type
Certification (Modification to FAR
Part 36) - August 1976
Department of Defense: Air
Installation Compatible Use Zones
(AICUZ) Program - April 1977
Calculation of Day-Night Levels
Resulting from Civil Aircraft Operations
January 1977
Airport Noise Abatement Planning
June 1977
Foreign Noise Research
in Aviation December 1977
Federal Research, Technology and
Demonstration Programs in Aviation Noise
(in preparation)
Construction
Noise from Construction Equipment
and Operations, Building Equipment,
and Home Appliances December 1971
Construction Noise Atlanta, Georgia
July 8-9, 1971, Vol. I*
Noise Emission Standards for Construction
Equipment Background Document for
Portable Air Compressors December 1975
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-262401/AS
PB-271441/AS
PB266165/AS
AVAILABLE FROM EPA
Available from EPA (MD-41)
Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, 27711
PB-206717
PB-230064
PB-250430
'EPA Public Hearings
42
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_, - NTIS DOCUMENT
TITLE NQ
Inflationary Impact Statement AVAILABLE AT EPA
for Portable Air Compressors
December 1975
Foreign Noise Research in Machinery/ Available from EPA (MD-41)
Construction Equipment Research Triangle Park,
December 1977 North Carolina 27711
Federal Research, Development and
Demonstration Programs in
Machinery and Construction Noise
(in preparation)
Background Document for Proposed AVAILABLE AT EPA
Wheel and Crawler Tractor
Regulation - July 1977
State and Local Noise Control
Laws and Regulatory Schemes for PB-206719
Noise Abatement December 1971
State and Municipal Non-Occupational PB-208659
Programs December 1971
Urban Planning, Architectural Design: PB-230065
and Noise in the Home Dallas, Texas
August 18-19,1971, Vol. Ill*
Technology and Economics of Noise AVAILABLE AT GPO
Control; National Problems and Their
Relation with State and Local Programs,
Washington, D.C.
November 9-12,1971, Vol. HI*
*EPA Public Hearings
43
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TITLE
Noise Source Regulation in State and
Local Noise Ordinances
February 1975
Model Community Noise Control
Ordinance September 1975
State and Municipal Noise Control
Activities, 1973-1974 - January 1976
Is Your Noise Program
Understaffed? Undertrained?
(in preparation)
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-245158/AS
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Public Information
Center (PM215)
PB-251999
Federal Programs
Summary of Noise Programs in the
Federal Government December 1971
First Report on Status and Progress of
Noise Research and Control Programs
in the Federal Government
June 1975
Federal Noise Effects Research:
FY73-FY75-March 1975
Federal Surface Vehicle Noise Research,
Development, and Demonstration
Programs: FY73-FY75
Federal Aircraft Noise Research,
Development, and Demonstration
Programs: FY73-FY75
AVAILABLE AT GPO
ONLY
PB-243447/AS, Vol. I
PB-243448/AS, Vol. II
PB-241751/LK
PB-241887/LK
PB-244904/LK
44
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NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Federal Machinery Noise Research, PB-243523/LK
Development, and Demonstration
Programs: FY73-FY75
An Assessment of the Federal Noise PB-246894/LK
Research, Development and Demon-
stration Activities: FY73-FY75
EPA Guidance for Inspection of PB-269298/AS
Federal Facilities for Compliance with
Noise Abatement Standards
December 1976
Department of Housing and Urban PB-27165 5/AS
Development: Noise Abatement and
Control Policy - April 1977
Department of Defense: Air PB-271441/AS
Installation Compatible Use
Zones (AICUZ) Program
April 1977
Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration:
Noise Policy and Related Environmental
Procedures (in preparation)
Federal Noise Research Summary
and Assessment (in preparation)
Household and Consumer Products
Noise from Construction Equipment PB-206717
and Operations, Building Equipment,
and Home Appliances December 1971
45
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TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Noise Around Our Homes*
Noise in the Homes - Reprint of
NBS Publication (in preparation)
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Regional
Environmental Noise Assessment
Waco Texas Metropolitan Area
April 5,1974 (Region VI)
Environmental Noise Monitoring at
Three Sites in Irving, Texas
February 1975 (Region VI)
Environmental Noise Assessment -
City of Grand Prairie, Texas, 1973
(Region VI - Dallas)
Environmental Noise Assessment
Lotin, Oklahoma- April 1976
Environmental Noise Assessment
Mountain View, Georgia
July 1977
Techniques for Controlling
Noise from Residential
Heat Pumps - December 1977
Environmental Noise Assessment
Hartsfield International Airport,
Atlanta, Ga. (in preparation)
AVAILABLE AT EPA
REGION VI - DALLAS
PB-242567
AVAILABLE AT EPA
REGION VI - DALLAS
AVAILABLE AT EPA
REGION VI - DALLAS
PB-271537
AVAILABLE AT EPA
REGION X
*Written especially for the general public.
46
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TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Other
An Assessment of Noise Concern in
Other Nations - December 1971
Noise Programs of Professional/
Industrial Organizational, Universities
and Colleges - December 1971
Soviet Noise Research Literature From
the F. F. Erisman Scientific Research
Institute for Hygiene, Moscow, USSR
April 1974
1976 Reassessment of Noise Concerns
of Other Nations (Vol. I Summary
of Selected Topics)
1976 Reassessment of Noise Concerns
of Other Nations (Vol. II - Country
by Country Reviews)
University Noise Research Proceedings
of EPA - University Noise Seminar
October 18-20, 1976
PB-206721(Vol.I)
PB-206722 (Vol. II)
PB-207125
PB-235086/T
PB-259923
PB-259924
PB-265114
47
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