440576101
EPA NOISE CONTROL
PROGRAM
PROGRESS TO DATE
% PRCX
May 1976
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1
SECTION 4-FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2
SECTION 5-IDENTIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES OF NOISE,
NOISE CRITERIA, AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY 5
SECTION 6-NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS
DISTRIBUTED IN COMMERCE 6
SECTION 7-AIRCRAFT NOISE STANDARDS 7
SECTION 8-PRODUCT LABELING 9
SECTION 14-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS 10
SECTION 15-LOW NOISE EMISSION PRODUCTS 12
SECTION 17-RAILROAD NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS 13
SECTION 18-MOTOR CARRIER NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS 13
ENFORCEMENT 14
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 15
MONITORING PROGRAM 16
NOISE CONTROL ACT OF 1972-Summary of Statutory Mandates 18
EPA REGIONAL NOISE REPRESENTATIVES 19
AVAILABLE EPA NOISE DOCUMENTS 20
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INTRODUCTION
As the title indicates, this booklet describes the progress EPA has made to date in
accomplishing the mandated requirements of the Noise Control Act of 1972. The infor-
mation is presented in a section-by-section format for ease of reference.
Progress is described for only those sections of the Act requiring definite outputs
or major coordinating actions. Sections involving strictly administrative procedures are
not treated.
The progress EPA has made in combating environmental noise since enactment
of the Noise Control Act is significant. The wide ranging programs set in motion by the
Agency are designed to effect a definite reversal in the trend toward increasing levels of
environmental noise.
Through its vigorous noise control activities, EPA is carrying out a vital part of its
overall mandate to ensure a healthful environment for all Americans.
Included at the back of the booklet is a listing of all available EPA/ONAC publica-
tions, along with the information necessary to obtain copies.
For more specific program information write:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Noise Abatement and Control (AW471)
Washington, D.C. 20460
Or contact the EPA Noise representative in your nearest EPA regional office. A list of
their names and addresses is also provided.
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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 follow-
ing 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
control programs.
The Agency's objectives in fulfilling its coordination role are to ensure that
Each Federal agency develops noise abatement policies and programs to the
fullest extent possible
The policies and programs of Federal agencies operate in harmony with one
another.
In discharging this major coordinating responsibility, EPA has
Established four interagency noise research panels, whose reports are listed
along with the other EPA publications. The panels have generated reports
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that examine RD&D activities during FY73 through FY75 to determine the
contribution of these efforts to the control of noise and understanding of its
effects. An analysis is made of the research activities in the areas of noise
effects, aircraft noise, surface vehicle noise, and machinery noise. Conclusions
are made concerning the adequacy of current Federal RD&D activities to
support EPA regulatory activities.
Urged Federal agencies to adopt a uniform environmental noise descriptor
(Ldn/Leq). The Department of Defense has officially adopted the descriptor
and is presently integrating it into its programs. The Federal Highway Ad-
ministration has adopted Len as an alternate descriptor to LIQ. Disposition
of the issue with HUD awaits concurrence of a major study, although, in the
interim, HUD will accept L,jn as a descriptor for aircraft noise. A modifica-
tion to Ldn has been proposed by EPA to other agencies as an interim solu-
tion for measuring blast noise pending further refinement.
Developed a Federal facility hearing conservation program questionnaire.
EPA will utilize this tool in assessing hearing conservation programs at Fed-
eral facilities. Other agencies are encouraged to use if as a guideline for
evaluating their own programs.
Provided technical assistance to various agencies.
Consultations
Otner Federal agencies are required to consult with EPA before prescribing noise
regulations. 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
available to provide assistance in assessing individual projects of other agencies.
EPA has reviewed and commented upon the policies and regulations of such Fed-
eral 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 OSHA (EPA 550/9-76-007).
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The Agency's strong public stand for a more stringent standard is based on the
following conclusions, which were reached after extensive study of the standard proposed
by OSHA:
The proposed criterion does not adequately assure that no employee will
suffer material impairment of his health or functional capacity over his work-
ing life.
The use of hearing protectors will not adequately assure that no employee
will suffer material impairment. A feasible engineering solution must be
selected.
Cost and technology data based on American industry in general is not
specific or reliable enough to justify promulgating a level less protective
than that required to assure that no worker will suffer material impariment.
Federal Status Report
As a major part of its coordination activity, EPA is required to periodically report
on the status and progress of Federal noise control activities. In June 1975, the Agency
issued the first of such comprehensive reports (550/9-75-023).
The report describes and discusses interrelationships among the noise programs of
38 Federal agencies in the following areas: standards and regulations, hearing conserva-
tion, noise abatement, and research, development and demonstration.
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, pursuant to NEPA and to Section 309, 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. In addition EPA voluntarily prepares EISs on certain of its own
environmental regulatory activities, including noise emission regulations under the Noise
Control Act.
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In making its noise evaluations of other agency EISs, the Agency utilizes EPA
noise criteria as well as standards of the agencies preparing the EIS.
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 "Levels Document" and the "Criteria Document."
The "Criteria Document" serves as the basis for the establishment of the recom-
mended environmental noise levels set forth in the "Levels" document. The "Criteria
Document" (EPA 550/9-73-002) represents an appraisal of available knowledge relating
to the health and welfare effects of noise.
The "Levels Document" (EPA 550/9-74-004) presents recommended levels of
environmental noise requisite to protect the public health and welfare with an adequate
margin of safety. This major document does not take economics and technology into
account. It provides helpful guidance in evaluating the benefits to be gained from noise
abatement actions.
Major Sources Identification
EPA is further required to publish reports identifying major sources of noise and
to provide information on controlling noise from those sources.
The Agency has issued two separate identification documents. The first identifi-
cation published June 21, 1974, encompassed
Portable air compressors
Medium and heavy trucks
The second identification, published May 28, 1975, encompassed
Wheel and track loaders
Wheel and track dozers
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Truck refrigerator units
Truck-mounted solid waste compactors
Motorcycles
Buses.
EPA now is conducting a number of preidentification studies that will lead to
identification of additional major sources of noise on a phased basis. Among the products
planned for identification in the near future are automobiles and tires.
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. Topics covered by the
documents currently available are:
Snowmobiles
Lawn mowers
Rail transit cars.
SECTION 6-NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS
DISTRIBUTED IN COMMERCE
EPA is authorized under this Section of the Act to promulgate noise standards
for any products identified as major sources and that fall into the following categories:
Construction equipment
Transportation equipment
Motors and engines
Electrical and electronic equipment
These standards must take technological feasibility and economics into account
in addition to health and welfare.
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On December 31,1975, the Agency issued final regulations on newly manufactured
portable air compressors. These regulations will have the effect of eliminating such com-
pressors as a major source of construction site noise. The regulations will become effec-
tive in 1978, with the new standard of 76 dBA measured at 7 meters.
On March 31, 1976 the Agency promulgated noise regulations for medium and
heavy trucks. These regulations will reduce the urban traffic noise impact for 97 million
people. The new standards are 83 dBA in 1978 and 80 dBA in 1982.
EPA is currently moving forward with regulatory programs concerning all of the
other products identified as major sources under Section 5 of the Act. Proposed stan-
dards for these products will be published in the Federal Register shortly after the begin-
ning of calendar year 1977.
SECTION 7-AIRCRAFT NOISE STANDARDS
Although aviation 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 Sec-
tion 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 publication, 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 ade-
quately 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
recommendations 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 aircraft.
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3. Implications of identifying and achieving levels of cumulative noise expo-
sure 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.
Submission of Proposed Rules to FAA
The proposals identified as necessary for EPA submission to the FAA can be
grouped into threee categories:
Source Regulations
SST - Submitted 28 February 1975 (Future SST's)
SST - Submitted 13 January 1976 (Present SST's)
Prop Airplanes - Submitted 6 December 1974
Retrofit - Submitted 28 January 1975
Fleet Noise Level - Submitted 28 January 1975
Modify FAR PART 36 - In preparation.
Short Haul - In preparation (Submission date indefinite)
Operational Regulations
Approach and Landing - Submitted 29 August 1975
Minimum Altitude - Submitted 6 December 1974
Takeoff - In preparation.
Airport Regulation In preparation.
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Hearings on all of the EPA proposals have been held; the hearing for the newest
SST rule was held on April 5, 1976. The FAA has not yet taken any formal action on
any of the EPA proposals, however.
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 (EPA 550/9-74-013).
In January 1976, EPA provided a detailed analysis of the issues associated with
the applications of British Airways and Air France for Concorde SST flights to U.S.
airports. Relevant documents available from EPA include: Mr. Roger Strelow's Testi-
mony of January 5,1976, and Mr. Strelow's further submission for the record of January
13, 1976.
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 December 5, 1974, EPA announced its intention to label hearing protectors.
A proposed rule will be published shortly. Data analysis for other labeling actions is
progressing, and a formal program is being developed and will be announced soon.
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SECTION 14-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS
This Section of the Act provides EPA with the authority to
Advise on training of noise control personnel and on selection and opera-
tion of noise abatement equipment
Prepare model State or local legislation for noise control
Disseminate technical information.
Advice on Training of Noise Control Personnel
EPA uses the mechanism of the Regional Noise Workshop to provide training
for State and local officials in subjects concerning environmental noise. These work-
shops, which are from 2 to 4-days long, are administered by the noise program personnel
in the EPA regional offices. Since the first workshop (held in Kansas City, Missouri in
September of 1972) EPA has conducted over 30 in various locations throughout the
country, educating an estimated 1,200 persons. The workshops range from basic courses
in sound to technical courses such as field measurement practices.
"Guidelines for Developing a Training Program in Noise Survey Techniques"
(EPA 550/9-75-021) was published by EPA in July 1975. The manual will aid States
and localities in training technicians to assist in the enforcement of noise ordinances and
in the investigation of noise complaints.
Advice on Selection and Operation of Noise Abatement Equipment
EPA provides technical advice to 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. Further, EPA has conducted evaluative testing of instruments such as sound
level meters and community noise monitoring systems, to assess their capabilities and
limitations for the most common State and local noise program applications. Better
informed as a result of these activities, State and local noise program officials are in a
position to select and operate noise measurement and analysis instruments.
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Preparation of Model State and Local Legislation for Noise Control
Both a model community noise control ordinance and model State noise con-
trol program enabling legislation have been developed by EPA. The model State act
was developed in cooperation with the Council of State Governments and was published
in their 1974 Handbook of Suggested State Legislation. The Model Community Ordi-
nance was published in September 1975 (EPA 550/9-76-003). The Model Community
Ordinance is a comprehensive, performance-standard model that communities of various
sizes can use to construct noise control ordinances suited to local needs and conditions.
As an accompaniment to the model community ordinance, EPA is preparing a code of
recommended practices or rules and regulations for sound measurement equipment and
measurement methodology.
EPA is currently involved in the development of a Model Building Code, incor-
porating acoustic criteria for noise control in new buildings. Another current project is
the Community Noise Ordinance Workbook. The workbook will contain an expanded
version of the Model Community Ordinance, with alternative sections and detailed
explanations of provisions; it will also contain chapters on the legal basis of noise control
and the health effects of noise. The EPA regional office in Denver, Colorado is the lead
organization concerning the Workbook.
Dissemination of Technical Information
The list of available EPA noise documents at the back of this publication attests
to the Agency's vigorous program of information dissemination. The list contains 67
entries and does not include several major documents in preparation as of this writing.
General Assistance to State and Local Agencies
Assistance to State and local agencies is provided by both the headquarters staff
and the 10 regional offices, with the latter assuming the major role in this area. Efforts
have concentrated on encouraging the development of State and local noise control
programs to implement in-use and operational measures for immediate benefits and to
complement EPA efforts. Although EPA is developing regulations enforceable against
the manufacturers of new products determined to be major sources of noise, the effec-
tiveness of those regulations is partially dependent on complementary use and operation
controls at the State and local level. For example, noise emission regulations for con-
struction equipment will result in lowering overall sound levels from construction sites,
but local regulations, such as curfews on nighttime operations in residential areas, are
required to protect the affected populace.
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The regional offices assist State and local governments in the development of noise
control programs through such means as the workshops for the training of State and
local officials, site visits, review of ordinances, loan of equipment, attendance at legis-
lative hearings, and conducting of noise monitoring and surveys. In FY '74 and '75,
approximately 175 visits to State and local offices were made by the regional offices,
equipment was loaned to about 50 communities, approximately 40 ordinances were
critically reviewed, and 40 noise monitoring surveys were undertaken at the request of
State and local governments. Examples of these activities range from assisting the City of
Philadelphia with the planning and conducting of a community noise measurement
program to working with the City of Kansas City on the development of a noise ordi-
nance. On-going assistance has also been provided to the State of Washington in the
development and implementation of a State noise control program.
EPA headquarters, in addition to participating in the activities just mentioned,
surveys and assesses State and municipal environmental noise programs. In February
1975, EPA published "Noise Source Regulation in State and Local Noise Ordinances"
(550/9-75-020). It summarizes 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 the soon to be published "State and Municipal Noise Control
Activities, 1973-1974" (EPA 550/9-76-006). This document was prepared primarily
as a planning and reference guide for public administrators and other officials engaged
in the development and implementation of environmental noise control programs.
In conjunction with promulgation of the Interstate Motor Carrier Regulation
(Section 18) EPA conducted a Cooperative Noise Reduction Program. This compre-
hensive information effort was geared to promote early compliance with the new stan-
dards. It involved close coordination with the DOT Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety,
State and local governments, and major trucking industry associations.
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 apply only
to products for which a new product regulation was issued under Section 6, no program
could be initiated prior to promulgation of the first new product regulation. EPA is now
preparing to implement a comprehensive program concerning low-noise emission pro-
ducts.
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SECTION 17-RAILROAD NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS
Under this Section of the Act, EPA promulgated on December 31, 1975, regula-
tions governing Interstate Rail Carriers (550/9-76-005).
The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration
is responsible for enforcement of this regulation. Compliance procedures will be estab-
lished prior to the December 31, 1976, initial effective date of the regulation. The stand-
ards (all measured at 100 feet) are:
Locomotives (Newly Manufactured)
(Best Maintenance) 70 dBA at idle
73 dBA at idle 87 dBA at all other throttle settings
93 dBA at all other throttle settings 90 dBA moving at any speed
96 dBA moving at any speed Effective Dec. 31, 1979
Effective Dec. 31,1976
Rail cars
88 dBA up to and including 45 mph
93 dBA greater than 45 mph.
Effective Dec. 31, 1976
SECTION 18-MOTOR CARRIER NOISE EMISSION STANDARDS
On October 29, 1974, EPA promulgated regulations governing noise from Inter-
state Motor Carriers (550/9-74-017). This regulation will lessen the noise impact for
approximately 10 million people. It will be revised as cost and technology permit.
The Department of Transportation Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety (BMCS) is
responsible for enforcement of this regulation. BMCS issued compliance regulations on
September 12, 1975. BMCS and several localities and States are now enforcing these
regulations. The standards, measured at 50 feet, are:
88 dBA stationary runup
86 dBA under 35 mph
90 dBA over 35 mph.
Present plans call for revising these in-use standards as the new trucks meeting the
more stringent standards to be promulgated under Section 6 come into use.
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ENFORCEMENT
The noise enforcement program is designed to implement the enforcement strategy
developed pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972. The program will provide Federal
enforcement of new product emission standards developed by the Office of Noise Abate-
ment and Control, establish the Federal in-use activity, and provide enforcement-related
assistance to the States and localities. The Noise Enforcement Test Facility will provide
the necessary Federal testing capability to support the noise enforcement program.
In 1975, emphasis was placed on locating and developing a noise test facility
site, and developing policy and regulations for achieving compliance with Federal noise
standards and labeling requirements for new products. Activities included promulgation
of regulations for implementing the enforcement strategy for new product noise emission
standards (medium and heavy trucks and portable air compressors) and development
of the strategy for Federal enforcement of such standards in-use.
The new product noise emission standards for medium and heavy trucks and
portable air compressors will be effective in 1977. These standards are enforced as soon
as manufacturers notify EPA that they wish to begin production verification. Manufac-
turers have indicated that they desire the flexibility to verify production models before
the regulations are effective. This verification will require evaluation and monitoring by
EPA.
The strategy for enforcement of new product noise emission standards for medium
and heavy trucks and portable air compressors consists of two parts: (1) auditing noise
emission performance of new products, and (2) production verification. Program activi-
ties include the development of an EPA standard test capability. This capability is essen-
tial to support the enforcement activity for enforcement of new products subject to
noise emission standards by audit and for new product verification. To aid in accom-
plishing its import enforcement goals, the Agency has constructed a noise test facility
in Sandusky, Ohio.
As already mentioned, noise standards for railroads and interstate motor carriers,
promulgated under Sections 17 and 18, respectively, are enforced by the Department of
Transportation.
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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
international effort toward reducing environmental noise.
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
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Agency, through its official
representative provides recommendations on international aviation matters, exchanges
views on environmental considerations, and reviews and recommends aircraft noise
standards.
EPA is also a major participant in the noise activities of the Paris-based Organiza-
tion for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). EPA is the lead U.S.
agency in the noise area, with its representative acting as the official U.S. delegate to and
chairman of the International Ad Hoc Group on Noise. The OECD mission concerning
noise is to:
Establish a basis for international harmonization of noise standards
Establish a basis for international development of technical and economic
criteria
Study various measurement indices.
Other on-going EPA international activities involve participating in the Cooperative
Environmental Program of the Commission of European Communities and in the Task
Force on Noise of the Economic Commission for Europe.
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MONITORING PROGRAM
EPA has initiated an extensive noise monitoring effort having two primary facets-
environmental 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 com-
parability of data
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
development process.
Measurement of Stationary Noise Sources
The Agency recently conducted a study to determine an accurate statistical/manual
sampling technique to be used for the measurement of stationary noise sources. The ob-
jective is to recommend measurement methodologies, procedures, and instrumentation
suitable for enforcement of various types of ordinance provisions that set property
line sound limits. This study will also be used in supporting a model code of recom-
mended enforcement practices. .
Design Specifications for Sound Level Meter
This project was intended to stimulate the availability of low cost instrumentation.
The design concept and construction specifications were developed by the Air Force
Academy under an Interagency Agreement with EPA. This project did encourage some
commercial manufacturers to examine the possibilities of producing some low cost
equipment.
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Study of Interior Noise Levels for Transportation Systems
To determine the extent to which noise environments of enclosed transportation
systems represent a risk to passenger health, an analysis was made of information col-
lected by past transportation studies as well as new data gathered for this project. EPA
anticipates that the recent study results (EPA 550/9-75-025) will assist State and munici-
pal agencies in setting noise specifications for the purchase of transportation equipment.
Data developed in this study will be one element in assessing the impact of community
noise on individuals over a 24-hour period.
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AVAILABLE EPA 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: AC202/296-4348) or
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) Wash-
ing, D.C. 20402 (Phone: Area Code 202/783-3238).
Limited copies of some documents are available from the EPA Office of Noise
Abatement and Control (ONAC).
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
Research
Regional
Other
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
NCR500.1
Reports to Congress
Report on Aircraft Noise (Senate
Document 93-8)
Report to the President and Congress
on Noise - December 1972
AVAILABLE AT GPO
PB-206716
550/9-75-023 First Report on Status and Progress PB-243447/AS
of Noise Research and Control Vol.1
Programs in the Federal Govern- PB-243448/AS
ment-June 1975 Vol. I
Health and Welfare
NTID300.2
Noise from Industrial Plants
December 1971
PB-206718
NTID300.3
NTID300.5
Community Noise - December 1971 PB-207124
Effects of Noise on Wildlife and PB-206720
Other Animals - December 1971
NTID300.7
Effects of Noise on People
December 1971
PB-206723
NTID300.il
Social Impact of Noise - December
1971
PB-206724
NTID300.12
The Effects of Sonic Boom and
Similar Impulsive Noise on
Structures - December 1971
PB-206725
NTID300.14
Economic Impact of Noise
December 1971
PB-206726
*EPA Public Hearings
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
*VolV
*Vol VII
AMRL-TR-73-53
550/9-73-001-A
550/9-73-001-B
550/9-73-002
550/9-73-008
NTID 73.4
550/9-74-004
TITLE
Agricultural and Recreational Use
Noise, Denver, Colorado - September
30- October 1, 1971
Physiological and Psychological
Effects, Boston, Mar»achusetts
October 28-29, 1971
Relation Between Daily Noise
Exposure and Hearing Loss Based
on the Evaluation of 6,835
Industrial Noise Exposure Cases
June 1973
A Basis for Limiting Noise Exposure
for Hearing Conservation - July 19,
1973
Predition of NIPTS Due to
Continuous Noise Exposure
July 19, 1973
Public Health and Welfare Criteria
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 Identify-
ing and Achieving Levels of Cumu-
lative 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
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
AVAILABLE AT EPA
ONAC ONLY
AVAILABLE AT EPA
ONLY
AD-767204
AD-767274
AD-767205
PB-241000/AS
PB-241060/AS
PB-224408/AS
PB-239429/AS
*EPA Public Hearings
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
5 5 0/9-74-009 Population Distribution of the
United States As a Function of
Outdoor Noise Level - June 1974
PB-235022/AS
550/9-74-009-A
Population Distribution of the
United States As a Function of
Outdoor Noise Level
Volume 2 - June 1974
AVAILABLE AT EPA
ONLY
* 5 50/9-76-007 Some Considerations in Choosing
an Occupational Noise Exposure
Regulation
Noise Monitoring
550/8-76-001 Procedures for Estimating Sound COM-75-11399
Power From Measurements of
Sound Pressure - July 1975
(NBS/NBSIR 75-652)
PB-206727
AVAILABLE AT GPO
NTID300.15 Fundamentals of Noise Measurement
Rating Schemes, and Standards
December 1971
**Vol IV Standards and Measurements
Methods, Legislation and Enforce-
ment Problems, San Francisco,
California - September 27-29, 1971
550/9-73-007 Evaluation of Commercial Integrating- COM-74-104-77
Type Noise Exposure Meter
December 1973(NBS)
550/9-74-008 The Design of A Low Cost Sound AB-783808
Level Meter - April 1974
(USAFA-TR-74-6)
*Being processed for NTIS availability.
**EPA Public Hearings.
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
*550/9-75-021
TITLE
Guidelines for Developing A Training
Program in Noise Survey Techniques
July 1975 (Office of Naval Research)
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
AD-A01667
Surface Transportation
550/9-75-025 Passenger Noise Environments of
Enclosed Transportation Systems
June 1975
PB-245409/AS
NTID300.13
Transportation Noise and Noise from
Equipment Powered by Internal
Combustion Engines
December 1971
PB-208660
*Vol II
*Vol II
550/9-74-001A
Manufacturing and Transportation
Noise (Highway & Air) - Chicago,
Illinois- July 28-29, 1971
Transportation Noise (rail and other);
Urban Noise Problems and Social
Behavior, New York, New York
October 28-29, 1971
Control of Motorcycle Noise (Vol I)
Technology and Cost Information
June 1973
AVAILABLE AT GPO
AVAILABLE AT GPO
Temporarily Out of Stoct
Stock
5 50/9-74-003 A Control of Snowmobile Noise (Vol I)
Technology and Cost Information
June 1973
AVAILABLE AT EPA
ONLY
550/9-73-007 Measurements of Railroad Noise-Line
Operations, Yard Boundaries, and
Retarder - December 1974
(NBS-NBSIR 74-88)
COM-75-10088
*EPA Public Hearings
24
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
550/9-74-017 Background Document for Inter-
state Motor Carrier Noise
Emission Regulations - October
1974
PB-242554/AS
550/9-74-010 Environmental Noise Measurements
on Interstate 57 During and After
Truck Strike - June 1974 (USA
Const. Engrg. Research Lab.)
550/9-74-012 Noise in Rail Transit Cars: Incremen-
tal Costs of Quieter Cars - June 1974
AVAILABLE AT EPA
ONLY
PB-234992/AS
Aviation
550/9-75-024
NTID 73.2
NTID 73.3
NTID 73.5
NTID 73.6
National Measure of Aircraft Noise
Impact Through the Year 2000
June 1975
Legal and Institutional Analysis of
Aircraft and Airport Noise and Appor-
tionment of Authority Between
Federal, State, and Local Govern-
ment-July 1973
Report on Operations Analysis
Including Monitoring, Enforcement,
Safety, and Cost - July 1973
Noise Source Abatement Technology
and Cost Analysis Including Retrofit-
ting-July 1973
Review and Analysis of Present and
Planned FAA Noise Regulatory
Actions and Their Consequences
Regarding Aircraft and Airport
Operations - July 1973
PB-243522/AS
PB-225149/4 AS
PB-225150/2AS
PB-224422/AS
PB-224405/AS
25
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
NTID 73.7
550/9-74-013
550/9-74-019A
550/9-74-019B
550/9-75-022
TITLE
Military Aircraft and Airport Noise
and Opportunities for Reduction
Without Inhibition of Military
Missions - July 1973
Testimony of Roger Strelow on
Concorde SST, January 1976
Noise Measurement of Concorde 02
Approach and Takeoff at Dallas,
Ft. Worth and Dulles International
Airports - August 1974
Civil Aviation Studies and Interagency
Coordinating Organizations (Vol I)
December 1974
Civil Aviation Studies and Interagency
Coordinating Organizations (Vol II)
Appendices - December 1974
Information on FAA Certification of
Aircraft - January 1975
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
PB-223637/AS
AVAILABLE AT EPA
ONAC
PB-245156/AS
PB-239344/AS
PB-239345/AS
PB-242583/AS
NTID300.12
The Effects of Sonic Boom and
Similar Impulsive Noise on
Structures - December 1971
PB-206725
Construction
NTID300.1
Noise from Construction Equipment
and Operations, Building Equipment,
and Home Appliances,- December
1971
PB-206717
*VolI
Construction Noise -Atlanta, Georgia
July 8-9,1971
PB-230064
*EPA Public Hearings
26
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
State and Local Noise Control
550/9-76-003 Model Community Noise Control
Ordinance - September 1975
NTID300.4 Laws and Regulatory Schemes for
Noise Abatement - December 1971
AVAILABLE AT EPA
Public Information
Center (PM215)
PB-206719
NTID300.8
State and Municipal Non-Occupational
Programs - December 1971
PB-208659
*Vol III
*Vol VIII
550/9-75-020
Urban Planning, Architectural Design:
and Noise in the Home - Dallas,
Texas-August 18-19, 1971
Technology and Economics of
Noise Control; National Problems
and Their Relation with State and
Local Programs, Washington, D.C.
November 9-12,1971
Noise Source Regulation in State and
Local Noise Ordinances - February
1975
PB-230065
AVAILABLE AT GPO
PB-245158/AS
NTID300.10
Federal Programs
Summary of Noise Programs in the
Federal Government - December 1971
AVAILABLE AT GPO
ONLY
550/9-75-023 First Report on Status and Progress PB-243447/AS
of Noise Research and Control Vol. I
Programs in the Federal Govern- PB-243448/AS
ment-June 1975 Vol.11
27
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Research
600/2-75-003 Federal Aircraft Noise Research, PB-244904/LK
Development, and Demonstration
Programs: FY 73 - FY 75
600/2-75-008 Federal Machinery Noise Research, PB-243523/LK
Development, and Demonstration
Programs, FY 73 - FY 75
600/2-75-002 Federal Surface Vehicle Noise PB-241887/LK
Research, Development, and
Demonstration Programs:
FY 73 - FY 75
600/2-75-010 An Assessment of the Federal PB-246894/LK
Noise Research, Development and
Demonstration Activities:
FY 73 - FY 75
550/9-74-002 Soviet Noise Research Literature PB-235086/T
From the F. F. Erisman Scientific
Research Institute for Hygiene
Moscow, USSR - April 1974
600/1-75-001 Federal Noise Effects Research: PB-241751/LK
FY73-FY75
NOTE: Background documents for the final Portable Air Compressor and Rail
Carrier regulations are being processed for NTIS availability.
28
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EPA DOCUMENT
NO.
TITLE
NTIS DOCUMENT
NO.
Other
550/9-74-011 Lawn Mowers: Noise and Cost
of Abatement - June 1974
NTID300.6 An Assessment of Noise Concern in
Other Nations - December 1971
NTID300.9 Noise Programs of Professional/
Industrial Organizational,
Universities and Colleges
December 1971
PB-234932/AS
PB-206721 (Vol. I)
PB-206722
(Vol. II)
PB-207125
Environmental Noise Assessment
Waco Texas Metropolitan Area
Aprils, 1974 (Region VI)
(Available from EPA Region VI-Dallas)
906/9-75-001 Environmental Noise PB-242567
Monitoring at Three Sites
In Irving, Texas, February 1975
(Region VI)
Environmental Noise Assessment-
City of Grand Prairie, Texas, 1973
(Region VI) (Available from EPA
Region VI-Dallas)
29
*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1976-678-400/54 Region 8
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