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Last updated on Jane.1,2015 <br /> A unawsewss <br /> e �a.�no�rlr*0Lh Raxction <br /> Laws & Regulations <br /> Summary of the Noise Control Act <br /> Quick Links <br /> • PDF of the Noise Control Act, from U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) (21 <br /> pp, 890K, About PDF) <br /> • The official text of the Noise Control Act is available in the United States Code on <br /> FDSys, from the U.S. Government Printing Office. <br /> 42 U.S.C. §4901 et seq. (1972) <br /> Inadequately controlled noise presents a growing danger to the health and welfare of the Nation's <br /> population,particularly in urban areas. The major sources of noise include transportation vehicles <br /> and equipment, machinery, appliances, and other products in commerce. The Noise Control Act of <br /> 1972 establishes a national policy to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that <br /> jeopardizes their health and welfare. The Act also serves to (1)establish a means for effective <br /> coordination of Federal research and activities in noise control; (2) authorize the establishment of <br /> Federal noise emission standards for products distributed in commerce; and (3) provide information <br /> to the public respecting the noise emission and noise reduction characteristics of such products. <br /> While primary responsibility for control of noise rests with State and local governments,Federal <br /> action is essential to deal with major noise sources in commerce, control of which require national <br /> uniformity of treatment. EPA is directed by Congress to coordinate the programs of all Federal <br /> agencies relating to noise research and noise control. <br /> History of this Act <br /> • EPA History: Noise Control Act <br /> More Information <br /> • Air and Radiation: Noise Pollution <br /> http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-noise-control-act 9/22/2015 <br />