42-U.S.C.-7641
§7641 – Noise Abatement
Pathway
Title 42 > Chapter 85 > Subchapter IV > Section 7641
Details
- Reference: Section 7641
- Legend: §7641 – Noise Abatement
- USCode Year: 2011
Provision Content
(a) Office of Noise Abatement and Control
The Administrator shall establish within the Environmental Protection Agency an Office of Noise Abatement and Control, and shall carry out through such Office a full and complete investigation and study of noise and its effect on the public health and welfare in order to (1) identify and classify causes and sources of noise, and (2) determine—
(A) effects at various levels;
(B) projected growth of noise levels in urban areas through the year 2000;
(C) the psychological and physiological effect on humans;
(D) effects of sporadic extreme noise (such as jet noise near airports) as compared with constant noise;
(E) effect on wildlife and property (including values);
(F) effect of sonic booms on property (including values); and
(G) such other matters as may be of interest in the public welfare.
(b) Investigation techniques; report and recommendations
In conducting such investigation, the Administrator shall hold public hearings, conduct research, experiments, demonstrations, and studies. The Administrator shall report the results of such investigation and study, together with his recommendations for legislation or other action, to the President and the Congress not later than one year after December 31, 1970.
(c) Abatement of noise from Federal activities
In any case where any Federal department or agency is carrying out or sponsoring any activity resulting in noise which the Administrator determines amounts to a public nuisance or is otherwise objectionable, such department or agency shall consult with the Administrator to determine possible means of abating such noise.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title IV, §402, as added Pub. L. 91–604, §14, Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1709.)
Codification
Another section 402 of act July 14, 1955, as added by Pub. L. 101–549, title IV, §401, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2585, is classified to section 7651a of this title.
Section was formerly classified to section 1858 of this title.
U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage
42-U.S.C.-7651I in the Legal Encyclopedia: Air Pollution
In this entry about 42-U.S.C.-7651I, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to air pollution in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States air pollution-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.
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