Noise Control Act of 1972

Noise Control act of 1972

Benjamin J Buehler

ACSI 254

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Abstract

The Noise control act of 1972 was passed to help control noise levels as a function for the greater good of the American people. It was designed to help reduce the risk if health problems associated to industrial noise. Airplanes and airports where a major contributor to these risky noise levels. The act as it grew and passed programs set out to use advancing technology to reduce the foot print and noise levels of modern airliners. Over the years advancements have reduce noise levels and put heavy restriction, helping to aid the advancement of aeronautical transportation. Advancements have led to the upcoming objective to reduce maximum dB levels by over 50 percent from when the act was implement a huge undertaking when considered the size and power of some of the newest airliners.

Noise Control act of 1972

Inadequately controlled noise presents a danger to the health and welfare of the population. Major health concerns come from the noise created by transportation vehicles, machinery, appliances, and other products in commerce. The Noise Control Act of 1972 or Noise Pollution and Abatement Act of 1972, establishes a national policy to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health and welfare. The Act also serves to (1) establish a means for effective coordination of Federal research and activities in noise control; (2) authorize the establishment of Federal noise emission standards for products distributed in commerce; and (3) provide information to the public respecting the noise emission and noise reduction characteristics of such products (EPA.GOV, 2015). While primary responsibility for noise control is under state and local government agencies, action from the federal government is essential to deal with major noise sources, creating a national uniformity. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is...