Noise Control Act
Noise Control Act
The Noise Control Act (IPA: /nɔɪz kənˈtroʊl ækt/) is a piece of legislation enacted by the United States Congress in 1972. The Act was designed to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health or welfare.
Etymology
The term "Noise Control Act" is derived from the English words "noise," "control," and "act." "Noise" (from the Old English "hnosian," meaning to hum or buzz), "control" (from the Middle English "contrarotulus," a roll used for checking accounts), and "act" (from the Latin "actum," a thing done).
Overview
The Noise Control Act established a national policy to promote an environment for all Americans free from noise that jeopardizes their health or welfare. It was the first federal law designed to regulate noise pollution on a national level. The Act established the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (ONAC) within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to carry out investigations and studies on noise and its effect on the public health and welfare.
Related Terms
- Noise pollution: Unwanted or excessive sound that can have deleterious effects on human health and environmental quality.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): An independent agency of the U.S. federal government tasked with environmental protection matters.
- Office of Noise Abatement and Control (ONAC): A branch of the EPA established by the Noise Control Act to regulate noise pollution.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Noise Control Act
- Wikipedia's article - Noise Control Act
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