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Noise Control Act of 1972

A federal law passed in 1972 that gives the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to establish noise emission standards for certain products and to provide technical assistance to state and local governments for noise control.

Administrator

Refers to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who is responsible for carrying out the duties outlined in the Noise Control Act.

Criteria

Guidelines, recommendations, or scientific information regarding the effects of noise on public health and welfare, including acceptable noise levels.

Enactment

The process by which a bill becomes law, typically after being passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.

Supplementation

The act of adding new information or provisions to existing guidelines or criteria to make them more complete or current.