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42 U.S.C. § 4913 — Quiet communities, research, and public information

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42 U.S.C. § 4913 — Quiet communities, research, and public information

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To promote the development of effective State and local noise control programs, to provide an adequate Federal noise control research program designed to meet the objectives of this chapter, and to otherwise carry out the policy of this chapter, the Administrator shall, in cooperation with other Federal agencies and through the use of grants, contracts, and direct Federal actions— **(a)** develop and disseminate information and educational materials to all segments of the public on the public health and other effects of noise and the most effective means for noise control, through the use of materials for school curricula, volunteer organizations, radio and television programs, publication, and other means; **(b)** conduct or finance research directly or with any public or private organization or any person on the effects, measurement, and control of noise, including but not limited to— (1) investigation of the psychological and physiological effects of noise on humans and the effects of noise on domestic animals, wildlife, and property, and the determination of dose/response relationships suitable for use in decisionmaking, with special emphasis on the nonauditory effects of noise; (2) investigation, development, and demonstration of noise control technology for products subject to possible regulation under sections 4905 and 4907 of this title and [section 44715 of title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section44715&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) investigation, development, and demonstration of monitoring equipment and other technology especially suited for use by State and local noise control programs; (4) investigation of the economic impact of noise on property and human activities; and (5) investigation and demonstration of the use of economic incentives (including emission charges) in the control of noise; **(c)** administer a nationwide Quiet Communities Program which shall include, but not be limited to— (1) grants to States, local governments, and authorized regional planning agencies for the purpose of— (A) identifying and determining the nature and extent of the noise problem within the subject jurisdiction; (B) planning, developing, and establishing a noise control capacity in such jurisdiction, including purchasing initial equipment; (C) developing abatement plans for areas around major transportation facilities (including airports, highways, and rail yards) and other major stationary sources of noise, and, where appropriate, for the facility or source itself; and, (D) evaluating techniques for controlling noise (including institutional arrangements) and demonstrating the best available techniques in such jurisdiction; (2) purchase of monitoring and other equipment for loan to State and local noise control programs to meet special needs or assist in the beginning implementation of a noise control program or project; (3) development and implementation of a quality assurance program for equipment and monitoring procedures of State and local noise control programs to help communities assure that their data collection activities are accurate; (4) conduct of studies and demonstrations to determine the resource and personnel needs of States and local governments required for the establishment and implementation of effective noise abatement and control programs; and (5) development of education and training materials and programs, including national and regional workshops, to support State and local noise abatement and control programs; except that no actions, plans or programs hereunder shall be inconsistent with existing Federal authority under this chapter to regulate sources of noise in interstate commerce; **(d)** develop and implement a national noise environmental assessment program to identify trends in noise exposure and response, ambient levels, and compliance data and to determine otherwise the effectiveness of noise abatement actions through the collection of physical, social, and human response data; **(e)** establish regional technical assistance centers which use the capabilities of university and private organizations to assist State and local noise control programs; **(f)** provide technical assistance to State and local governments to facilitate their development and enforcement of noise control, including direct onsite assistance of agency or other personnel with technical expertise, and preparation of model State or local legislation for noise control; and **(g)** provide for the maximum use in programs assisted under this section of senior citizens and persons eligible for participation in programs under the Older Americans Act [[42 U.S.C. 3001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].

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49 U.S.C. § 44715 — Controlling aircraft noise and sonic boom

**(a) Standards and Regulations.—** (1) (A) To relieve and protect the public health and welfare from aircraft noise and sonic boom, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, as he deems necessary, shall prescribe— (i) standards to measure aircraft noise and sonic boom; and (ii) regulations to control and abate aircraft noise and sonic boom. (B) The Administrator, as the Administrator deems appropriate, shall provide for the participation of a representative of the Environmental Protection Agency on such advisory committees or associated working groups that advise the Administrator on matters related to the environmental effects of aircraft and aircraft engines. (2) The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may prescribe standards and regulations under this subsection only after consulting with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The standards and regulations shall be applied when issuing, amending, modifying, suspending, or revoking a certificate authorized under this chapter. (3) An original type certificate may be issued under [section 44704(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section44704/a&num=0&edition=prelim) for an aircraft for which substantial noise abatement can be achieved only after the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration prescribes standards and regulations under this section that apply to that aircraft. **(b) Considerations and Consultation.—** When prescribing a standard or regulation under this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall— (1) consider relevant information related to aircraft noise and sonic boom; (2) consult with appropriate departments, agencies, and instrumentalities

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42 U.S.C. § 3001 — Congressional declaration of objectives

The Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty and responsibility of the governments of the United States, of the several States and their political subdivisions, and of Indian tribes to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment of the following objectives: (1) An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living. (2) The best possible physical and mental health (including access to person-centered, trauma-informed services as appropriate) which science can make available and without regard to economic status. (3) Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and available at costs which older citizens can afford. (4) Full restoration services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services. (5) Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age. (6) Retirement in health, honor, dignity—after years of contribution to the economy. (7) Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and training and recreational opportunities. (8) Efficient community services, including access to low-cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living ar

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42 U.S.C. § 3001 — Congressional declaration of objectives

Page 5667 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 3001 Sec. SUBCHAPTER VI—NATIONAL OLDER AMERICANS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 3044 to 3044e. Repealed. SUBCHAPTER VII—NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY 3045 to 3045i. Repealed. SUBCHAPTER VIII—GENERAL PROVISIONS 3051 to 3055. Repealed. SUBCHAPTER IX—COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES 3056. Older American community service em- ployment program. 3056a. Administration. 3056b. Participants not Federal employees. 3056c. Interagency cooperation. 3056d. Distribution of assistance. 3056e. Equitable distribution. 3056f. Report. 3056g. Employment assistance and Federal housing and supplemental nutrition as- sistance programs. 3056h. Eligibility for workforce investment ac- tivities. 3056i. Coordination with the Workforce Inno- vation and Opportunity Act. 3056j. Treatment of assistance. 3056k. Performance. 3056l. Competitive requirements relating to grant awards. 3056m. Report on service to minority individ- uals. 3056n. Sense of Congress. 3056o. Authorization of appropriations. 3056p. Definitions and rule. SUBCHAPTER X—GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS 3057. Statement of purpose. 3057a. Sense of Congress. PART A—INDIAN PROGRAM 3057b. Findings. 3057c. Eligibility. 3057d. Grants authorized. 3057e. Applications. 3057e–1. Distribution of funds among tribal orga- nizations. 3057f. Surplus educational facilities. PART B—NATIVE HAWAIIAN PROGRAM 3057g. Findings. 3057h. Eligibility. 3057i. Grants authorized. 3057j. Application. 3057j–1. Distribution of funds among organiza- tions. 3057k. ‘‘Native Hawaiian’’ defined. PART C—NATIVE AMERICAN CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM 3057k–11. Program. PART D—SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTHY AGING AND INDEPENDENCE 3057k–21. Program.

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42 U.S.C. § 4913 — Quiet communities, research, and public

Page 6250 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 4912 (2) under subsection (a)(2) prior to sixty days after the plaintiff has given notice to the de- fendant that he will commence such action. Notice under this subsection shall be given in such manner as the Administrator of the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency shall prescribe by regulation. (c) Intervention In an action under this section, the Adminis- trator of the Environmental Protection Agency, if not a party, may intervene as a matter of right. In an action under this section respecting a noise control requirement under section 44715 of title 49, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, if not a party, may also intervene as a matter of right. (d) Litigation costs The court, in issuing any final order in any ac- tion brought pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such an award is appropriate. (e) Other common law or statutory rights of ac- tion Nothing in this section shall restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek en- forcement of any noise control requirement or to seek any other relief (including relief against an Administrator). (f) ‘‘Noise control requirement’’ defined For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘noise control requirement’’ means paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of section 4909(a) of this title, or a standard, rule, or regulation issued under sec- tion 4916 or 4917 of this title or under section 44715 of title 49. (Pub. L. 92–574, § 12, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1243.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION In subsecs. (a)(2)(B), (b)(1)(A), (c), and (f), ‘‘s

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