REGULATORY ANALYSIS FOR THE NOISE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCYCLE EXHAUST SYSTEMS

This document presents the technical data and analyses used by EPA in developing the noise emission regulations for motorcycles and motorcycle exhaust systems. The information presented includes a detailed discussion of: the motorcycle and motorcycle exhaust systems industry; baseline noise levels for current motorcycles; the noise control technology available; the adverse health and welfare impacts of motorcycle noise and the potential benefits of regulation; the expected costs and potential economic effects of regulation; and the noise measurement methodology.

• Corporate Authors:

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Office of Noise Abatement and Control, 1921 Jeff Davis Hwy
  Arlington, VA  United States  20460
• Publication Date: 1980-12

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceptance tests; Databases; Economic impacts; Emission control systems; Exhaust gases; Motorcycles; Noise; Noise control; Regulations; Sound level
• Subject Areas: Economics; Environment; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00361941
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: EPA 550/9-80-217 Final Rpt., HS-032 707
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1982 12:00AM