REGULATORY ANALYSIS FOR THE FINAL NOISE EMISSION REGULATION FOR BUSES

This document presents the technical data and analysis used by EPA in developing the Noise Emission Regulation for Buses. The information presented includes a detailed discussion of: buses and the bus industry; baseline noise levels for current buses; the noise control technology available; the adverse health and welfare impacts of bus noise and the potential benefits of regulation; the expected costs and potential economic effects of regulation; the measurement methodology; the enforcement procedures; and existing State, local, and foreign noise regulations applicable to buses.

• Corporate Authors:

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Office of Noise Abatement and Control, 1921 Jeff Davis Hwy
  Arlington, VA  United States  20460
• Publication Date: 1980-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 880 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acoustic measuring instruments; Acoustics; Analysis; Benefits; Buses; Costs; Environmental protection; Federal government; Noise control; Regulations; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis; Noise reduction
• Old TRIS Terms: Acoustic measurement; Bus design
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Finance; Highways; Law; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00373729
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: EPA-550/9-80-212 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1983 12:00AM