Main Title |
Economic/Social Impact of Occupational Noise Exposure Regulations. |
Author |
Ashford, Nicholas A. ;
Hattis, Dale ;
Zolt, Eric M. ;
Katz, Judith I. ;
Heaton., George R. ;
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CORP Author |
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge. Center for Policy Alternatives.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Noise Abatement and Control. |
Year Published |
1976 |
Report Number |
CPA/wp-76-15; EPA/550/9-77/352; |
Stock Number |
PB-276 593 |
Additional Subjects |
Noise(Sound) ;
Regulations ;
Economic impact ;
Benefit cost analysis ;
Auditory perception ;
Standards ;
Industrial hygiene ;
Tables(Data) ;
Law(Jurisprudence) ;
Legislation ;
Socioeconomic factors ;
Methodology ;
Cost estimates ;
Analyzing ;
Noise pollution ;
Economic impact ;
Compliance ;
Hearing conservation ;
Occupational safety and health ;
Environmental health ;
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ;
Public Law 91-596
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-276 593 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
158p |
Abstract |
The report elaborates on the costs and benefits associated with alternative occupational noise exposure regulations. The limitations of cost/benefit analysis for social decision-making are enunciated. The impact of various regulatory alternatives for 85 dBA and 90 dBA criteria are analyzed. |