NoiseOFF - The Citizens Coalition Against Noise Pollution

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Airport-Related Air Pollution and Noise
A study (abstract) on the impact on people neighboring metropolitan airport, La Guardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. Residents living near the airport were exposed to noise levels as much as four times greater than those experienced by residents in a quiet, comparison home.

Government Regulation
A critical overview on how various government agencies handle noise on the federal, state and municipal level.

NoiseOFF Teacher's Guide
A valuable tool for classroom educators on noise pollution. The elementary section is a primer on noise pollution, the high school section empowers students to develop a critical analytical ability on noise pollution, civics, human health and the environment.

Noise Pollution Discussion
A twenty-two minute audiocast on the issue of noise pollution. The discussion covers many of the social and health impacts of noise on society. This recording is also free for radio stations to broadcast.

Tuscumbia Passes Noise Code in Alabama
The Tuscombia City Council has approved a new noise code. The limits allow noise up to 85dB during the day and 60dB at night from a discrete distance.

New York City Noise Code In Effect
On July 1st, the new noise code takes effect. According to Mayor Bloomberg, the legislation promises "a flexible, yet enforceable noise code that responds to the need for peace and quiet while maintaining New York's reputation as the city that never sleeps." Here is the the revised noise code.

Why Is Astoria, Queens So Noisy?
NoiseOFF was founded in Astoria, Queens for good reason. The deafening noise from boom cars, hot-rods and motorcycles with illegally modified exhausts, car alarms, trucks with jake brakes, sidewalk cafés and fast food restaurants open all night gives residents an earful.

"Bass Busters" Program in Effect in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police have begun issuing tickets to motorists who blast their car stereos. If the boom car noise is plainly audible at fifty feet, offenders can get a $237 ticket.

North Dakota Bismarck PD Targeting Loud Mufflers
The Bismarck Police Department is increasing enforcement activity against operators of vehicles with loud mufflers beginning August 2007. It will include selective enforcement and increased emphasis on violations by patrol/traffic officers while on normal patrol. The Department will have new sound meters in each police cruiser.

Denver Approves Label Match-Up Program
Denver has passed new motorcycle legislation designed to enforce noise emissions using the EPA Label Match-Up program.

Divine Saviour Church Blasting Noise in Los Angeles
The Divine Saviour Church in Cypress Park, CA, is blasting noise from an electronic bullhorn six times daily, in spite of pleas from a family who lives nearby.

Boom Car Ads
You might be surprised at the disturbing language and sexist content used by the car audio industry to market its products. It exhibits a new low of corporate irresponsibility and greed that is ruining communities all over the country.

Robert Alex Baron - The Tyranny Of Noise
Read this devastating exposé on the corporations and public officials whose greed and indifference have brought acoustic anarchy to our world. Robert Alex Baron, America's lead authority on noise abatement, reveals the facts others ignore.

Loud Motorcycles
A simple and effective regulatory measure for states and municipalities to control motorcycle noise by utilizing the EPA's dormant "label match-up" program.

Turn It Down or Pay Up!
The Gulfport Police Department in Mississippi is cracking down on illegal loud music that allows residents to report offenders on their website. They launched a campaign to raise public awareness of the city's noise ordinance, which sets a penalty of up to $1,000 for disturbing the peace of others. The campaign slogan is "Turn it down or pay up. Your music. Your money."
See the video on YouTube: Turn It Down or Pay Up! Your Music. Your Money.

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