This
Noise Guidebook has been prepared to serve as the basic reference
document for all HUD field staff who are responsible for implementing
the Department's noise policy. It brings together in one place all
the various reports, informational papers and other items that have
been put out by the Department over the past several years. It also
contains several items designed to make your job easier.
This
Guidebook is designed to serve not only the experienced HUD
staff member but also the new employee or the old employee who is
new to the noise field. Because of this, the Guidebook contains
some fairly basic background material specifically geared for the
"learner."
The Guidebook is divided into seven chapters:
Preface
Chapter
1 - Basic Overview of the Environmental Noise Problem
Chapter
2 - The Noise Regulation
Chapter
3 - Major Policy Questions
Chapter
4 - Noise Attenuation
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Chapter
5 - Noise Assessment Guidelines
Chapter
6 - Noise Assessment Guidelines Workbook
Chapter
7 - The Use of Noise Measurements
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