<P> The Environmental Protection Agency retains authority to investigate and study noise and its effect , disseminate information to the public regarding noise pollution and its adverse health effects , respond to inquiries on matters related to noise , and evaluate the effectiveness of existing regulations for protecting the public health and welfare , pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972 and the Quiet Communities Act of 1978 . </P>
<P> The Environmental Protection Agency retains authority to investigate and study noise and its effect , disseminate information to the public regarding noise pollution and its adverse health effects , respond to inquiries on matters related to noise , and evaluate the effectiveness of existing regulations for protecting the public health and welfare , pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972 and the Quiet Communities Act of 1978 . </P>
when was noise pollution added to pollution list
when was noise pollution added to pollution list
1972
1972