The director shall promote coordination of the programs of all state agencies relating to noise research, abatement, prevention, and control. Each state agency shall, upon request, furnish to the director such information as he may reasonably require to determine the nature, scope, and results of the noise research and noise control programs of the agency.
Chapter 7Coordination of State and Federal Activities
Section § 46070
This law requires the director to oversee and coordinate noise-related programs across state agencies. These agencies must provide the director with the necessary information to understand and evaluate their noise research and control activities when asked.
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Section § 46071
The director must regularly create and share a report about what the state is doing to research and manage noise. This report should explain each state agency's noise-related activities and evaluate how those activities help control noise overall in the state.
On the basis of regular consultation with appropriate state agencies, the director shall compile and publish, from time to time, a report on the status and progress of state activities relating to noise research and noise control. This report shall describe the noise programs of each state agency and assess the contributions of those programs to the state’s overall efforts to control noise.
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Section § 46072
This law requires any state agency in California that is causing or sponsoring an activity resulting in bothersome noise to work with a director to find ways to reduce the noise if it's deemed a public nuisance or objectionable. However, this doesn't apply to activities by private individuals who need a state license or permit for their actions.
In any case where any state agency is carrying out or sponsoring any activity resulting in noise which the director determines amounts to a public nuisance or is otherwise objectionable, such agency shall consult with the director to determine possible means of abating such noise. This section does not apply to any action of a private person for which a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is required to be issued by a state agency.
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Section § 46073
This law requires state agencies to administer their programs in a way that supports the policy outlined in Section 46000, as much as their current authority allows. It doesn't change the power these agencies have to approve or deny licenses, permits, or other permissions for use.
The Legislature authorizes and directs that all state agencies shall, to the fullest extent consistent with existing authority, administer the programs within their control in such a manner as to further the policy declared in Section 46000. This section shall not be construed to limit or expand the authority of any state agency to issue or deny a license, permit, or other entitlement for use.
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Section § 46074
This law requires any California state agency that is responsible for creating rules about noise control to inform and seek feedback from a specific office before making, changing, or removing any noise control regulation.
Each state agency authorized to adopt regulations in the area of noise control shall in the manner specified in subdivision (c) of Section 11423 of the Government Code give notice to and invite the comments of the office concerning any proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation in the area of noise control.
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Section § 46075
This law allows an office to request that any public agency create rules or take actions related to controlling noise. They can do this by following certain rules outlined in other laws.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11426 of the Government Code or other applicable law, the office may petition any public agency for the adoption of regulations or other measures otherwise within the authority of that public agency in the area of noise control.
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Section § 46076
The Office of Noise Control in California is responsible for keeping state agencies informed about federal aid and funding available for noise control initiatives. If an agency requests it, this office can help them apply for federal funds, especially those from the Noise Control Act of 1972, or any other relevant federal source. Additionally, the office can assist in obtaining technical help from the Environmental Protection Agency to support the creation and enforcement of state noise standards and legislation.
The Office of Noise Control shall maintain a program to insure that all state agencies are advised of available federal assistance and funds for noise control programs. The office may, at the request of individual agencies, act for them for the following purposes:
(a)CA Health and Safety Code § 46076(a)
Applying for federal funds which may be made available to the states for noise control programs or related research as a result of the Noise Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-574) or any other federal program or law.
(b)CA Health and Safety Code § 46076(b)
Receiving technical assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate the development and enforcement of state noise standards and model noise legislation.
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Section § 46077
This law requires an office to coordinate state and federal efforts to control noise. The program includes studying federal noise regulations proposed under the Noise Control Act of 1972. Additionally, it involves preparing feedback to ensure federal rules don't weaken California's existing noise standards.
The office shall maintain a program to ensure coordinated state and federal noise control programs including, but not limited to, the following:
(a)CA Health and Safety Code § 46077(a)
The study of federal noise regulations proposed for adoption pursuant to the Noise Control Act of 1972.
(b)CA Health and Safety Code § 46077(b)
The preparation of comments, evaluations, objections or the use of any other means to ensure that the federal government considers existing California noise control statutes and regulations prior to the adoption of regulations in order to prevent the adoption of federal noise regulations weaker than existing state standards.
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