42 U.S.C. § 7641: Noise abatement

effects at various levels; projected growth of noise levels in urban areas through the year 2000; the psychological and physiological effect on humans; effects of sporadic extreme noise (such as jet noise near airports) as compared with constant noise; effect on wildlife and property (including values); effect of sonic booms on property (including values); and such other matters as may be of interest in the public welfare. In conducting such investigation, the Administrator shall hold public hearings, conduct research, experiments, demonstrations, and studies. The Administrator shall report the results of such investigation and study, together with his recommendations for legislation or other action, to the President and the Congress not later than one year after December 31, 1970 . In any case where any Federal department or agency is carrying out or sponsoring any activity resulting in noise which the Administrator determines amounts to a public nuisance or is otherwise objectionable, such department or agency shall consult with the Administrator to determine possible means of abating such noise.