Questions and answers relative to the noise standard.
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CPL 2-2.35A
May 8, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM: JOHN B. MILES, JR., Director
Directorate of Field Operations
SUBJECT: Region III's Supplement to Noise Policy
For your information, I am forwarding to you the attached questions and answers relative to the noise policy which were developed by the Philadelphia Regional Office and reviewed by my staff.
If appropriate, please forward a copy of the attachment to the State designee.
Attachment (see next page)