§ 650.164 - Policies.

The Department of the Army will—

(a) Comply with all DOD and applicable Federal, State and local noise control standards promulgated pursuant to the Noise Control Act in the planning, siting, design, construction and operation of Army controlled facilities and installations. The aim is to promote an environment for all people free from noise that jeopardizes their health and welfare.

(b) Procure commercial equipment and products, or those adapted for military use, that are in compliance with established Federal noise standards and give priority to use of low-noise-emission products within reasonable cost and mission limitations.

(c) Incorporate noise control provisions in the design and procurement of vehicles, aircraft, weapons systems and other military-unique equipment for use in combat operations to the extent that essential operational capabilities are not significantly impaired.

(d) Include the impact of environmental noise in any assessment of an Army action or program.

(e) Institute measures to reduce and/or control the generation of noise from flying and flying-related activities and comply with DOD Instruction 4165.57 on Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ).

(f) Periodically monitor Army installations and their environs to insure that applicable Federal, State, interstate and local noise standards are met.