2005 California Health and Safety Code Sections 46080 CHAPTER 8. RESEARCH AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

46080.  In furtherance of his responsibilities under this division
and to complement, as necessary, the noise research programs of
federal agencies and of other state agencies, the director is
authorized to:
   (a) Conduct research, and finance research by contract with other
public and private bodies, on the effects, measurement, and control
of noise, including but not limited to:
   (1) Investigation of the psychological and physiological effects
of noise on humans and the effects of noise on domestic animals,
wildlife, and property, and determination of acceptable levels of
noise on the basis of such effects.
   (2) Development of improved methods and standards for measurement
and monitoring of noise.
   (3) Determination of the most effective and practicable means of
controlling noise generation, transmission, and reception.
   (b) Coordinate with and become knowledgeable concerning the noise
research programs of other governmental entities including the
federal government.
   (c) Disseminate to the public information on the effects of noise,
acceptable noise levels, and techniques for noise measurement and
control.