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BA/noise.pr 97-66 Contact: Tom Ogle, 301-217-2060 PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE For Immediate Release: March 5, 1997 Public feedback is being sought by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Noise Control Advisory Board (NCAB) on potential changes to the County's Noise Control Ordinance. The changes are designed to address various noise control challenges which can impact the quality of life and working conditions within the County and to provide equitable regulations for residents, communities and businesses. Some of the factors prompting changes in the ordinance are changing demographics (more cluster development which concentrates various populations into multiple-use areas), an increase in the number of home-based businesses and telecommuting, and flexible schedules that affect times when individuals work and sleep. These changes may create the need to amend the existing ordinance, establishing and regulating "quiet hours," controlling noise levels, and providing waiver provisions and temporary exemptions. For example, new provisions may need to be added for power garden equipment, home auto repair and other equipment and activities. Anecdotal information is needed to help reflect the experiences and expectations of -more- PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT .NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE 2-2-2-2 residents and home-office workers. Send questions and/or comments to: NCAB, c/o Tom Ogle, Noise Control Program Director, Department of Environmental Protection, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850. For questions, or to receive a noise control information kit, including a copy of the current ordinance, call 301-217-2177. # # #
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