Several animal species are able to hear frequencies well beyond the human hearing range. Some dolphins and bats, for example, can hear frequencies up to 100 kHz. Elephants can hear sounds at 14â16 Hz, while some whales can hear infrasonic sounds as low as 7 Hz (in water).
Several federal agencies were established during the Nixon Administration. These include: 1  OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 2  MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration)  NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
The EPA was proposed by President Richard Nixon and began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order. The order establishing the EPA was ratified by committee hearings in the House and Senate. The agency is led by its Administrator, who is appointed by the president and approved by Congress.he agency conducts environmental assessment, research, and education. It has the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing national standards under a variety of environmental laws, in consultation with state, tribal, and local governments.