Science at EPA : information in the regulatory process / / by Mark R. Powell |
Autore | Powell Mark R. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Resources for the Future, , 1999 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (448 p.) |
Disciplina |
363.7/056/0973
363.70560973 |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental policy - United States - Decision making
Environmental sciences - Research - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-138-46570-4
1-134-27162-X 1-315-07426-5 0-585-31998-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; Importance of the Problem; Nature of the Problem; Use of Science in Environmental Policy; Description of This Study; Endnotes; References; 2. Acquisition and Use of Science at EPA; Path of Science from Sources to Decisionmaker: Fate and Transport Analogy; Case Study Examples; Fate and Transport Analogy Limitations; Sources of Scientific Information; The Web of Communications; Endnotes; References; 3. Science inside EPA: Office of Research and Development; Agency Science Resources
Office of Research and Development (ORD)Endnotes; References; 4. Science inside EPA: The Regulatory Programs; Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS); Office of Air and Radiation (OAR); Office of Water; Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER); Regional Offices; Endnotes; References; 5. An Evaluation; EPAs Science Agenda; Factors That Affect the Use of Science in Decisionmaking; The State of Environmental Science; Variation in EPAs Use of Science over Time; Addressing Uncertainty; Quality Control; Endnotes; References; 6. Policy Proposals Political LeadershipEPA Science Budget; Peer Review; Endnotes; References; Appendix A: The 1991 Lead/Copper Drinking Water Rule; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix B: The 1995 Decision Not To Revise the Arsenic in Drinking Water Rule; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix C: The 1987 Revision of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Particulate Matter BackgroundScientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix D: The 1993 Decision Not To Revise the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix E: The 1983-1984 Suspensions of Ethylene Dibromide under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision Concluding ObservationsEndnotes; References; Appendix F: The 1989 Asbestos Ban and Phaseout Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Endnotes; References; Appendix G: Control of Dioxins and Other Organochlorines from the Pulp and Paper Industry under the Clean Water Act; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; The Proposal, Industry's Response, and a New Framework; Concluding Observations; Endnotes; References; Appendix H: Lead in Soil at Superfund Mining Sites Background |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455479803321 |
Powell Mark R.
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Science at EPA : information in the regulatory process / / Mark R. Powell |
Autore | Powell Mark R. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Resources for the Future, , 1999 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 433 pages) : illustrations |
Disciplina |
363.7/056/0973
363.70560973 |
Soggetto topico |
Environmental policy - United States - Decision making
Environmental sciences - Research - United States |
ISBN |
1-134-27169-7
1-138-46570-4 1-134-27162-X 1-315-07426-5 0-585-31998-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; Importance of the Problem; Nature of the Problem; Use of Science in Environmental Policy; Description of This Study; Endnotes; References; 2. Acquisition and Use of Science at EPA; Path of Science from Sources to Decisionmaker: Fate and Transport Analogy; Case Study Examples; Fate and Transport Analogy Limitations; Sources of Scientific Information; The Web of Communications; Endnotes; References; 3. Science inside EPA: Office of Research and Development; Agency Science Resources
Office of Research and Development (ORD); Endnotes; References; 4. Science inside EPA: The Regulatory Programs; Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS); Office of Air and Radiation (OAR); Office of Water; Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER); Regional Offices; Endnotes; References; 5. An Evaluation; EPAs Science Agenda; Factors That Affect the Use of Science in Decisionmaking; The State of Environmental Science; Variation in EPAs Use of Science over Time; Addressing Uncertainty; Quality Control; Endnotes; References; 6. Policy Proposals Political Leadership; EPA Science Budget; Peer Review; Endnotes; References; Appendix A: The 1991 Lead/Copper Drinking Water Rule; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix B: The 1995 Decision Not To Revise the Arsenic in Drinking Water Rule; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix C: The 1987 Revision of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Particulate Matter Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix D: The 1993 Decision Not To Revise the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Appendix E: The 1983-1984 Suspensions of Ethylene Dibromide under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision Concluding Observations; Endnotes; References; Appendix F: The 1989 Asbestos Ban and Phaseout Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; Science in the Final Decision; Concluding Observations; Endnotes; References; Appendix G: Control of Dioxins and Other Organochlorines from the Pulp and Paper Industry under the Clean Water Act; Background; Scientific Issues; The Process within EPA; The Proposal, Industry's Response, and a New Framework; Concluding Observations; Endnotes; References; Appendix H: Lead in Soil at Superfund Mining Sites; Background |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778603803321 |
Powell Mark R.
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New York : , : Resources for the Future, , 1999 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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