The Role of Science in EPA Decision Making.

Dowd, Richard M.; Yosie, Terry F.

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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The Role of Science in EPA Decision Making.

Dowd, Richard M.; Yosie, Terry F.

Environmental Science and Technology, v15 n10 p1137-41 Oct 1981

Discusses the role of scientific information in four areas: research management, distinctions between science issues and policy issues, criteria development and standard setting, and risk analysis. Recommends ways to improve the process by which scientific data are evaluated and incorporated into standard-setting actions by EPA decision makers. (DC)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Environmental Education, Environmental Research, Environmental Standards, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Guidelines, Higher Education, Policy Formation, Public Agencies, Science Education, Scientific Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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