Pollution Control in United States
Evaluating the System
1st Edition
Published on 4. April 2014
336 pages
978-1-135-89173-2 (ISBN)
Description
Pollution control, a key component of U.S. environmental policy, has made important progress in recent decades. Yet important problems remain and there is need for improvement in the pollution control regulatory system. This book is the most extensive evaluation of that system ever produced. It reveals many strengths and accomplishments, but also illustrates serious shortcomings and the need for reform. The volume emerges from three years of research on a fragmented 'system' of institutions, statutes, and procedures that is often inefficient and ineffective, hobbled by misplaced priorities. Part I provides an in-depth description of this system, centered on the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the labyrinthine laws it must implement. The authors evaluate the federal legislation, administrative decisionmaking, and the state-federal division of labor that defines the system. Davies and Mazurek assess the effectiveness and efficiency of U.S. pollution control. They discuss the performance of U.S. laws and regulations in comparison with those of other nations, assess the ability of the U.S. pollution control system to meet future problems, and consider proposals for reform and repair. Within this far reaching analysis, they include criteria that are often overlooked by policymakers and analysts, including social values, equity, nonintrusiveness, and public participation.
Reviews / Votes
'An illuminating study that should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in environmental policy.'Howard Kunreuther, University of Pennsylvania
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Reflowable
File size
11,27 MB
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978-1-135-89173-2 (9781135891732)
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Persons
J. Clarence Davies is a senior fellow at Resources for the Future. He is a former assistant administrator for policy with the U.S. EPA and has published widely on environmental issues.
Jan Mazurek is a former researcher with CRM and author of Making Microchips: Policy, Globalization, and Economic Restructuring in the Semi-conductor Industry.Mazurek was a researcher at the center.
Jan Mazurek is a former researcher with CRM and author of Making Microchips: Policy, Globalization, and Economic Restructuring in the Semi-conductor Industry.Mazurek was a researcher at the center.
Content
Foreword
Paul R. Portney
Preface
J. Clarence Davies and Jan Mazurek
1. Introduction
The Need for Evaluation
The Pollution Control Regulatory System
Criteria for Evaluation
Structure of the Book
References
PART I: EVALUATING THE PROCESS
2. Federal Legislation
Description
History
Command and Control
Fragmentation
Overlaps and Inconsistencies
Disparity between Resources and Responsibility
Court Review of EPA Decisions
References
3. Administrative Decisionmaking
Scope and Limitations
Use of Scientific Information
Risk Assessment and Comparative Risk
Economic Analysis
Fragmentation within EPA
Absence of Feedback and Evaluation
Roles of OMB, OSTP, and CEQ
References
4 The Federal-State Division of Labor
Evolution of Federal-State Responsibilities
Current State Capabilities
Criteria for Division of Labor
Unfunded Mandates
References
PART II: EVALUATING THE REGULATORY SYSTEM
5. Reducing Pollution Levels
Overview
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Municipal Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Toxics
Pesticides
Regulatory system and Pollution Levels
Conclusion
References
6. Targeting the Most Important Problems
The Need to Set Priorities
Priorities
Total Cost of Pollution Control to EPA
Methods for Evaluating EPA's Priorities
Evaluating EPA's Priorities
References
7. Efficiency
Economics and Environmental Protection
Benefits and Costs of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
Cost-effectiveness of Pollution Control Regulations
Macroeconomic Effects
Conclusions
References
8. Social Values
Public Involvement
Nonintrusiveness
Environmental Justice
Other Social Values
Conclusions
References
9. Comparison with Other Countries
Pollution Levels
Pollution Control Provisions and Implementation
Control Measures: Waste and Toxics
Integrated Pollution Control
International Competitiveness and Trade
Summary
References
10. Ability to Meet Future Problems
Forecasting and Uncertainty
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Municipal Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Heavy Metals
New Items on the Agenda
Summary
Endnotes
Paul R. Portney
Preface
J. Clarence Davies and Jan Mazurek
1. Introduction
The Need for Evaluation
The Pollution Control Regulatory System
Criteria for Evaluation
Structure of the Book
References
PART I: EVALUATING THE PROCESS
2. Federal Legislation
Description
History
Command and Control
Fragmentation
Overlaps and Inconsistencies
Disparity between Resources and Responsibility
Court Review of EPA Decisions
References
3. Administrative Decisionmaking
Scope and Limitations
Use of Scientific Information
Risk Assessment and Comparative Risk
Economic Analysis
Fragmentation within EPA
Absence of Feedback and Evaluation
Roles of OMB, OSTP, and CEQ
References
4 The Federal-State Division of Labor
Evolution of Federal-State Responsibilities
Current State Capabilities
Criteria for Division of Labor
Unfunded Mandates
References
PART II: EVALUATING THE REGULATORY SYSTEM
5. Reducing Pollution Levels
Overview
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Municipal Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Toxics
Pesticides
Regulatory system and Pollution Levels
Conclusion
References
6. Targeting the Most Important Problems
The Need to Set Priorities
Priorities
Total Cost of Pollution Control to EPA
Methods for Evaluating EPA's Priorities
Evaluating EPA's Priorities
References
7. Efficiency
Economics and Environmental Protection
Benefits and Costs of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
Cost-effectiveness of Pollution Control Regulations
Macroeconomic Effects
Conclusions
References
8. Social Values
Public Involvement
Nonintrusiveness
Environmental Justice
Other Social Values
Conclusions
References
9. Comparison with Other Countries
Pollution Levels
Pollution Control Provisions and Implementation
Control Measures: Waste and Toxics
Integrated Pollution Control
International Competitiveness and Trade
Summary
References
10. Ability to Meet Future Problems
Forecasting and Uncertainty
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Municipal Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Heavy Metals
New Items on the Agenda
Summary
Endnotes
