Author: United States. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental RelationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Intergovernmental Decisionmaking for Environmental Protection and Public Works
Author: United States. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental RelationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Intergovernmental Decisionmaking for Environmental Protection and Public Works
Author: Daniel R. MandelkerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780788115165
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Identifies conflicts between proposed state and local public works projects and the Federal environmental decisionmaking process. Tables.
Intergovernmental Decisionmaking for Environmental Protection and Public Works
Author: United States. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental RelationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309134412
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Federal agencies have taken steps to include the public in a wide range of environmental decisions. Although some form of public participation is often required by law, agencies usually have broad discretion about the extent of that involvement. Approaches vary widely, from holding public information-gathering meetings to forming advisory groups to actively including citizens in making and implementing decisions. Proponents of public participation argue that those who must live with the outcome of an environmental decision should have some influence on it. Critics maintain that public participation slows decision making and can lower its quality by including people unfamiliar with the science involved. This book concludes that, when done correctly, public participation improves the quality of federal agencies' decisions about the environment. Well-managed public involvement also increases the legitimacy of decisions in the eyes of those affected by them, which makes it more likely that the decisions will be implemented effectively. This book recommends that agencies recognize public participation as valuable to their objectives, not just as a formality required by the law. It details principles and approaches agencies can use to successfully involve the public.
Information Systems and the Environment
Author: National Academy of EngineeringPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309062438
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Information technology is a powerful tool for meeting environmental objectives and promoting sustainable development. This collection of papers by leaders in industry, government, and academia explores how information technology can improve environmental performance by individual firms, collaborations among firms, and collaborations among firms, government agencies, and academia. Information systems can also be used by nonprofit organizations and the government to inform the public about broad environmental issues and environmental conditions in their neighborhoods. Several papers address the challenges to information management posed by the explosive increase in information and knowledge about environmental issues and potential solutions, including determining what information is environmentally relevant and how it can be used in decision making. In addition, case studies are described and show how industry is using information systems to ensure sustainable development and meet environmental standards. The book also includes examples from the public sector showing how governments use information knowledge systems to disseminate "best practices" beyond big firms to small businesses, and from the world of the Internet showing how knowledge is shared among environmental advocates and the general public.
Intergovernmental Perspective
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal government
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Each issue concentrates on a different topic.
High Performance Public Works
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Living Within Constraints
Author: Institute for Water Resources (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Infrastructure (Economics)
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Corridor Preservation: Study of legal and institutional barriers
Author: Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1070
Book Description