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Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Jane E. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1976
An experimental approach now being tried to resolve environmental conflicts is the use of the negotiation-mediation process. The role of the mediator and the nature of the mediation process as applied to environmental disputes are outlined. (BT)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making
Peer reviewedHauser, Thomas R.; Shearer, S. David – Environmental Science and Technology, 1975
Descriptors: Administration, Air Pollution, Decision Making, Environment
Peer reviewedEnvironmental Science and Technology, 1975
A National Academy of Sciences study for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will provide insights into the acquisition and utilization of scientific and technical information for making environmental regulatory decisions. The output of EPA's decision-making process will be analyzed through a series of case studies. (BT)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Environment, Environmental Research
Peer reviewedHills, John P. – Environmental Science and Technology, 1976
When dealing with the "frontier of scientific knowledge" and questions of public health, United States courts are waiving traditional burdens of proof, giving increased weight to expert opinions and/or lowering their standard of necessary proof. Recent cases involving asbestos, pesticides, lead in gasoline, and vinyl chlorides are discussed. (BT)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Decision Making, Environment, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedDowd, Richard M.; Yosie, Terry F. – Environmental Science and Technology, 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.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Environmental Education, Environmental Research, Environmental Standards
