This is the third and last of a series of excerpts from the Cookbook. (Editor)

Regulations and standards relative to air quality control in Colorado are defined in this publication. Presented first are definitions of terms, a statement of intent, and general provisions applicable to all emission control regulations adopted by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission. Following this, three regulations are enumerated: (1)…

Addresses problem of insects and other pests in library facility and material maintenance. Highlights include dangers of chemical pesticides; alternative methods for treatment of book infestations (light and temperature regulation, freezing, establishment of low oxygen atmosphere, microwaves and radiation, boric acid); and state and federal laws…

Describes the scientific basis of cancer risk assessment, outlining the dominant controversies surrounding the use of different methods for identifying carcinogens (short-term tests, animal bioassays, and epidemiological studies). Points out that risk assessment is as much an art as it is a science. (DH)

Environmental management is buffeted by conflicting demands, calling for either relaxation of environmental regulations or for increased effectiveness and overall performance. While seemingly dichotomous, these demands can be reconciled through alternative approaches to environmental management. Several of these approaches are discussed, focusing…

Surveys the effects of federal regulation upon energy self sufficiency and fuel development in the United States. Recommends ways the public and the government can alleviate the energy problem. Five appendices discuss the greenhouse effect, sulfur dioxide, acid rain, zero population, pollution, and zero health risk. (SK)

Describes how the Reagan administration's antienvironmentalist attitudes are shown in new public policies. The authors examine the way administration appointments to environmentally sensitive agences are affecting environmental law. The response of environmental action groups to these policy changes is discussed. (AM)

Identifies specific problem areas related to the handling, storage, and conservation of microforms and outlines recommendations for dealing effectively with them. A bibliography of 11 items is included. (Author/CHC)

Business education is expanding to represent environmental effects in management and decision topics. This article describes the status of environmental regulation, the deployment of environmental management in business affairs, and the status of business education in presenting environmental management topics. A survey of business schools in the…

Because radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in this country, the article presents a question and answer sheet on where radon comes from, which buildings are most likely to have radon, how to tell whether there is a problem, and expenses involved in testing and fixing problems. (SM)

As a result of new federal regulations, camps are revising procedures for waste disposal from their health centers. Discusses the importance of properly handling infectious material and developing written policies; determining how infectious waste can be incorporated safely into the general waste stream; and arranging for disposal. (LP)

Explores the results of a random phone survey of 300 small businesses in order to develop a pollution-prevention campaign. Results indicate that respondents understood the concept of pollution prevention and were taking steps to reduce their part in it. Businesses preferred to obtain their information from suppliers, publications, and other…

The German end-of-life vehicle take-back system is described and analyzed in terms of its impact on the environment and the car companies involved. It is concluded that although this system is often cited as an example of a successful take-back scheme, it is not one that maximizes the value recovered from end-of-life vehicles. As a result,…