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Biological Diversity And Environmental Protection: Authorities To Reduce Risk, Robert L. Fischman
Biological Diversity And Environmental Protection: Authorities To Reduce Risk, Robert L. Fischman
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Worst Things First: Risk, Information, And Regulatory Structure In Toxic Substances Control, John S. Applegate
Worst Things First: Risk, Information, And Regulatory Structure In Toxic Substances Control, John S. Applegate
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Scientific uncertainty is the characteristic problem of toxic substances control, and regulators lack the resources to resolve or significantly reduce uncertainty across all of the risks they must address. For this reason, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has become intensely interested in setting priorities among its responsibilities. EPA lacks, however, a coherent framework within which to implement its findings. In this Article, Professor Applegate proposes that the current regulatory regime for toxic substances be restructured to emphasize thoughtful priority setting rather than unrealistic risk standards and deadlines. In his view, Congress should provide broad parameters for agency action in particular …