Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals, Title III, and Communities

Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals, Title III, and Communities

Author: Caroline McNeil

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-08

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 0788178725

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Prepared for State and local government officials, LEPCs, and other community groups that want to make Title III of the Superfund Amend. and Reauth. Act of 1986 work. It is intended as a practical guide for those who have little or no previous experience in the field of communication, and whose time and resources are limited. Discusses planning, which is vital to the success of a communication program. Suggests ways to get and keep people involved, especially important because Title III affects so many sectors of the community. A how-to-do-it section talks about specific tasks, such as giving a speech or writing a press release.


Environmental Progress and Challenges

Environmental Progress and Challenges

Author: DIANE Publishing Company

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997-12

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0788142771

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The report begins with an overview outlining the Agency1s major priorities. These priorities, such as responding to risk, encouraging public involvement, and preventing future environmental problems are emphasized throughout the report. The overview is followed by chapters on Air, Water, Land, and Toxics. Each chapter is divided into sections that focus on the most important environmental issues. This report is largely an update of 3Environmental Progress and Challenges: An EPA Perspective2 (1984). From 1984 to 1988 EPA created new programs such as wetlands and marine and estuarine protection.


Principles of Hazardous Materials Management

Principles of Hazardous Materials Management

Author: Roger D. Griffin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1420089714

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Since the publication of the first edition of this volume in 1988, we have made great strides in reducing the amount of toxic waste that threatens our water, soil, and air. A greater acceptance of clean fuels and clean technologies, along with increased public awareness of environmental health hazards has given us greater optimism about the future