Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making

摘要: Federal agencies have taken steps to include the public in a wide range of environmental decisions. Although some form participation is often required by law, usually broad discretion about extent that involvement. Approaches vary widely, from holding information-gathering meetings forming advisory groups actively including citizens making and implementing Proponents argue those who must live with outcome an decision should influence on it. Critics maintain slows can lower its quality people unfamiliar science involved. This book concludes that, when done correctly, improves federal agencies' decisions environment. Well-managed involvement also increases legitimacy eyes affected them, which makes it more likely will be implemented effectively. recommends recognize as valuable their objectives, not just formality law. It details principles approaches use successfully involve public.