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Zusatztext 'What might seem an arcane debate about how cars should be inspected was actually the first round in a massive battle between determined bureaucrats and unmovable politicians! with the fate of the brand-new Clean Air Act Amendments in the balance. This is a rare and valuable glimpse at how America makes - or fails to make - critical environmental and public health policy decisions.' -Mary Nichols! Chair! California Air Resources Board 'Compelling and relevant. It is full of detail but not bogged down in jargon! and very effectively reflects the views of participants in different institutions. Eisinger offers a host of concrete lessons for policymakers and students of the policymaking process.' -Gary C. Bryner! Brigham Young University 'Doug Eisinger successfully pulls back the curtain on how policy is actually accomplished; Smog Check provides a unique look at the strengths and weaknesses of our legislative system. It's a fascinating primer with timeless insights for anyone interested in public policy or environmental management.' -Richard Katz! member! California State Assembly! 1980-96 'As a legislative participant in the debate between the EPA and the State of California over reducing air pollution from automobiles! I found Doug Eisinger's history fascinating. It contains a discerning account of the legislative process and imparts useful information for resolving future conflicts between state and federal authorities. The book is a primer for implementation of environmental and other national policy.' -Judge Quentin L. Kopp! member! California State Senate! 1986-98 Informationen zum Autor Douglas S. Eisinger is the director of transportation policy and planning at Sonoma Technology, Inc. (STI). He was the mobile sources section chief for EPA Region 9 from 1991 through 1995. He has also been the program manager for the U.C. Davis-Caltrans Air Quality Project. In 2006-2007, he was a Resources for the Future Fellow in Environmental Regulatory Implementation. Also in 2006, Dr. Eisinger was selected as a national air quality expert by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Klappentext Shortly after passage of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments! a controversial US EPA mandate led to an intense conflict between federal regulators and California politicians. This title includes insightful commentary from other EPA participants in the Smog Check controversy. Its lessons will be relevant to numerous policy challenges. Zusammenfassung Shortly after passage of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, a controversial US EPA mandate led to an intense conflict between federal regulators and California politicians. This title includes insightful commentary from other EPA participants in the Smog Check controversy. Its lessons will be relevant to numerous policy challenges. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Mary Nichols Preface The Art of Smog Check Part I: Background 1. Introduction to a State vs. Federal Dispute 2. A Brief History Leading up to the Conflict Part II: The Smog Check Conflict and its Outcomes 3. EPA Policy Runs into California Politics 4. Stalemate: Negotiations and Sanctions 5. The Deal: Flexibility Granted 6. Timelines: A Brief Visualization of the Debate Period 7. Smog Check's Legacy Part III: Analysis 8. Why the Conflict Occurred 9. The Public, the Press, and Environmental Policy 10. Lessons Learned and a New Regulatory Tool 11. Epilogue: Viewpoints from Others at EPA References Appendices A. Enhanced I/M Requirements in the 1990 CAAA B. Automotive Air Pollution and Emission Standards C. An Overview of the U.S. RSD Experience Index About the Author ...
