Institutionalized evaluation and intergovernmental relations: the case of coastal zone management

Journal Article · · Publius; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3330131· OSTI ID:5045403

Lowry, Jr, G K; Okamura, N H

The enactment of national environmental management programs was prompted, in large part, by the perceived failure of state and local government officials to deal adequately with pollution control and resource management problems. Paradoxically, the implementaion of several important environmental management programs relies heavily on these same state and local officials. Congress has sought to resolve this paradox by requiring federal evaluation of state and local environmental planning and management activities. Many of these evaluations are little more than routine fiscal audits. However one agency, the Office of Coastal Zone Management, has sought to develop a systematic evaluation process focusing on all aspects of state coastal zone programs. These evaluative efforts have led to intergovernmental tensions, most notably with regard to the purposes and methods of evaluation, the appropriate roles of federal and state officials, and the resources available for evaluation. In spite of these tensions, there is broad agreement about the value of the evaluation process and its potential applicability in other contexts. 43 references.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Hawaii, Honolulu
• OSTI ID: 5045403
• Journal Information: Publius; (United States), Journal Name: Publius; (United States) Vol. 13:4; ISSN PBLSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
290400 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
COASTAL REGIONS
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT
COOPERATION
EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
LAWS
MANAGEMENT