Toward a pollution abatement monitoring policy: Measurements, model mechanics, and data requirements

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Environmental Professional; (United States)

OSTI ID:6664917

Haynes, K E ^[1]; Ratick, S ^[2]; Cummings-Saxton, J ^[3]

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1. George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA (United States). Inst. of Public Policy
2. Clark Univ., Worcester, MA (United States). Center for Technology, Environment, and Development
3. Industrial Economics, Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States)

Due to federal and state legislative action, industrial plant environmental pollution measurements are becoming available. These data provide an opportunity to monitor environmental management progress. This article suggests the mechanics of a new data envelopment analysis model for pollution monitoring. This model is sensitive to economic and technological considerations in evaluating progress in pollution reduction. Data and measurement needs and present limitations are outlined.

• OSTI ID: 6664917
• Journal Information: Environmental Professional; (United States), Vol. 16:4; ISSN 0191-5398
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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