Reagan and environmental protection: none of the laws will be untouchable

Journal Article · Sat Jan 03 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Natl. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6940984

Mosher, L

President Reagan's belief in the economic impact of environmental policies will likely lead to a reexamination and trimming of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulators to promote economic growth. How fast the new administration can establish a cost/benefit test to regulations will depend on how it decides to measure benefits and whether existing laws can be amended. Pressures for prompt action will come from Reagan's economic appointees and the conservative Heritage Foundation. Some environmentalists hope that the allocation of energy sources will benefit from a free-market approach, but they disagree with his order of priorities in emphasizing nuclear power and opening public lands for energy development. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6940984
• Journal Information: Natl. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Natl. J.; (United States) Vol. 13:1; ISSN NAJOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LAWS
REGULATIONS