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Industry Response to SARA Title III: Pollution Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Risk Communication

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  • Susan L. Santos
  • Vincent T. Covello
  • David B. McCallum

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This paper reports results from a survey designed to: (1) evaluate changes in industrial pollution prevention practices since the passage of the landmark environmental legislation, the Emergency Planning and Community Right‐to‐Know Act of 1986, also known as SARA Title III, and (2) identify those factors that may contribute to an industrial facility engaging in pollution prevention and risk communication activities. The survey was conducted under a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Columbia University Center for Risk Communication. Evidence from the survey indicates that a wide variety of waste and pollution reduction activities have been undertaken since passage of the Act. Virtually all facilities surveyed in the pulp and paper, chemical, and petroleum and refining industries reported that they had reduced pollutants or wastes on at least one often measures, including reducing toxic air emissions. Most facilities indicated paying more attention to pollution prevention activities as a result of SARA Title III and half reported that their communication activities have also increased.

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  • Susan L. Santos & Vincent T. Covello & David B. McCallum, 1996. "Industry Response to SARA Title III: Pollution Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Risk Communication," Risk Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 16(1), pages 57-66, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:riskan:v:16:y:1996:i:1:p:57-66
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1539-6924.1996.tb01436.x
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