The California EPA is establishing new criteria with which to assess state environmental programs and create a standard environmental evaluation.
The California Environmental Protection Agency is establishing new criteria with which to assess state environmental programs in efforts to create a more comprehensive and universal methodology of evaluation among differentdepartments and boards. Each Cal/EPA board and program had formerlyestablished its own criteria of evaluation, usually based upon oneenvironmental medium, such as air or water. The new plan includes thedevelopment of a set of environmental indicators that will allowscientists, regulators, and the public to better comprehend the state ofthe environment and the effectiveness of the Cal/EPA Programs. TheOffice of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) will take thelead in the development of the new system, with the initial set ofindicators established by August 2001.
Thanks to California 2000 Project
FULL STORY: Cal/EPA Developing Environmental Indicators
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