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PublisherTaylor & Francis Group

ISBN-101933115726

ISBN-139781933115726

eBay Product ID (ePID)71184174

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Number of Pages252 Pages

Publication NameSmog Check : Science, Federalism, and the Politics of Clean Air

LanguageEnglish

SubjectEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, Environmental / Pollution Control, Ecology, Automotive, Public Policy / Environmental Policy

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

AuthorDouglas S. Eisinger

Subject AreaNature, Political Science, Technology & Engineering

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight14.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2010-007293

Dewey Edition22

Reviews'What might seem an arcane debate about how cars should be inspected was actually the first round in a massive battle between determined bureaucrats and unmovable politicians, with the fate of the brand-new Clean Air Act Amendments in the balance. This is a rare and valuable glimpse at how America makes - or fails to make - critical environmental and public health policy decisions.' -Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board 'Compelling and relevant. It is full of detail but not bogged down in jargon, and very effectively reflects the views of participants in different institutions. Eisinger offers a host of concrete lessons for policymakers and students of the policymaking process.' -Gary C. Bryner, Brigham Young University 'Doug Eisinger successfully pulls back the curtain on how policy is actually accomplished; Smog Check provides a unique look at the strengths and weaknesses of our legislative system. It's a fascinating primer with timeless insights for anyone interested in public policy or environmental management.' -Richard Katz, member, California State Assembly, 1980-96 'As a legislative participant in the debate between the EPA and the State of California over reducing air pollution from automobiles, I found Doug Eisinger's history fascinating. It contains a discerning account of the legislative process and imparts useful information for resolving future conflicts between state and federal authorities. The book is a primer for implementation of environmental and other national policy.' -Judge Quentin L. Kopp, member, California State Senate, 1986-98, 'What might seem an arcane debate about how cars should be inspected was actually the first round in a massive battle between determined bureaucrats and unmovable politicians, with the fate of the brand-new Clean Air Act Amendments in the balance. This is a rare and valuable glimpse at how America makes-or fails to make-critical environmental and public health policy decisions.'Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board'Compelling and relevant. It is full of detail but not bogged down in jargon, and very effectively reflects the views of participants in different institutions. Eisinger offers a host of concrete lessons for policymakers and students of the policymaking process.'Gary C. Bryner, Brigham Young University'Doug Eisinger successfully pulls back the curtain on how policy is actually accomplished; Smog Check provides a unique look at the strengths and weaknesses of our legislative system. It's a fascinating primer with timeless insights for anyone interested in public policy or environmental management.'Richard Katz, member, California State Assembly, 1980-96'As a legislative participant in the debate between the EPA and the State of California over reducing air pollution from automobiles, I found Doug Eisinger's history fascinating. It contains a discerning account of the legislative process and imparts useful information for resolving future conflicts between state and federal authorities. The book is a primer for implementation of environmental and other national policy.' Judge Quentin L. Kopp, member, California State Senate, 1986-98

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal363.739/25610973

Table Of ContentForeword by Mary Nichols Preface The Art of Smog Check Part I: Background 1. Introduction to a State vs. Federal Dispute 2. A Brief History Leading up to the Conflict Part II: The Smog Check Conflict and its Outcomes 3. EPA Policy Runs into California Politics 4. Stalemate: Negotiations and Sanctions 5. The Deal: Flexibility Granted 6. Timelines: A Brief Visualization of the Debate Period 7. Smog Check's Legacy Part III: Analysis 8. Why the Conflict Occurred 9. The Public, the Press, and Environmental Policy 10. Lessons Learned and a New Regulatory Tool 11. Epilogue: Viewpoints from Others at EPA References Appendices A. Enhanced I/M Requirements in the 1990 CAAA B. Automotive Air Pollution and Emission Standards C. An Overview of the U.S. RSD Experience Index About the Author

SynopsisWhen federal and state governments battle over environmental regulations, whose approach should prevail? Shortly after passage of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, a controversial U.S. EPA mandate led to an intense conflict between federal regulators and California politicians. The disagreement pitted EPA's required overhaul of auto inspections against California's desire to self-govern its test program - popularly called 'Smog Check.' The conflict nearly upended the Clean Air Act, and triggered dramatic policy shifts throughout the United States. Smog Check presents these struggles in first-hand detail. Eisinger, an EPA official at the time of this conflict, probes deeply into the issues and explores broader questions including: when does it become imperative for agencies to bargain with one another, when should regulatory flexibility and performance-based regulations be favored over command and control approaches, and what should be done when decisions need to be made in the face of scientific disagreement? The book also includes insightful commentary from other EPA participants in the Smog Check controversy. Smog Check's lessons will be relevant to climate change, air pollution control, and numerous other policy challenges., When federal and state governments battle over environmental regulations, whose approach should prevail? Shortly after passage of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, a controversial U.S. EPA mandate led to an intense conflict between federal regulators and California politicians. The disagreement pitted EPA's required overhaul of auto inspections against California's desire to self-govern its test program - popularly called 'Smog Check.' The conflict nearly upended the Clean Air Act, and triggered dramatic policy shifts throughout the United States. Smog Check presents these struggles in first-hand detail. Eisinger, an EPA official at the time of this conflict, probes deeply into the issues and explores broader questions including: when does it become imperative for agencies to bargain with one another, when should regulatory flexibility and performance-based regulations be favored over command and control approaches, and what should be done when decisions need to be made in the face of scientific disagreement? The book also includes insightful commentary from other EPA participants in the Smog Check controversy. Smog Check's lessons will be relevant to climate change, air pollution control, and numerous other policy challenges. First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

LC Classification NumberHC110.A4E46 2010