Reducing the Potential Scope of Chemical Catastrophes in the US Chemical Industry: Evidence From the EPA's Risk Management Planning Program

IF 1.8 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2022-05-16 DOI:10.1177/10482911221101046

Paul Orum

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Abstract

Available information suggests that some chemical facilities are reducing the potential for catastrophic chemical releases to nearby communities. However, the actual extent and nature of any technological changes are not well documented, and the pace of change is slow at best. Moreover, major federal programs do not routinely investigate industry practices and communicate lessons learned, thereby missing important opportunities to generate knowledge of solutions that reduce populations at risk.

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减少美国化学工业中化学灾难的潜在范围:来自EPA风险管理计划计划的证据

现有信息表明，一些化学设施正在减少向附近社区释放灾难性化学物质的可能性。然而，任何技术变化的实际范围和性质都没有得到很好的记录，而且变化的速度充其量是缓慢的。此外，主要的联邦项目没有定期调查行业实践和交流经验教训，从而错过了产生减少风险人口的解决方案的重要机会。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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3.50

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4.30%

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