Coastal pollution: environmental impacts of federal activities can be better managed. Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment, Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives

Date

1991

Authors

U.S. General Accounting Office
Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division

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Publisher

U.S. General Accounting Office; Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division

Abstract

Evaluation on whether or not federal activities in coastal areas conflict with sensible growth and long-term environmental quality. Specifically, 1) whether federal agency activities affecting coastal areas are undergoing required environmental reviews and 2) whether such reviews ensure that all major environmental impacts are considered in the decision - making process.

Description

51 pgs.

Keywords

environmental impact, coasts, pollution, coastal zone management, marine pollution, environmental aspects, environmental policy

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