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International environmental standards handbook / Scott S.
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“If Delicate Arch has any significance it lies, I will venture, in the
power of the odd and unexpected to startle the senses and surprise the
mind out of their ruts of habit, to compel us into a reawakened
awareness of the wonderful—that which is full of wonder.”
Edward Abbey
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Author
Scott Olson is Director of the Colorado Environmental Training Center and former Chair of the
Environmental, Health and Safety Department at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood,
Colorado. He is a faculty instructor and coordinator of the Water Quality Management and Envi-
ronmental and Safety Technology Degree programs. Mr. Olson is also a program chair and instructor
for the Rocky Mountain Education Center, OSHA Training Institute at Red Rocks Community
College. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Hazardous Materials
Association representing training and education. His company, Altitude Training Associates, pro-
vides environmental, health and safety training to a variety of organizations.
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Contents
Part I–Introduction to International Environmental Standards
Part II–International Conventions, Treaties, and Agreements
An Introduction to International Environmental Controls
The Influence of Command and Control Regulations
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Text of the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human
The Rio Declaration On Environment And Development (1992)
World Charter for Nature (1982)
Text of the World Charter for Nature
Media-Specific Conventions, Agreements and Standards
Introduction
Media-Specific Regulations for Selected Countries
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Bermuda
Canada (Federal)
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International Treaties Relating to the Environment
Part III–Environmental Standards
An Introduction to International Standards Organizations and the
Development Process
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Guiding Principles and Practices for Business
Introduction
Bellagio Principles
CERES Principles
Responsible Care
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), World Business Organization
The Business Charter for Sustainable Development
World Federation of Engineering Organizations, Code of Ethics
References
Programs of the United Nations
Introduction
United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
Introduction
UNCED Collection
Agenda 21
United Nations Environment Program
Programs of the United Nations
UNEP Environmental Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO)
Environmental Management Systems
Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
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Major Federal Agency EMS/ISO Initiatives
EPA Position Statement on Environmental Management Systems and ISO14001 and a
Important Organizations and Terms for Environmental Management Systems (terms
Agencies and Organizations Conducting EMS Activities
Sources of Additional Information
Documents and Publications
Internet sites for European Union Institutions
EU Directives and Environmental Programs
EU Standards for the Safety of Machinery
Directory of Community Legislation in Force Relating to the Environment
References
Part IV–Environmental Protection in the United States
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969
Historic, Scientific, and Cultural Resources
Historic Sites Act (1935), 16 USC
National Historic Preservation Act (1966), 16 USC
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Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) and Emergency Planning and
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
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Summary of the Regulation
Additional Information
Part V–Sources of Additional Information
Directory of Organizations and Agencies
Environmental Agencies of the World
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Institutions of the EU
U.S. State Environmental Agencies
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Environmental Standards and Management Organizations
U.S. EPA Voluntary Standards Network Coordination of ISO 14001 Activities
List of Relevant Documents and Publications
Publications for U.S. Environmental Regulations
Suppliers of Environmental, Health, and Safety Resource Materials (books, manuals,
standards, periodicals, training materials, software, videos)
Environment, General
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Information Available on the Internet
Organizations and Associations
Government Agencies
Environmental Organizations
Universities and Student Organizations
Other Sites
Information Available on the Internet
Organizations and Associations
Government Agencies
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Environmental Organizations
Universities and Student Organizations
Other Sites
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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
ACM
Asbestos Containing Material
ACP
Area Contingency Plan
AEPS
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program
AIR
Automobile Repair and Inspection
AIRS
Aerometric Information Reporting System
ALARA
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
APEN
Air Pollution Emission Notice
ASQC
American Society of Quality Control
AST
Above Ground Storage Tank
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
ATP
Anaerobic Thermal Processor
BAT
Best Available Technology
BATNEEC
Best Available Technology Not Entailing Excessive Cost
BS
British Standard
BSI
British Standards Institute
CAA
Clean Air Act
CAAA
Clean Air Act Amendments (of 1990)
CAS
Chemical Abstract System
CBT
Chemical and Biological Treatment
CDPHE
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
CDPS
Colorado Discharge Permit System
CE
Categorical Exclusion
CEI
Continuous Environmental Improvement
CEN
Comite European de Normalisation
CEQ
Council on Environmental Quality
CERCLA
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CERCLIS
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information
System
CERES
Coalition on Environmentally Responsible Economies
CFC
Chloroflurocarbon
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CHMR
Center for Hazardous Materials Research
CIA
Chemical Industries Association
CITES
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
CMA
Chemical Manufacturers Association
CORACT
RCRA Corrective Action Records
CSO
Combined Sewer Overflows
CWA
Clean Water Act
CZM
Coastal Zone Management
DIN
Deutches Institut for Normung e.V.
DIS
Draft International Standards
DOT
Department of Transportation
DRT
Disaster Recovery Team
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EA
Environmental Assessment
EC
European Community
EEA
European Environment Agency
EEZ
Exclusive Economic Zone
EHS
Environmental Health and Safety
EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment
EINECS
European Register of Chemical Substances
EIS
Environmental Impact Statement
EMAS
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
EMINWA
Environmentally Sound Management of Inland Water
EMS
Environmental Management Systems
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
EPADKT
EPA Civil Enforcement Docket
EPCRA
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
ER
Emergency Response
ERNS
Emergency Response Notification System
ERT
Emergency Response Team
EU
European Union
FDSITE
Federal Site Information
FINDS
EPA Facility Index System
FONSI
Finding Of No Significant Impact
FR Federal
Register
GAC
Granular Activated Carbon
GATT
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
GCPA
Global Climate Protection Act (U.S.)
GEMS
Global Environment Monitoring System
GRID
Global Resource Information Database
HAP
Hazardous Air Pollutant
HAZWOPER
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
HFC
Hydrofluorcarbons
HMTUSA
Hazardous Materials Transportation and Uniform Safety Act
HMW
Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste
HR
Human Resources
IARC
International Agency for the Research on Cancer
IC
Incident Commander
ICOLP
Industry Cooperative for Ozone Layer Protection
ICS
Incident Command System
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IECA
International Erosion Control Association
IGO
Intergovernmental Organization
ILEV
Inherently Low-Emitting Vehicles
I/M
Inspection/Maintenance
IPC
Integrated Pollution Control (Ireland, England)
IPM
Integrated Pest Management
IPPC
Intergrated Pollution Prevention and Control (EC)
IRPTC
International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
ITFM
Intergovernmental Task Force on Monitoring (Water Quality)
JTPC
Joint Technical Programming Committee
LCA
Life Cycle Assessment
LD50
Lethal Dose 50% (median lethal dose)
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LDR
Land Disposal Restrictions
LEPC
Local Emergency Planning Committee
LSA
List of CFR Sections Affected
LUST
Leaking Underground Storage Tank
MAC
Maximum Admissible Concentration (European Union)
MARPOL
Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and
Other Matter
MCL
Maximum Contaminant Level (U.S.)
MMPA
Marine Mammal Protection Act
MRL
Maximum Residue Limits
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
NAAQS
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
NCP
National Contingency Plan
NCPDI
National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory
NEFCO
Nordic Environmental Finance Corporation
NEP
National Estuaries Program
NEPA
National Environmental Policy Act
NESHAP
National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NGO
Nongovernmental Organization
NOEL
No Observable Effect Level
NOV
Notice of Violation
NPDES
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NPLDSC
National Priorities List Descriptions
NTP
National Toxicology Program
NWI
National Wetlands Inventory
OCS
On-Scene Coordinator
ODC
Ozone Depleting Compound
ODS
Ozone Depleting Substances
OHSMS
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
OPA
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
ORD
EPA’s Office of Research and Development
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHAIR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Reports
PA
Preliminary Assessment
PACM
Presumed Asbestos Containing Material
PAH
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
PBB
Polybrominated Biphenyls
PEL
Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
PERT
Project Evaluation and Review Technique
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
ppm
Parts Per Million
PRP
Potentially Responsible Party
PSM
Process Safety Management
QC
Quality Control
RAB
Registration Accreditation Board
RACT
Reasonably Achievable Control Technology
RCRA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RCRIS
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System
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REA
Registered Environmental Assessor
RIFS
Remedial Investigation Feasibility Study
RMHMA
Rocky Mountain Hazardous Materials Association
RMPP
Risk Management Prevention Plan
ROD
Record of Decision
RODS
EPA Superfund Record of Decision
RRT
Regional Response Team
RQ
Reportable Quantity
SACM
Superfund Accelerated Cleanup Model
SAGE
Strategic Advisory Group on the Environment
SARA
Superfund Authorization and Reauthorization Act
SBUV
Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet
SC
Subcommittee For ISO 14000
SCBA
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
SDWA
Safe Drinking Water Act
SEA
Single European Act
SEM
Strategic Environmental Management
SERC
State Emergency Response Commission
SHEMS
Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems
SI
Site Investigation
SIP
State Implementation Plan
SITE
Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation
SME
Solar Mesospheric Explorer
SONS
Spills of National Significance
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
SUB TAG
Sub Technical Advisory Group for ISO 14000
SWCP
State Wetland Conservation Plans
TAG
Technical Advisory Group
TC
Technical Committee
TC
Toxicity Characteristic
TCDD
Tertrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin
TCLP
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
TLV
Threshold Limit Value (ACGIH)
TMB
Technical Management Board
TOMS
Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer
TPQ
Threshold Planning Quantity
TSCA
Toxic Substance Control Act
TQ
Threshold Quantity
TQEM
Total Quality Environmental Management
TRI
Toxic Release Inventory
TRIS
Toxic Release Information System
TSDF
Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility
UN
United Nations
UNCED
United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development
UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
UNEP
United Nations Environment Programme
USC
United States Code
USEPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
UST
Underground Storage Tank
UV
Ultraviolet (radiation)
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound
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WG
Working Group for ISO 14000
WHO
World Health Organization
WRI
World Resources Institute
WTO
World Trade Organization
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