Fundamentals of Environmental Management

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John Wiley & Sons, 1999 M04 5 - 356 pages
A thorough, accessible introduction to the discipline of environmental management.

The modern environmental manager is a multi-disciplined administrator whose areas of expertise encompass everything from technological know-how, to business and finance, to an understanding of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Fundamentals of Environmental Management incorporates a detailed understanding of each of these areas into a clear, integrated introduction to this dynamic and demanding discipline. Addressing the full spectrum of environmental affairs management issues, this comprehensive guide provides a balance of the practical advice and in-depth legal knowledge required to build and maintain a successful environmental management program in compliance with all levels of government requirements. It also discusses concepts for managing beyond compliance and provides solid recommendations on how to establish productive relationships with environmental agencies and other external stakeholders. This unique resource provides:
* Broad coverage of technical, legal, and business management aspects of environmental management.
* Detailed discussions of management responsibilities in each medium: air, water, and soil.
* A survey of all pertinent U.S. federal regulations, including RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act.
* Practical guidance on when and how to request permits, and which permits to request.

A powerful tool in the hands of environmental managers, plant managers, and environmental, health, and safety managers for manufacturing firms, Fundamentals of Environmental Management is also an excellent text for graduate students in environmental management programs and an important reference for environmental attorneys and consultants.

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Contents

Environmental Management Overview
1
Summary of the Clean Air Act
11
Air Emission Inventory and Analysis
17
Permits to Construct
26
Air Operating Permits
41
National Emission Standards for Air Pollutants
47
OzoneDepleting Chemicals ODCs
53
Risk Management Plans
59
Environmental Impact Statements
167
Basic Environmental Management Programs
181
Environmental Management and Compliance
193
Integrating Environmental and Safety Management
201
Managing Relationships with Agencies
211
Enforcement
217
Managing Beyond Compliance
231
Appendix A Acronyms
245

Asbestos Management
70
Summary of Clean Water Regulation
77
Water Discharges
87
The Safe Drinking Water
101
Groundwater
107
Water Rights
115
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
121
Superfund Liability
136
Emergency Planning and Community RighttoKnow
144
Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA
155
Spill Prevention and Response Plans
161
Appendix B Glossary
255
Example Environmental Filing Index
279
Appendix F NPDES Permit General Conditions
297
Organic
303
Appendix J The Clean Sound Cooperative Inc
317
Index
323
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About the author (1999)

STEVEN L. ERICKSON is President of Erickson Environmental Solutions, Inc. in Olympia, Washington and former director of environmental affairs for Boise Cascade Corporation.

BRIAN J. KING is an environmental attorney in Portland, Oregon and a contributing author to the National Safety Council's Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry/Environmental Management.

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