REP 424 - Environmental Assessment and Management Techniques

An exploration of Federal, state and private sector techniques for environmental impact assessment and management. Develops the general techniques for environmental assessment and management and then will use three current applications to show their applicability. These applications include: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Maine’s Site Location of Development Law; and ISO 14000, a predominantly private sector framework for environmental management developed by the International Organization for Standardization.

Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior standing in Ecology and Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management and Policy or permission.

Credits: 3