Improving Impact Assessment: Increasing The Relevance And Utilization Of Scientific And Technical Information

As Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) become increasingly important in the policymaking process, it is vital that they be as complete and accurate as possible. The authors of this volume consider ways in which the development and evaluation of scientific and technical information for EIS can be improved. Addressing key legal, social, political,

Stuart L. Hart is assistant research scientist and project director at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan and consultant to the Research and Decision Center, Medusa, New York. Gordon A. Enk is president of the Research and Decision Center, where William F. Hornick is an associate.