A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
In this column, AWWA Executive Director Jack Hoffbuhr describes his experience with writing regulations and guidance for the Safe Drinking Water Act. He concludes from his experience with writing guidance that it has two major downsides: it often does not get the thorough review from stakeholders that it needs; and, it is often substituted for the regulation by well‐meaning folks trying to do their jobs. This can result in the imposition of more requirements than the regulation intended, creating even more confusion. He points out that the US Environmental Protection Agency has shown a willingness to work with stakeholders to facilitate regulatory development and implementation. He urges that this partnership must continue as the guidance is developed to help prevent further confusion.
In this column, AWWA Executive Director Jack Hoffbuhr describes his experience with writing regulations and guidance for the Safe Drinking Water Act. He concludes from his experience with writing guidance that it has two major downsides: it often does not get the thorough review from stakeholders that it needs; and, it is often substituted for the regulation by well‐meaning folks trying to do their jobs. This can result in the imposition of more requirements than the regulation intended, creating even more confusion. He points out that the US Environmental Protection Agency has shown a willingness to work with stakeholders to facilitate regulatory development and implementation. He urges that this partnership must continue as the guidance is developed to help prevent further confusion.
Confessions
Hoffbuhr, Jack W. (author)
1999-03-01
1 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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