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Title: A comparison of risks from New Jersey chemical facilities and the benefits of risk communication
Author: Dobbs, Heather R.
View Online: njit-etd2001-016
(ix, 92 pages ~ 6.3 MB pdf)
Department: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Degree: Master of Science
Program: Environmental Policy Studies
Document Type: Thesis
Advisory Committee: Lederman, Peter B. (Committee chair)
Jackson, Nancy L. (Committee member)
Watts, Daniel (Committee member)
Date: 2001-05
Keywords: New Jersey Chemical Facilities
Toxic Chemical Release
Toxic Risk Factor
Availability: Unrestricted
Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to determine if the amount of toxic chemicals a facility stores on-site is a valid indicator for determining a facility's risk potential and need to communicate risk information to the public. This study analyzes New Jersey chemical facilities regulated under the CAA's Risk Management Plan (section 112(r)) and their toxic chemical releases and other risk factors to determine if there is a relationship between the amount of toxic chemicals stored on-site and the potential risk from a toxic release. The analysis of data suggests that no relationship exists; therefore, one could assume that all local communities are at risk and could benefit from risk communications programs.

A limited number of interviews were conducted with owner/operators of facilities not required to communicate risk information. The interviews suggest that these owner/operators do not communicate risk voluntarily. One of the main reasons is because they do not identify their facilities' as posing a risk to the surrounding communities.


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