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Emission factor--the statistical average of the amount
of a specific pollutant emitted from each type of pol-
lution source in relation to a unit of quality of
material handled, processed, or burned; e.g., the emis-
sion factor of oxides of nitrogen in fuel oil combustion
is 119 pounds per 1000 gallons of fuel oil used. By using
the emission factor of a pollutant and specific data
regarding quantities of material used by a given source,
it is possible to compute emissions for that source--
information necessary for an emission inventory.24
Emission inventory--a list of primary air pollutants
emitted into a given community's atmosphere, in amounts
(commonly tons) per day, by type of source. The emission
inventory is based to the establishment of emission
standards.2
Emission standard--the maximum amount of pollutant that
is perm ted to be discharged from a single polluting
source.
Environmental assessment--a written analysis submitted
to the Environmental Protection Agency by its grantees
or contractors (or companies) describing the environ-
mental impacts of proposed actions undertaken. . . .
The assessment is used . . . to decide if an environ-
mental impact statement is required.27
Environmental impact statement--a document prepared by
a federal agency on the environmental impact of its
proposals for legislation and other major actions of
its proposals for legislation and other major actions
significantly affecting the quality of the human environ-
ment. Environmental impact statements are used as tools
for decision making and are required by the National
Policy Act.28
24Ibid., p. 481. 25Ibid., p. 481
26Ibid., p. 477.
27Council on Environmental Quality, "Preparation of
Environmental Impact Statements," Federal Register, XL (April
14, 1975,) p. 16815.
28Landau and Rheingold, p. 478.
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