Access to Information on the Environment in the United States
The report sets out the United States context, which is characterised by a long tradition of public access and participation to government, based on a number of significant mechanisms.
Non-governmental organisations also play an important role in the US political system. However, the role of interest groups in the US policy-making process has recently come under particular scrutiny with regard to advocacy activities and campaign finance reforms.
The report also illustrates the context of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The importance it places on information and public participation is evidenced by the perception of EPA as a relatively open and transparent agency. Two information strategies are in particular noteworthy.
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