Framework for Deriving a New Standard

The preceding discussion explained that standard setting needs to take into account a variety of technical, economic, policy, legal, and social factors. Furthermore, there can be a good deal of flexibility in the way a standard may be used. We argue that 

Environmental and Human Health Standards for Water and Soil 

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It is helpful to make clear some principles and assumptions that continue throughout the rest of this chapter. We first examine the different types of standards that are used (typological issues) and their role in environmental regulation. We then outline a framework for deriving a new standard that attempts to incorporate social and economic factors into our decision making. 

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