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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Policy Studies

Background:

The National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP) was a significant institutional innovation.
NAPAP played a crucial role in the United States' decision-making process for acid precipitation control.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the lessons learned from NAPAP regarding the interface between science and public policy.
To inform future policy development by leveraging the experiences of NAPAP.

Main Methods:

This essay focuses on the experiences and outcomes of NAPAP.
Analysis of the science-policy interface within the context of NAPAP.

Main Results:

NAPAP was instrumental in achieving a decision on acid precipitation control.
The $600 million investment in NAPAP offers substantial returns through applied lessons.

Conclusions:

The institutional innovation of NAPAP provided significant benefits for acid rain control policy.
Future policy-making can be enhanced by applying the lessons learned from NAPAP's science-policy interactions.