Trends in European Environmental Policy: Implications for the Activities of theUnited States Army in Europe

摘要

This document reports the findings of a study undertaken on behalf of the U.S.Army. The purpose of the study was to examine current and future trends in European environmental legislation and policy and the implications these may have for the activities of the US Army Europe (USAREUR). Emphasis has been placed on the role that environmental impact assessment plays or will play within that framework. Environmental policy and legislation at the European level is discussed in Chap. 3 whilst that of Germany is summarized in Chap 4. Chapter 5 examines current public attitudes to and perceptions of the environment and US military presence in Germany. Chapter 6 looks at the future, in light of the discussions of previous chapters, and makes recommendations for action. Supporting appendices are included.