Commission Quote by William Scranton
“The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and EPA, et cetera, had worked out what allowable releases are.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Testimony on Environmental Regulation, 1975
Regulators set limits on pollutant releases to protect public health and the environment.
In simple terms: Officials define safe emission levels.
Support and enforce environmental standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- industrial compliance
- government oversight
- environmental protection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are current limits sufficient?
- How are limits enforced?
Limits may be contested by industry.