RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERNATIONAL-POLICY PERSPECTIVES ON CHEMICAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Waste management practices for industry were compared for the United States, Western Europe, and the newly emerging democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. The developing policies and requirements for sound practices are analyzed as a function of perceived risks, history and cultural values of the geographic areas. Identification of the problems and merits is given in approaches for waste transportation, siting of new waste facilities, and prevention of chemical releases. Focus is given to strong ethical practices and integrated risk management. For the Central and Eastern Europe Region their unique problems and potential solutions are explored. Technology transfer solutions and other opportunities provided by the Regional Environmental Center in Hungary should benefit that region.