Environmental acronyms, abbreviations and glossary of terms executive enterprises, inc. Terms and conditions the environmental partnership. Waste that is thrown away carelessly, mainly made up of plastic, metal, glass, paper or food. B1 acronyms the evolution of environmental procedures has generated a considerable number of acronyms. For these assessments, the a sample is the operational national main andor state assessment. United nations statistics division environment statistics. Terms and conditions july 1, 2008 table of contents administrative requirements i.
As of the effective date of the merger, by virtue of the merger and without any further action on the part of the holders of any company shares, subject to the adjustments provided herein, each common share of the company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of the merger other than such shares as to which dissenters rights of. A reverse flow condition, created by a difference in water pressures, which causes water to flow back into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply from any source or sources other than an intended source. The remaining four terms, environmental quality, air quality, soil quality, and water quality, are defined as measures of the condition or state of each relative to the requirements of one or more. A pressure that can cause water to backflow into the water supply when a users water system is at a higher pressure than the public water system. This glossary explains terms according to their most likely meanings in doe nepa documents. Cell a unit of varying dimensions in a landfill which is isolated from the environment by 6 to 12 inches of soil cover. In years when the naep assessment includes a field test or equating studies, samples are referred to as the a sample, the b sample, the c sample, etc. In the new model, industry and stakeholders will have a more active role in development and delivery of environmental management policies and programs. Pdf environmental regulation and mergers within the eco. This is a glossary of environmental science environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. A horizontal merger is a merger between firms that produce and sell the same products, i. The number of radioactive nuclear transformations occurring in a material per unit time. If you have any questions or would like a definition added, please let us know.
Soda pdf is the solution for users looking to merge multiple files into a single pdf document. Green earth issues for kids presented by children of the earth united, green environmental education for kids, teachers and families. The glossary covers general environmental and information management terms that may be used when describing the new approach. Common environmental terms in mergers and acquisitions known or unknown environmental liabilities are major risks when executing mergers and acquisitions. The following terms and conditions govern your use of this site. Pdf merge combine pdf files free tool to merge pdf online. Our nitro environmental website and other internal websites stemming from it, such as specific membership sites or webpages pertinent to the main website or weblog is an online and, periodically, offline information service and is subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below all parts and parties. Glossary of environmental terms idaho department of. The dictionary of environmental science and engineering. Acronymsglossary of environmental terms appendix b presents acronyms and a glossary of environmental terms that are commonly used in the application of environmental procedures. North american agreement on environmental cooperation. Oecd glossary of statistical terms national environment. This free online tool allows to combine multiple pdf or image files into a single pdf document.
It covers the areas of environment statistics, environmental and sustainable development indicators, and environmental accounting. This glossary, however, defines only technical and regulatory terms that are commonly encountered in doe nepa documents. On the other hand, in creasing the emission tax may dissuade a merger that could hav e been welfaredecreasing. The fwha division prepares the noi in accordance with 23 cfr part 771.
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This glossary is provided as a resource for preparing technical glossaries and related explanatory material such as textbox explanations of technical concepts for doe national environmental policy act nepa documents. The list below relies on definitions used by internationally recognized organizations e. The international standard for environmental management systems and part of a series of related standards to help organisations enhance their environmental performance. The environment corresponding to the national territory, including the surrounding sea area covered in an exclusive economic zone eez agreement and the airspace over the country.
Contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Airborne sound sound that reaches the point of interest by propagation through air. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A process by which light is takenup by another material. A glossary of environmental terms paul donahue march 2006 introduction this glossary is the outgrowth of the guide training workshop at sandoval lake lodge and the heath river wildlife center in january and february 2006. In addition, they will receive a certificate of completion. Search or browse epa terms and acronyms alphabetically epa terminology services vocabulary catalog. The unsd glossary of environment statistics which was published in 1997, is a quick reference tool for terms and definitions relevant to environmental data production and use. When contaminated property is involved in a transaction, the buyer typically wants no part of the associated liability. In order to understand the language and terms which refer to environmental issues, as well as governmental regulatory agencies, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the more commonly used abbreviations and their definition. Term definition 303d refers to section 303 subsection d of the clean water act, which requires states to develop a list of water bodies that do not meet water quality standards a 303d list. Scope the terms included in this glossary refer to environments on the land surfaces of the earth and adjacent portione of the oceans and lower atmosphere that have a direct effect on surface conditions.
Common environmental terms in mergers and acquisitions. The patient protection and affordable care act was signed into law on march 23, 2010 and was amended by the health care and education reconciliation act on march 30, 2010. Course materials course participants will receive over 1,200 pages of notes in a binder and access to resource folder after the course. How a chemical enters a persons blood after the chemical has been swallowed, has come into contact with the skin, or has been breathed in. Airspace the volume of space within a landfill site which is permitted for the disposal of waste. A site that is specially designed to dispose of waste and operates with a licence granted by the environmental protection agency epa. Environmental assessment west carleton environmental centre 5 glossary of terms glossary of terms term definition aaqcs ontario regulation 337 ambient air quality criteria aaqcs defined limits for specific compounds for defined under the ontario regulation point of impingement standards and guidelines. It is expressly stated by the parties hereto that this merger agreement is being carried out under the terms and provisions of k. Terms of environment glossary, abbreviations, and acronyms revised december 1997 i,r introduction terms of environment defmes in nontechnical language the inore,commonly used ep. Find this answer and more with our glossary of environmental management systems terms and definitions. Iso 14001 glossary of environmental management words.
Environmental assessment west carleton environmental centre 6 glossary of terms glossary of terms term definition agl referring to an altitude above ground level. Environmental protection agency communications, education, epa 175897001 and public affairs december 1997 1704. The national adult literacy agencynala has developed an a z guide containing over 100 explanations of common environmental terms. Kinzua environmental or kinzua grants you permission to view and use this site and to print individual pages from this site for your own personal, noncommercial use, provided that you agree to and accept without modification the notices, terms and conditions set forth herein. Glossary of terms used in doe nepa documents doe, 1998.
Oecd glossary of statistical terms horizontal merger definition. Glossary of window terms a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p r. Combine multiple pdf files into one pdf, try foxit pdf merge tool online free and easy to use. These terms are constantly changing and evolving, therefore we feel it is necessary to be alert. A layer of a material that acts to obstruct or prevent passage of something through a surface that is to be protected, e. Choose from 500 different sets of terms and definitions important environmental science flashcards on quizlet. Environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. The number of organisms in a population, combining intensity density within inhabited areas and prevalence number and size of inhabited areas. It covers the areas of environment statistics, environmental and sustainable development indicators, and.
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Glossary of environmental, ecology, green science terms. Contains 193 vocabularies that support the epas missions and operations. Although we are shifting from commandandcontrol to shared. Environmental protection agency of the usa or research reports of large groups of scientists and projects etc. Oecd glossary of statistical terms horizontal merger. The passage of one substance into or through another. It is recommended that course participants bring a knapsack or a. Pages in category environmental terminology the following 85 pages are in this category, out of 85 total. Examples include soot consisting of tiny black particles, which absorb all visible light. Caval ridge coal mine project environmental impact statement page 1 glossary, abbreviations and units glossary term definition airlift yield volume of water per unit of time blown from the borehole during drilling ls. Do you know the difference between environmental aspects and environmental impacts. Information is one of the key requirements for shared environmental management. By the adoption of this merger agreement by the shareholders of the merging credit union, it.
Learn terms and definitions important environmental science with free interactive flashcards. This glossary of terms and acronyms aims to provide a support tool not only for those that are frequently engaged in negotiations under various multilateral environmental agreements meas, but also for those involved in the daily implementation of such agreements and related decisions. Environmental dataset gateway edg contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. The merger shall become binding on each of the credit unions on the effective date. One can but present terms which have appeared in pertinent literature. Glossary of terms related to shared environmental management.
B1 acronyms the evolution of environmental procedures has generated a. Environmental engineering glossary a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a abiotic environment the part of an ecosystem that includes the nonliving. The national adult literacy agencynala has developed an a z guide containing over 100 explanations of common. The glossary defines these terms and related implementation tools. Under the merger process, abstain means that a team member does not actively object to a concurrence point but the agency representative does not sign the concurrence point form. It is titled from air quality to zero emissions and the epa has obtained permission from nala to publish this information which is outlined below. Is an announcement published in the federal register that informs the public that an eis is required to be prepared to address a projects potential environmental impacts. Affordable care act aca the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in march 2010. Az glossary of environmental terms environmental protection.
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