Research Paper
TOPIC: Texas Air Pollution Policies: Petroleum Industries Case Study
The paper should be approximately 16 pages, 6 Chapters in length, and have at least 15 peer-reviewed articles as references. , double-space your text and use a 12 pt. font.
Clearly state your objective(s) in writing the paper and make sure to include these points:
1. Problem: CHAPTER 1: Overview of what the environmental or natural resource problem or issue is and who it is affecting – what, who, when, why, and how? Is there some degree of scientific uncertainty associated with the problem?
2. Policy Response: CHAPTER 2: What public policies exist to regulate the problem/issue? What policy instrument(s) are being used?
3. Implementation: CHAPTER 3: Which agency is implementing the policy? Who has authority? What is the level of funding and source(s) of funding for implementation?
4. Policy Legitimation and Politics: CHAPTER 4: Who or what activities are being regulated or affected by the policy? Have these companies or groups resisted the regulation or policy? If so, how? Or do they appear to be accepting of the policy? Is there evidence of polarization among the public regarding this policy?
5. Evaluation: CHAPTER 5: Have there been any efforts to evaluate the policy? Have any reports been produced on how effective the policy has been? Any press articles describing the policy and its effectiveness? What type of data or information, and analysis would be required to evaluate the effectiveness of the policy? How should the results be shared and with whom?
6. Policy Fine-Tuning: CHAPTER 6: Finally, is there any evidence of efforts or interest in modifying the policy among policymakers, the public, or the regulated industry?
