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About This Report iii
Summary v
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CHAPTER 1 1
Introduction 1
Objective of This Research 6
Research Scope and Approach 6
Organization of This Report 7
CHAPTER 2 9
Theoretical Basis for Regulation 9
Social Contract Theory 10
Theories of Regulation 11
Theories of Regulation: General Takeaways 19
CHAPTER 3 21
Occupational Exposure to Lead 21
Industry and Regulatory History 21
Industry Response: Technology and Process Innovations 23
CHAPTER 4 25
Nuclear Power 25
Industry and Regulatory History 25
Regulatory Framework and Technology Innovation 26
Nuclear Power Industry Evolution 27
CHAPTER 5 30
Asbestos 30
Health Impacts and U.S Regulatory History 30
Trends in Asbestos Production and Consumption in the Context of Bans 32
Other Impacts of Asbestos Bans 34
CHAPTER 6 36
Freight Rail 36
Early Regulatory History 36
Railroad Deregulation and the Staggers Rail Act 37
Rail Safety Improvement Act and Regulation Obsolescence 38
CHAPTER 7 41
Automotive Environmental Regulation 41
Key Provisions of the 1970 and 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments 41
Evidence for Success of the Clean Air Regulations 43
CHAPTER 8 46
Workplace Exposure to Cotton Dust 46
Historical Context 46
Proposed Regulation 47
Anticipated and Actual Impacts of the Regulation 47
CHAPTER 9 50
Findings and Conclusion 50
Findings 50
Conclusion 52
Abbreviations 53
References 54
