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RCED-85-13 1 (1984-12-11)

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BY THE COMPTROLLFR GENERAL



Report To The Congress


   F THE UNITED S,7I7ES



An Analysis Of Issues Concerning Acid Rain


Although science has largely determined that man-made
emissions cause acid rain, there is uncertainty concerning
the extent and timing of its anticipated effects. Thus, at the
present time scientific information alone does not lead
unequivocally to a conclusion on whether it is appropriate to
begin control actions now or to await better understanding.
Given this uncertainty, decisionmakers must weigh the risks
of further, potentially avoidable environmental damage
against the risks of economic impacts from acid rain control
actions which may ultimately prove to be unwarranted.

GAO examines the implications of current scientific knowl-
edge for policy decisions on acid rain and offers a series of
observations on the following issues involved in the debate:

   --To what extent has it been scientifically demonstrated
   that acid rain is resulting in damage to the environment?

   --What are the causes of acid rain and where is it most
   prevalent?

   --What alternatives exist for controlling acid rain'and what
   are their economic effects?

















                                                                 GAO/RCED-85-13
                                                                 DECEMBER 11, 1984

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