1. PP 301: PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS 1 Welcome to Unit 7 Seminar

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3. Seminar Seminar’s – Monday’s 8pm to 9pm Eastern Time 5 Points August 2012 8/20; 8/27 – 2 Seminars September 2012 No Seminar on September 3 rd Holiday

4. Discussion Board  Discussion Board – Each week there is one discussion question, worth 20 points  Across at least 3 days a week  Response to the Topic question(s)  Responses to at least 2 classmates  Responses are original, thoughtful, relevant, include original evaluation, and advance the discussion  Please ensure contributions are made in a timely manner to allow for student feedback  ( This week 1 topics )

5. Discussion Board  Discussion Board – Each week there is one discussion question, worth 20 points  Communications must be professional and civil at all times. All posts must be done in an environment which is collaborative.  Please make sure your message is substantive – more than “I agree” or less than a paragraph response.  When you use information from our textbook or other sources you MUST cite references.  Wait to response to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it. (Contact Professor)

6. Late Work  Late Work – All assignments are due on the due date. Failure to submit on time can result in 5% deduction per week will be assessed on all late work. No late work will be accepted more than 3 weeks after the original due date or after the conclusion of Unit 7 without an extenuating circumstance AND prior instructor approval.  Extenuating Circumstances: Contact your instructor immediately if you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing assignments, projects, and quizzes, attending seminars, or participating in the class.

7. 1. Review Unit 7 Key Terms on the reading page 2. Read : Chapter 11; Mini Lecture on the Reading Page 3. Post to the Discussion Board - 20 Points 4. Attend Seminar - 5 Points ( 08/20/2012 ) 5. Complete Quiz ( 50 Points ) – August 21, 2012 6. Review Unit 8 Assignment (135 Points) – August 28, 2012 Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis

8. What is the environment and energy context of the U.S.? What are the major U.S. environmental policies? What are the major U.S. energy policies?

9. What is the environment and energy context of the U.S.?

10. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Early Development  Geared toward conservation and resource protection  Minor moves to control pollution  Energy policy not a major concern  Support for nuclear power

11. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Modern Environment Movement (Demand for Action)  Shift in opinion toward quality of life  Growth of interest groups  Published reports and literature

12. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Modern Environment Movement (Government Response)  Initial toward natural resources  Regulatory solutions  Deferred pollution control to states

13. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Questions of Conflict  What is the appropriate role of government?  How do policies impact industry?  Are policies effective and efficient?  How do they impact the economy?

14. What are the major U.S. environmental policies?

15. What are the major US environmental policies? 1969: requires environmental impact statement (EIS); public review; creation of Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act 1970, 1990: ambient air quality standards, emission limits (stationary and mobile sources), acid rain CAA: Clean Air Act 1970: regulates surface water; “fishable and swimmable” CWA: Clean Water Act

16. What are the major US environmental policies? 1972: pesticide registration; may not pose risk to humans or environment; modified by Food Quality Protection Act FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 1974: minimum health standards for public water supplies SWDA: Safe Drinking Water Act 1976: hazardous waste; cradle to grave RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

17. What are the major US environmental policies? regulates risk of commercial chemicals TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act (1976) 1980: a.k.a. Superfund, identify, assess, and clean up contaminated sites CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

18. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Natural Resource Policies ApproachPolicies Prevent AbuseAntiquities Act (1906) Preserve Land Endangered Species Act (1973) Environmental Stewardship Multiple Use

19. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Donora Smog http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaP layer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&i d=103359330&m=103377149 http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaP layer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&i d=103359330&m=103377149

20. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Pollution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP 3pbh_-pu8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP 3pbh_-pu8

21. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Future Alternatives  Ecosystem management approach  Impose user fees  Reduce or eliminate resource subsidies

22. What are the major U.S. energy policies?

23. Unit 7 Environmental & Energy Policy Analysis Objective: Cheap & Abundant Energy Supply PolicyConflicts No uniform US energy policy Development of CAFÉ standards Subsidies to various industries Drilling in the ANWR Attempts following OPEC embargo

24. Our Discussion this week will focus on the U.S. energy policy. What approach do you feel should be the focus of a U.S. national energy policy? Increasing energy supplies? Decreasing demand? Shifting emphasis to renewable energy resources such as wind and solar? Increased use of nuclear technology? Based on the goal you consider to be most important, which policy options seem most promising? Unit 7 – Topic (U.S. Energy Policy)

25. Unit 7 Quiz 25 Unit 7 – Read ALL Material

26. 1. Review Unit 8 Key Terms on the reading page 2. Read : Chapter 8; Mini Lecture on the Reading Page 3. Post to the Discussion Board - 20 Points 4. Attend Last Seminar - 5 Points ( 08/27/2012 ) 5. Complete and submit Unit 8 Assignment (135 Points) – August 28, 2012 Unit 8 – Health Care Policy Analysis

27. 27 Unit 8 Assignment Upon graduation, you are hired as a Congressional Policy Analyst for your state’s U.S. Senators. Your first task is to draft a memorandum for the Senators analyzing the factors that would influence the administration of health care reform legislation. Because the Senators are keenly aware of the impact of their vote on the upcoming election, you have been asked to include an analysis of the role special interests groups will likely continue to play in America’s health care system. Research the Internet for sites related to analysis of the current health care debate. The U.S. Government’s official website on health care reform can be accessed at www.healthreform.gov. (http://www.healthcare.gov/)http://www.healthcare.gov/

28. 28 Unit 8 Assignment In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful memorandum must also meet the following criteria: Length should be approximately 1—2 pages, excluding cover page and references page: in 10—12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable). Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.) Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics Appropriate citation style should be followed.

29. Our Discussion this week will focus on nationalized health care. Be sure to answer both questions. Should employers continue to carry the burden of providing health care benefits to employees, or should the government institute a form of national health insurance instead? What difference might this make for the ability of U.S. companies, such as automobile manufacturers, to compete internationally when most other developed countries provide national health insurance? Unit 8 – Topic (National Healthcare)

30. For 2007, Ford Motor Company estimated that their “health care expenses totaled $2.2 billion, which breaks out to about $1,000 for every vehicle manufactured in the U.S.” Source: Congressional Testimony – Not working (http://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/060308fft est11.pdf)http://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/060308fft est11.pdf For a side-by-side comparison of health care systems in the U.S. and six other industrialized countries, visit NPR's Compare International Medical Bills. (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=110 997469)http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=110 997469 Unit 8 – Topic (National Healthcare)

31. References Kraft, M. E. and Furlong, S.R. (2010) Public policy: Politics, analysis, and alternative (3 rd ed.). Washington, D. C.: CQ Press.

32. Adjourn Have a great week… “See” you on the Discussion Boards Goodnight!