Date of Award
2014
Call Number
TD195.M37 O6 2014
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy
Department
Muskie School of Public Service
First Advisor
Richard Barringer
Second Advisor
Jack Kartez
Third Advisor
Charles S. Colgan
Keywords
Clean water act, national environmental policy instument, best management practices
Abstract
This research investigates the participation of marinas in the New England region of the United States, and in the Netherlands in environment self-regulation , while examining specific sources of influence on the decision to self-regulate. Environmental agencies in both countries have implemented industry specific self-regulatory programs, the Clean Marina Program, and the Blue Flag Program, to encourage marinas to implement best management practices, and reduce the environmental impacts of nonpoint source pollution.While traditional economic theory asserts that taking on environmental responsibilities beyond those required by law will jeopardize a business' economic performance, many small businesses have chosen to self-regulate.
Recommended Citation
Oostveen-Buterbaugh, Carry J. PhD, "The Decision to Self-Regulate: A Comparative Study of Marinas in New England and the Netherlands" (2014). All Student Scholarship. 162.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/etd/162
