Authoritative power and control power in public administration. General profiles for environmental protection

ISPRA, the Italian National Environmental Protection and Research Institute, pursues important activities against pollution throughout the state. This Handbook analyses italian regulations which are based on “command and control” approach. It deals with environmental authorizations and control according to Italian law, considering also the evolution of the national better regulation policy. The study primarily focuses on the importance of the traditional way to tackle severe and dangerous pollution, by means of authorizations and control.

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