Eight-week rule on the way out
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A report is critical of the eight-week period allowed for determing planning applications in the United Kingdom. The efficiency of local planning authorities is calculated from a target of 80% of planning applications being processed within eight weeks. The Audit Commission considers the time limit generous for small applications and ridiculous for major projects. It discourages negotiation and is open to abuse. There should be a more use of design guides and informal discussion, less time spent on administration and more time on consultation and enforcement.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1992
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Return to Amchitka
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Repeated nuclear tests have adversely affected the environment and wildlife of the island of Amchitka in the Aleutians. The US Atomic Energy Commission conducted the third and most disastrous test, Cannikin, in Amchitka despite widespread public protests. A few peace activists with Jim Bohlen as their leader formed Greenpeace to protest against the tests. Although they failed to stop the test, they aroused widespread public protest. The test site is still contaminated, exposing both humans and animals to many risks.
Publication Name: Greenpeace (Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0899-0190
Year: 1996
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E-Z off, E-Z on!
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The Internet's World Wide Web is a virtual paradise for automobile enthusiasts. Information on almost any aspect regarding automobiles can be found on thousands of Web pages. Some useful Web site addresses, as well as information on how to get started on the Internet is presented.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1996
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