The Report addresses the question of whether existing policies either enhance or inhibit the achievement of a new policy's primary objective; namely, to solve public interest problems at the least cost and risk to taxpayers. (See: 'How to Motivate Private Investment in Public Goods', NTIS Accession No. PB92-106731). The Report's Appendix briefly describes the new policy and its several techno-economic objectives. Only two existing policies are analyzed: OMB Circular 76, 'Performance of Commercial Activities,' and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs). The Report concludes that both policies are irrelevant to the new policy since neither enhances nor inhibits achievement of the new policy's objectives, and that a new federal policy is needed to cost-effectively solve the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ecological and environmental preservation problems.

"Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research & Development, Office of Environmental Engineering & Technology Demonstration." Includes bibliographical references. "PB93-142107"--Cover. Microfiche.