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The P2 program task force has 5 main goals

1 create feasible P2 objectives and corresponding time frames
2 provide training to the individuals involved in the effort
3 oversee the program’s main tasks and measure progress
4 evaluate the progress of the effort

5 maintain the program’s goals long term
A Voluntary approach: Voluntary approaches to P2 are on the rise. Governmental organization often collaborates
with businesses and regulatory agencies to create a structure of guidelines. There are four types of voluntary
approach programs:
1 Public voluntary programs,
2 Negotiated agreements,
3 Unilateral commitments, and

4 Private agreements.
Environmental authorities collaborate and create specific guidelines. Companies are then invited to follow these
procedures on a strictly voluntary basis.

Negotiated agreements are created through collaboration between public authorities and industry authorities. The
agreement establishes bargains that are beneficial to the industry.
Unilateral commitments are established by industry authorities alone, and the guidelines they set are self-regulated.
Private agreements are established between “polluters” and other affected parties. The regulations set forth
create a compromise regarding a variety of pollution regulation strategies. (Fig 12)

Fig 12

There are a few keys to a successful voluntary approach. First, the program needs a dependable source of funding
(from the government, usually). The program also needs a dynamic relationship with the targeted industries. This
creates a base of trust between all involved in the agreement. In terms of regulation, the program should be
monitored by a reliable source. In order to assure that the program will establish itself long term, there should be
visible benefits to the participants and obvious results to the greater community. The long-term establishment of
the program also comes from setting attainable goals to measure progress.

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