What Are the Four Basic Considerations for Establishing Performance Standards

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What are the four basic considerations for establishing performance standards?

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Definitions:

Tanker Accidents

Incidents involving large cargo ships carrying bulk liquids, such as oil, that can lead to significant environmental disasters when spills occur.

Environmental Terrorism

Acts intended to cause damage to the natural environment or to compromise public health and safety for the sake of political or social objectives.

Water Pollution

contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, making it harmful to organisms and the environment.

Organisms

Any living individual entities that can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and maintain homeostasis.