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Focuses on the Executive Order of United States President Bill Clinton to expand the federal protection of oceans and coastlines. Creation of an Ocean Conservative Zones; Development of a national system of marine protected areas; Establishment of a moratorium on offshore oil and gas leasing.

Opinion. Comments on the opinion of environmentalists that Congressional Republicans may dismantle a 25-year legacy of environmental protection laws. Shift of power to the local governments from the restriction of `unfunded mandates' imposed on states; Requirement of compensation for property owners when federal regulations decrease property values; Requirement of risk assessment.

Focuses on the `Tier 2' motor vehicle standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency aimed at reducing smog under the 1990 Clean Air Act. Types of vehicles covered by the standards; Requirements for gasoline suppliers under the proposed standards.

Summarizes two reports published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that details innovative approaches to environmental regulations enforcement and compliance and the benefits of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Self-auditing by the regulated community promoted by the agency; Costs of complying with the amendments.

Discusses the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Chemical Manufacturers Association's (CMA) publication of a report that examines the causes of environmental violations in several federal civil enforcement cases between 1990 and 1995. Leading causes of violations; Effect of CMA Responsible Care program; Suggested government and industry adjustments.

Reports on the proposal under the Clean Air Act which would reduce pollution from cars, sport utility vehicles and light-duty trucks in the United States. Reduction in the sulfur content of gasoline; Enforcement of a uniform vehicle emission standard; Criticism expressed by the American Petroleum Institute and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association on the standard.

Focuses on the federal investigations against American Honda Motor Company Inc., Ford Motor Company and Mack Trucks Inc., which claim that the companies deliberately altered pollution-control devices. Amount of money which the companies paid in settlements of charges of violations against the Clean Air Act; Description of the charges.

Focuses on the preparation of a `worst-case scenario' risk management plan in accordance with the Clean Air Act, by approximately 66,000 facilities in the United States by June 21, 1999. Type of facilities which must prepare the scenario; Contact for further information; Need for `beta testers' by the US Environmental Agency to check its electronic submission system.