Best available science definition

Best available science means current scientific information used in the process to designate, protect, or restore critical areas, that is derived from a valid scientific process as defined by WAC 365-195-900 through 365-195-925.

Best available science means conclusions that are logically and reasonably derived using statistical or quantitative data, techniques, analyses, and studies that are publicly available to reviewing scientists and can be employed to address a specific scientific question.

Best available science means current scientific information used in the process to designate, protect, or restore critical areas that is derived from a valid scientific process as defined by WAC 365-195-900 through 925. Sources of best available science are included in “Citations of Recommended Sources of Best Available Science for Designating and Protecting Critical Areas” published by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Examples of Best available science in a sentence

• Best available science and best management practices shall be used to address critical areas within the property covered by a Development Regulation Agreement adopted pursuant to this section.

• Best available science indicates that Pd arrived in North America from a foreign source.

• Best available science is that scientific information applicable to the critical area prepared by local, state, or federal natural resource agencies, a qualified scientific professional or team of qualified scientific professionals, and that is consistent with criteria established in WAC 365- 195-900 through 365-195-925.

• Best available science is that scientific information applicable to the critical area prepared by local, state or federal natural resource agencies, a qualified scientific professional or team of qualified scientific professionals, that is consistent with criteria established in WAC 365-195-900 through 365-195-925.

• Best available science regarding the future effects within the project area of climate change, such as changes in stream flows and water temperatures, will be considered during project design.

More Definitions of Best available science

Best available science means the standards developed pursuant to OAR 629-603- 0400(4).

Best available science means science that:

Best available science means scientific information applicable to this title that is prepared by local, state or federal natural resource agencies, scientifically based peer reviewed literature, a qualified scientific professional or a team of qualified scientific professionals, that is consistent with the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) and the criteria established in the Washington Administrative Code regarding best available science (WAC 365-195-900 through 365-195-925, as amended) to implement the Growth Management Act.

Best available science means science that is reliable and unbiased and that involves

Best available science or “BAS” means the best information currently available that is derived from a valid scientific process or scientific sources that have been adopted by a majority of the scientific community at large. The characteristics of a valid scientific process include: peer reviewed and published information and methods, conclusions logically based on reasonable assumptions and placed in the proper context, use of quantitative analysis, and references to relevant peer reviewed and published literature. “Best available science” does not include non- scientific information such as legal, social, economic and political information.

Best available science means the best scientific information and data for informing management and policy decisions. Best available science shall be consistent with the guidelines and criteria found in Appendix 1A.

Best available science means information from research, inventory, monitoring, surveys, modeling, synthesis, expert opinion, and assessment that is used to designate, protect, or restore sensitive areas. As defined by WAC 365-195-900 through 925, Best Available Science is derived from a process that includes peer-reviewed literature, standard methods, logical conclusions and reasonable inferences, quantitative analysis, and documented references to produce reliable information.