Attribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002399",
  "term": "Attribution",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The assertion that certain events or conditions were, to some extent, caused or influenced by other events or conditions. This means a reasonable connection can be made between a specific outcome and the actions and outputs of a government policy, program, or initiative.\n\n2. Attribution usually requires documenting that (1) at least one hazardous substance found in a release at a concentration significantly above background (or directly observed in the release) was produced, stored, deposited, handled, or treated at the site; and (2) at least a portion of the significant increase could have come from a source at the site.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Hazard Ranking System Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/attribution/"
}