Policy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021396",
  "term": "Policy",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Generally, any statement of approach, philosophy, goal or decision. For ESRP purposes, the output of a federal or local governmental legislative authority, such as standard, regulation, decision or voluntary program.\n\n2. A high-level statement about an Agency requirement designed to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters. It is usually driven by statute, Executive Order, the mandate of an oversight agency or Congress, or the head of the organization.\n\n3. A high-level statement of principles that defines a course of action for a specific purpose and establishes broad requirements that govern EPA’s decision making.\n\n4. A high-level statement of principles that defines a course of action for a specific purpose and establishes broad elements that govern the EPA’s decision making.",
  "subject": "Information management and systems",
  "see_also": [
    "Insurance Policy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Core Ecosystem Services Research Program Standard Lexicon",
    "Web Guide Glossary",
    "Information Directives Glossary",
    "EPA 2025 Scientific Integrity Policy"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/policy/"
}