Despite increased public interest, policy makers have been slow to enact targets based on limiting emissions under full consumption accounting measures (such as carbon footprints). We argue that this may be due to the fact that policy makers in one jurisdiction do not have control over production technologies used in other jurisdictions. We use a regional input^output framework and data derived on carbon dioxide emissions by industry (and households) to examine regional accountability for emissions generation. In so doing, we consider two accounting methods which permit greater accountability of regional private and public (household and government) final consumption as the main driver of regional emissions generation, while retaining focus on the local production technology and consumption decisions which fall under the jurisdiction of regional policy makers. We propose that these methods permit an attribution of emissions generation that is likely to be of more use than a full global footprint analysis to regional policy makers.

Abstract. This paper uses a regional input-output framework and data derived on waste generation by industry to examine different aspects of regional waste accountability. In addition to estimating a series of industry output-waste coefficients, the paper considers a series of methods for waste attribution from production and consumption perspectives. In particular, it considers a method that permits a greater focus on regional (private and public) final consumption as the main exogenous driver of waste generation. In doing so, it uses a domestic technology assumption to consider a regional waste footprint where local consumption requirements are assumed to be met using production technologies over which regional authorities are likely to have more control.

Munday on both my personal research agenda as a whole and on this dissertation. They were instrumental in helping me find the confidence to stick to my interest in waste and invaluable for their advice on U.K. data and practices. Finally, I should also acknowledge the support of my family. I was never afraid of failure knowing they were all always behind me. That, I believe, is the greatest gift a family could provide for each other. Early in life, my Mom and Dad taught me that through hard work and perserverance, I could accomplish anything. Thanks to their guidance and support, I am where I am today. I would also like to thank my husband for his steadfast belief in my ability to complete this dissertation, which was at times stronger than my own.

The Conservative Party won the 2010 General Election in the United Kingdom, gaining the most votes and seats of any single party. Using Bayesian spatial econometric methods, we show that significant spatial dependence exists in Conservative voting behaviour and select the spatial Durbin model as the best model to explain this phenomenon. This paper examines these spatial effects as well as the effects of a range of economic, socio-economic, and political variables. Perhaps the most interesting result is that incumbency has effects beyond an incumbent's own constituency

plan for the high-heat tank waste, including neutralized current acid waste (NCAW) in AY and AZ Tank Farms, and tank C-106 waste. The movement of solids, liquids, and salt cake in the designated tank farms is included. Decision analysis techniques were used to determine a recommended alternative. The recommended course of action was replacement of a 75-hp mixer pump in tank AY-102 and in-tank concentration of tank AZ-102 supernate. The alternative includes transfer o f tank C-106 sludge to tank AY-102, then transfer of tank AY-102 and tank C-106 sludge to tank AZ-101 using the new 75-hp mixer pump installed in tank AY-102. storage tank for high-level waste (HLW) sludge, with the capacity to mix and transfer sludge as desired. The scope of this evaluation is to recommend a management Tank AZ-101 becomes a TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER. Reference herein t o any specific c m r c i a l product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otheruise, does not n u e s s a r i t y constitute or i n p l y i t s wdorsenent, r e c m r d a t i o n , or favoring Lv the United States Governnent or any agency thereof or i t s contractors or subcontractors.