Compares actual and projected public sector costs of complying with federal environmental regulations to financial resources currently available to federal, state and local governments. Examines actual costs between 1981 and 1987 and estimates costs to the year 2000. Projects significant differences between the future cost of environmental services and the funds currently expended to provide them. Charts and graphs.

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