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 indicates that Pd arrived in North America from a foreign source.

  • 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.

  • Best available science sometimes gives the wrong answer as with sound and whales.

  • Best available science indicates that the length, width, and species composition of a shoreline vegetation community contribute substantively to the aquatic ecological functions.

  • Best available science can also be used to evaluate the efficacy of management measures in reducing entanglement risk, and ultimately to prevent or minimize entanglements.


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 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 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 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 “Best Available Science For the City of Cle Elum, Washington” prepared dated October 28, 2020 or amended. .