The precautionary principle is used to
A. restrain certain actions that might result in irreversible damage to the global environment.
B. specify in advance the best available technology to be used to monitor the environmental consequences of a particular action.
C. determine the amount of ground water in a given aquifer prior to extraction for use by industry or agriculture.
D. ensure compliance with NEPA provisions.
Answer: A
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