Introduction to American government policy in natural resources and environmental protection at federal, Hawai‘i state and county levels. Policy principles, legal structure, governmental agencies, major statutes and programs, analytical techniques, program assessments. A-F only. Pre: SUST/NREM/PEPS 210 or (BIOL 101 or higher) or GEOG 101 or (GG/ERTH 101 or higher); and 220/ NREM 220 or one ECON course or two DS courses. (Cross-listed as NREM 302)