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It has been suggested that if compliance reaches appropriate levels, there may be a good degree of certainty of environmental results.<ref name="latin">Latin, H. (1985) Ideal versus Real Regulatory efficiency: implementation of uniform standards and “fine-tuning” regulatory reforms. ''Stanford Law Review. 37. 1267-1332.''</ref> CAC regulation has the potential to lead to a more rapid resolution of certain environmental policy objectives.<ref name="Baldwin"/> It may also provide clarity to those that are subject to the regulation. There may be a clearer understanding of what is required and how to meet those requirements.<ref name="gandg"/>

It has been argued that the use of the CAC approach to solve environmental problems can result in unexpected consequences if the application is conducted uncritically.<ref name="holling"/> Much of environmental policy to date has been associated with the term Disjointed Incrementalism. This term was coined by Lindblom<ref name="lind">Lindblom, C. (1979) Still muddling, not yet through. ''Public AdminstrationAdministration Review.'' 517-526.</ref> and describes the small and often unplanned changes that have occurred in the field of environmental regulation. These changes in regulation often address small-scale problems with laws tuned towards the particular area of concern. This approach is criticised on the grounds that it does not take into account the wider causes of environmental issues.

===International Environmental Agreements===