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Conflicts of Interest in Environmental Practice and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( July 2006 )
On March 16, 2003, the Section's Ethics Committee presented a hypothetical titled "On the Far Side of the Moon" at the 32nd Annual Conference on Environmental Law in Keystone, Colorado. The hypo concerned the adventures of Adrienne Fitch, in-house counsel at the Empire Strikes Mining Co., Larry Able, the company’s outside environmental counsel, and Frank Numbero, the company’s auditor. -
Expanded Hazardous Materials for Registration ( January 2001 )
The Research and Special Programs Administration ("RSPA") of the Department of Transportation promulgated new re. -
The $50,000 Can Of Paint: What You Need To Know About Shipping "Dangerous Goods" In Compliance With DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations ( September 1999 )
In the wake of the 1996 ValuJet disaster over the Florida Everglades, FAA has increased its "dangerous goods" staff by 500%, and specifically targeted persons or companies that offer such goods for commercial shipment. With a $27,500 maximum civil penalty for each violation as well as the specter of criminal liabilities, careful attention to this complex area of federal law is a must for any corporate compliance program. -
Superfund Scrap Recycling Exemption Bill Now Law ( January 2000 )
On November 29, 1999, President Clinton signed the "Superfund Recycling Equity Act" into law, exempting generators . -
Architects/Engineers and Environmental Liability ( November 1999 )
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Architect and Architect's consultants shall have no responsibility for the discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal of or exposure of persons to hazardous materials in any form at the Project site, included but not limited to asbestos, asbestos, products, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other toxic substances. -
Every Last Drop… ( October 1999 )
It is incredible how even the tiniest spill can cause a huge headache for a carrier of hazardous materials. -
NJDEP Proposes Amendments to the Solid and Hazardous Waste and A-901 Rules ( August 1999 )
Examined is the NJDEP's proposed amendments to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules and the A-901 Rules, which would eliminate the employee requirement for leased vehicle operators working for parties licensed in accordance with A-901. -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Frequently Asked Questions ( March 1998 )
This publication answers 21 frequently asked question about how to protect the environment, how to report violation of EPA rules, and how to find other EPA publications. -
An Overview of the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law ( March 1999 )
Overview of the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law from the Department of Transportation. -
DOT Drug-Free Workplace Regulations ( November 1998 )
This article provides an overview of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug Free Workplace Regulations.