The Beneficial Use Exemption to the Solid Waste Rules--A Little Known but Flexible Exemption
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
This article explains the use of a flexible but lesser-known exemption to the Solid Waste Rules, known as the beneficial use exemption, which has been on the rise in recent years as awareness of its existence and utility has increased.
Buying Green: The Government Steps Up Environmentally Friendly Preferable Purchasing
Alec D. Rogers* of The Federalist Society
With an annual contract budget of over $400 billion, the U.S. government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. A recent trend has been to leverage the procurement process to develop the marketplace for environmentally sound products through a process known as "environmentally preferable purchasing" ("EPP").
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Frequently Asked Questions
Environmental Protection Agency
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.
Recommendations to Reform and Finance New York State's Remedial Programs
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
This article examines the Superfund Working Group's recommendations for reform in the areas of statutory liability reforms, cleanup standards, and redevelopment incentives.
The Environmental Audit As A Compliance Management Tool
Harry F. Klodowski of Law Offices of Harry F. Klodowski
INTRODUCTION The environmental compliance audit has become more widespread in the last few years.
Court Upholds EPA Approval for Disposal of PCB Wastes
Robert A Hykan of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not err in approving the disposal of polychlorinated bi.
Architects/Engineers and Environmental Liability
Vincent W. King of Vincent W. King, P.A.
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.
Useful Product Defense Under CERCLA
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
One of the most fertile grounds for litigation under CERCLA has been the interpretation of the phrase "any person .
Environmental Violation
Environmental Protection Agency
This publication provides information about how to recognize and report violations of environmental regulations.
Product Marketing: Can New Government Programs Help?
William J. Walsh of Pepper Hamilton LLP
This article reviews the effects of the Federal government's backing of "environmentally preferable" products on the industrial biotechnology sector.
Summary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Environmental Protection Agency
This publication provides a brief overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
New Land Disposal Restrictions Govern Metal-Bearing Waste, Mineral Processing Waste and Contaminated Soil
Jeffrey L. Woolstrum of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a significant rule under the Resource C.
Electronic Waste Responsibilities Loom on the Horizon
John R. Epperson of Farella Braun + Martel LLP
In 2003, consistent with its forward looking policies regarding managing waste, the European Union (EU) issued Directive 2002/96/EC regarding Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The Directive contained a number of far-reaching requirements intended to avoid the environmental impacts of disposal of WEEE as general municipal waste, and identified a number of requirements that EU Member Countries were to implement through promulgation of their own laws or regulations.
Highlights of Utah Environmental Law
Craig D. Galli of Parsons Behle & Latimer
Environmental regulatory programs in Utah are administered primarily by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality ("DEQ"). DEQ administers environmental programs authorized by state statute as well as federal environmental programs for which the state has delegated authority from EPA under the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
CAMU Rule Litigation Settled
Robert W. Thomson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
On February 11, 2000, EPA announced the settlement of litigation with the Environmental Defense Fund, the Natura.
Municipal Superfund Liability
Matthew W. Ward of Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP
Since its inception, the federal Superfund law has been based on the principle of "polluter pays," .
House Panel Explores Environmental Impact of Tax Code
Daniella Landers of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
The Michigan House of Representative's Environmental Tax Subcommittee (Subcommittee) recently issued an Interim Dra.
Arranger and Transporter Liability under CERCLA
Daniel M. Darragh of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
INTRODUCTION The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42U.S.C. ??9601-9675 ("CE.
New Jersey Gets Serious About the Cleanup and Reuse of Polluted Industrial Sites
Vincent J. Mangini of Stark & Stark
In accordance with so-called "smart growth" principles, James E. McGreevey, since becoming Governor of the State of New Jersey, has taken a number of definitive steps to provide municipalities and the private sector with assistance in redeveloping contaminated properties.
Major California Legislation Enacted in 1997 Relating to Hazardous Waste
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
HAZARDOUS WASTE Hazardous Waste Code Identification System A.B. 256 (Cunneen) (Chapter 361) .
Redevelopment Under State Super Fund Laws
Harry F. Klodowski of Law Offices of Harry F. Klodowski
Introduction In the fourteen years since CERCLA, nearly all states have passed some form of state hazardous.
Environmental Client Alert
Pepper Hamilton LLP
This alert summarizes an EPA recommendation that telecommunications companies must improve their environmental compliance efforts.
Virginia Environmental Law Update for 1997
Scott A. Johnson of Woods Rogers PLC
Geographic Information Network. The Virginia Geographic Information Network Division and the Geographic Information.
Court Affirms Ban On Epa Overfilling
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court action dismissing an enforceme.
Court Thwarts Another State Attempt To Restrict Waste Flow
Robert W. Thomson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in the case of Waste Management Holdings, In.
Facing the Oncoming Onslaught of Criminal Environmental Enforcement
Devin S. Schindler of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
This article reviews how a company may avoid criminal environmental enforcement by following the steps outlined in this document.
Major California Legislation Enacted in 1997 Relating to Solid Waste/Recycling
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING Diversion and Market Development S.B. 1066 (Sher) (Chapter 672) Senate Bill 1066 m.
Emergency Regulations Anticipate The January 1, 1999 Sunset Of Key Provisions Of California's Superfund Program
Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article discusses the California Environmental Protection Agency issuance of emergency regulations on November 9, 1998 that purport to provide the Department of Toxic Substance Control with continuing jurisdiction over hazardous waste sites located throughout the state.
Negotiating a RCRA Part B Permit
Daniel M. Darragh of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
INTRODUCTION Anyone who has ever read the first draft of a RCRA Part B permit for a hazardous waste treatment, sto.
NJDEP Proposes Amendments to the Solid and Hazardous Waste and A-901 Rules
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
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.
Summary of The Toxic Substances Control Act
Environmental Protection Agency
This publication provides a brief overview of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
High Tech Business Begets High Tech Environmental Problems
Antoinette R. Stone of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Just as corporate America breathes a collective sigh of relief that the costly and burdensome Superfund program ap.
New Guidelines For Solid Waste Incinerators
Robert W. Thomson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
On November 30, 1999, EPA published proposed standards and guidelines for air emissions from new and existing comme.
Ninth Circuit Holds That "Hybrid" RCRA Claims Are Not Subject to RCRA Notice Provisions
Derrick K. Watson of Farella Braun + Martel LLP
The Ninth Circuit has held that RCRA's jurisdictional citizen suit pre-filing notice requirements set forth at 42 U.S.C. §6972(b) are not applicable to RCRA suits that contain both subchapter and non-subchapter III claims, where such claims are "related in time and location." Covington has strategic implications for RCRA litigants across all industries.
Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation and Tennessee Water Quality Control Board Move Closer Toward Rulemaking for ARAP Program
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP
Waller Lansden's November 3, 1997 Environmental Group Bulletin informed you of a Tennessee Department of Environmen.
EPA Promulgates New Effluent Limitations Guidelines For Landfills
Robert W. Thomson of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
On January 10, 2000, EPA published a final rule providing national effluent limitations guidelines and pretreatment.