Written by Avvo Staff, about 4 years ago.
Environmental laws aim to protect ecosystems from harmful human actions, and to protect humans from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. Natural resource laws regulate resources such... more
Written by attorney Arthur Clarke, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Develop a Regulatory Compliance Plan. Know what regulations are in existence and how they will impact your business. Address future laws, regulations and trends. Identify voluntary programs for... more
Written by attorney Arthur Clarke, over 3 years ago.
When will USEPA Conduct the Sampling?. USEPA anticipates monitoring at some schools will begin within the next 30 days. Some states have already begun monitoring
Written by attorney Keith Ainsworth, almost 3 years ago.
Get Involved. Local and state agencies make decisions that impact the health of your environment and can degrade the quality of life you lead. Many urban/suburban ills that collectively contribute... more
Written by attorney Arthur Clarke, over 2 years ago.
Who Are LSRPs?. LSRPs are environmental professionals with specific expertise and education in the environmental field. They are licensed by the State of New Jersey and are responsible for... more
Written by attorney R. Gibson, about 2 years ago.
In view of the magnitude of the catastrophe off the coast of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, it is almost inconceivable that under the Oil... more
Written by attorney Joseph Saunders, about 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Allows for Business Losses Due to Oil Spills. Florida law currently requires that a person or business suffer direct contamination from the spilled oil in order to... more
Written by attorney Brett Emison, almost 2 years ago.
Did you know that BP's liability to all of the families and businesses affected by the massive gulf oil spill may be capped a total of only $75 million? Is British Petroleum "too big to spill"?... more
Written by attorney Diane Smith, almost 2 years ago.
What type of businesses could be covered?. Businesses that store, handle, transfer, produce, transport, drill or explore for oil are covered...not just offshore platforms and marine terminals. This... more
Written by attorney Ellen Gregory, over 1 year ago.
On October 8, 2010, U.S. EPA announced its intent to extend the compliance date for the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule for certain facilities. Facilities that are eligible... more
