Legal and Regulatory
Contractors and Engineers Face Environmental Vulnerability Under CERCLA
Because contractors and engineers can be liable for moving contaminated soil and debris, they should look for a contract that specifies the scope of work and removes them from the classifications of responsible parties under CERCLA.
By Steven L. Hoch
September 28, 2018
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by Steven L. Hoch
Steven Hoch has more than 40 years of experience with both federal and state environmental laws and regulations in the context of permitting, regulatory proceedings, litigation, enforcement actions, water supply, public policy formation and advice. His work includes issues involving contamination of land and ground and surface water, and also has significant experience in hazardous substances and waste handling practices, remediation, soil erosion and claims of toxic exposures.
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