Practice Areas: Environmental Solutions

Hazardous Wastes 

We have successfully managed a wide range of hazardous waste projects. We have handled complex matters involving Beville-excluded wastes, mixed radioactive/hazardous wastes, cement kiln dust and other wastes subject to individualized RCRA treatment, as well as the beneficial use of hazardous wastes. In addition to the management of the full range of hazardous wastes regulatory matters, we have performed a large number of environmental compliance auditing programs focusing on RCRA issues. We have negotiated numerous corrective action consent orders and defended clients in RCRA citizen suits. Frequently that work enables us to advise clients on ways in which they may remain in full compliance at substantially reduced cost.

Representative Work

• Represented national railroad company at former sites in Southeast.
• Represented chemical company in drafting administrative consent order for corrective action utilizing state risk board remediation objectives.
• Counseling clients and negotiating with EPA and state regulatory agencies concerning RCRA corrective action orders for interim status facilities.
• Advising clients in negotiations with EPA and state agencies regarding closure of interim status facilities.
• Counseling clients on regulatory requirements concerning mixed hazardous/radioactive wastes.
• Petitioning EPA to modify environmental regulations regarding exclusions to hazardous waste regulations, such as those for special study wastes.