Hazardous Waste

2 Credit Hours

The focus of this seminar is federal law regulating the generation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste. The seminar examines the historical development of the federal statutory regime for hazardous waste regulation, including the varied institutional and political forces that have shaped the substance and structure of federal law in this area. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, compensation and Liability Act will be featured. Legal issues currently arising under these laws will be studied, including developments pertaining to criminal as well as civil liability. Evaluation: Each class member will represent one client throughout the semester and will participate in simulations of negotiations and litigation procedure. Teaching Method: Lecture, simulation and demonstration Texts: Prerequisites: