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Articles on Environmental Law

Inside Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2000 The lead article for this issue of the Environmental Law Newsletter is a timely and informative explanation by Illinois Lieutenant Governor Corinne Wood of the Illinois Rivers 2020 program, which is an ambitious and forward-looking initiative to improve the condition of the Illinois River Basin, a project which could have substantial economic and quality of life ramifications for the majority of Illinois citizens
A look at the Pollution Control Board’s Website Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2000 The following is a cleaned-up printout of the "links" area of the Pollution Control Board's website, which can be accessed at http://www.ipcb.state.il.us/
The Illinois Supreme Court rejects a private right of action under Illinois’ Lead Poisoning Prevention Act By Charles J. Northrup Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2000 On July 1, 1999, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in Abbasi v. Paraskevoulakos
Inside Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2000 With this issue we present two articles concerning lead-based paint. The first is by Gaylene Vasaturo, a USEPA Region Five counsel heavily involved with lead-based paint issues.
Lead paint poisoning law and enforcement: a federal perspective By Gaylene Vasaturo Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2000 The number one environmental health problem facing American children is lead poisoning.
“Taking the Fifth” at an administrative hearing By Rosalyn B. Kaplan Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2000 During contested cases before administrative tribunals, it sometimes happens that a witness refuses to testify on the ground that his answer might tend to incriminate him.
Update: Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals hands Harmon and friends big win over USEPA on “overfiling” issue By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2000 Readers of this newsletter will recall my recent comments regarding a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Smith, J.) in Harmon Industries, Inc. v. Browner, 19 F.Supp.2d 988 (W.D. Mo. 1998)
The constitutional right to a healthful environment By Eric M. Schwing & Babette P. Salus Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 1999 Sugar Creek in Williamson County has been identified as one of Illinois' most biologically significant streams.
Harmon strikes sour note with U.S. EPA By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 1999 A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Smith, J.) has raised the ire of U.S. EPA, which has filed an appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Promoting sustainable and beneficial reuse of contaminated sites: developments in the federal Brownfields Initiative By Mike Anastasio Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 1999 As the United States approaches the next millennium on the shoulders of a robust economy, there is an underlying challenge facing the country
Executive Summary: Chicago Metropolis 2020—Preparing Metropolitan Chicago for the 21st century By Elmer W. Johnson Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 1999 The recommendations are driven by a dream of what our region can become and are built on a common interest that crosses municipal boundaries.
Illinois House Smart Growth Task Force Final Report Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 1999 In 1997, the American Farmland Trust,* a private non-profit organization, published a report on metropolitan regions at high risk for loss of prime farmland.
Introduction Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 1999 Planning for future growth is very much in evidence in this pre-millenium year.

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