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Washington Identifies Screening Tools for Initial Contaminated Site EJ Assessments

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The Washington Department of Ecology’s recent amendments to the state contaminated site cleanup regulations under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) require screening to determine whether contaminated sites may affect...more

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Norlander v. Caldwell: Five Lessons for Plaintiffs Seeking Cost Recovery Under MTCA

In late 2019, the King County Superior Court issued a decision in Norlander v. Caldwell, Case No. 18-2-05702-7 SEA, which serves as a cautionary tale for plaintiffs seeking to recover remedial action costs under Washington’s...more

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MTCA: A Citizens’ Initiative Shaped by Agency Action

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The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) has been cleaning up contaminated sites in Washington State for 30 years. On December 10, 2019, Beveridge & Diamond and the Environmental Law Institute will be hosting a seminar (MTCA 30)...more

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Washington’s Model Toxics Control Act: Thirty Years and Counting

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The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) has been cleaning up contaminated sites in Washington State for 30 years. On December 10, 2019, Beveridge & Diamond and the Environmental Law Institute will be hosting a seminar (MTCA 30)...more

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Washington Supreme Court Narrows “Owner or Operator” Liability, Exempts DNR From Cleanup Law Liability

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In a decision issued last month, the Washington Supreme Court narrowed “owner or operator” liability under the Model Toxics Control Act, RCW 70.105D (MTCA). In Pope Resources, LP v. Wash. Dept. of Natural Resources, the court...more

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