Provides readers with a foundation for understanding the obligations of environmental laws, and explains non-compliance penalties. Focuses on 14 major environmental, health, and safety laws affecting US businesses and organizations, with chapters on fundamentals of environmental law, enforcement and liability, and various acts related to different substances and procedures. Material is presented in a clear, concise manner, with a minimum of legal jargon. This edition addresses changes made to laws in the past two years. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
