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Vol. 7, No. 1 - November 2010

In this issue:

Message from the Editors
Tod M. Leaven and Todd Stedeford…1

The Ecological Effects of Nanomaterials: A Risk Assessment Perspective
Linda Ziccardi and Johanna Salatas…1

Environmental Health and Hazard Risks of Nanomaterials
Leo Stander and Louis Theodore …6

Importance of Nanotechnology In Fuel Cells and Photovoltaic Cells
Ron A. Traud Jr. and Tod M. Leaven…11

Sample Characterization, Preparation, and Dosimetry: Prerequisites to Product Registration Testing and Safety Assessment for Nanomaterials
Marek Banasik and Todd Stedeford…15

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Vol. 6, No.1 - February 2010

In this issue:

Message from the Editors
Tod M. Leaven and Todd Stedeford…1

The Evolution of American Ethanol
Christopher G. Standlee…1

Looking at Biofuels Through the Lens of Life-Cycle Analysis
Neal C. Grasso…7

Agricultural Transgenic Gene Flow: A Legal and Scientific Update
Tod M. Leaven…10

Information Priorities in the OECD’S Guidance for Preparing BCDs on Transgenic Organisms: A Cautionary Note and Proposal
Marek Banasik and Todd Stedeford…14

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Vol. 5, No. 1 - October 2005

Message from the Chair
Elliot Eder...1

Editor's Introduction
Thaddeus R. Lightfoot...2

An Introduction to U.S. EPA's Peer Review Policy and Handbook
Sunil K. Garg, Ph.D., Esq....3

OMB's Final Peer Review Bulletin: An Overview
Thaddeus R. Lightfoot...8

The Use of Peer Review to Resolve Remediation Disputes under Superfund: A Case Study
James A. Payne...13

Science and Technology Committee Leadership 2005-06...20

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Vol. 4, No. 1 - April 2004

Message from the Co-Chairs
Elliot Eder and Terry Quill...1

Editor's Introduction
Sarah Brozena...3

What is Biomonitoring?
Rick Becker, Sarah Brozena and Darrell Smith...4

Will Biomonitoring Change How We Regulate Toxic Chemicals?
Richard Jackson, Paul Locke, Jim Pirkle, F.E. "Ed" Thompson and Dorothy Sussman...8

The Prospects of "Chemical Trespass" as a Legal Cause of Action
Jessica Stuart...16

Section Events...20

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Vol. 3, No. 2 - August 2003

Message from the Chair
Terry F. Quill

Editor's Introduction
Elliot Eder

Environmental Lawyering and Valuation of Contingent Environmental Obligations after the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: the Need for a "Scientific" Approach
Sunil K. Garg, Ph.D., Esq.

The Law of Unintended Consequences: How Public Transportation Funding Laws Fail to Maximize Environmental and Other Benefits for Communities
William Vincent

A Tale of Two Sites: How Insured Fixed-Price Cleanups Expedite Protections, Reduce Costs, and Help EPA, the SEC and the Public
Michael O. Hill

Books from the Section and ABA Publishing

11th Section Fall Meeting

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Vol. 3, No. 1 - December 2002

Message from the Chair
Terry F. Quill

Editor's Introduction
Elliot Eder

Science Issues in Mold Litigation
Elizabeth B. Davis, Brian E. Heim and Stan B. Green

Reversal of Fortune: The Ninth Circuit and Passive Migration as CERCLA "Disposal"
Thaddeus R. Lightfoot

E-Filing: Coming Soon to A Federal Court Near You
James O. Payne, Jr.

Technical Issues in Litigation Involving Chlorinated Solvent Releases
Susan Tighe Litherland and Robert I. Chapin

Allocation of PCB Sources at a Scrap Metal Yard
William A. Lowenbach

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Vol. 2, No. 2 - August 2002

Notes from the Editor
Elliot Eder

Drinking Water Systems: Vulnerability Assessments and the Use of Chlorine
David B. Fischer, M.P.H., J.D. and Jessica Stuart, J.D.

Food Safety and Bioterrorism: New Turmoil for Established Sciences
Thomas W. Orme, Ph.D

How Will An Insurance Exclusion Affect the Facilities Protection Initiative and the Risk Exposure of Your Clients?
Philip D. Kessack, J.D.

Who's In Charge? One Approach to Preparing for a Facility Emergency Response when the FBI Will Be the Lead Agency
Carrick Brooke-Davidson, John Dugdale and Jeff Gordon

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Vol. 2, No. 1 - May 2002

The Politics, Science and Law of Sprawl
Craig D. Galli

Genetics and Epidemiology in Environmental Regulation and the Courtroom: Beware the Genome Gnomes
Thomas Parker Redick and Christina Galdos Bernstein

Use of Quantitative Exposure and Dose Reconstruction in Litigation Involving Human Health Issues
Brent Finley, PhD, DABT

"Bring Me Her Broom!" - Daubert Developments in Environmental, Health and Natural Resources Litigation
Elliot Eder

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Vol. 1, No. 1 - September 1999

The Biosafety Protocol: On Hold After February Talks Fail
Thomas A. Cors

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