Various federal and state guidance documents and rules are rapidly evolving on the subject of vapor intrusion. Discover what experts are saying about the topic when under the scrutiny of discovery and litigation, and how are courts reacting. Given the existence of non-binding U.S. EPA guidance, complimented by diverse vapor intrusion regulations and policy in the states, how do property owners, regulated parties, plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, environmental consultants, and others go about evaluating and making decisions regarding vapor intrusion?
The answer is the same as what it has always been as to all matters concerning environmental contamination, look for and do good science, and look for and display good professional judgment. Good science and good professional judgment should be the work of the environmental experts. Screening levels in vapor intrusion guidance should be used with caution. Learn how expert opinions impact court decisions... irrespective of levels of contamination and screening levels.
Learn about what reasonable latitude is considered during discovery for investigations designed to link the areas where people are exposed to vapors to viable potential sources of the vapor contamination:
1. Be prepared for vapor intrusion experts who utilize different analysis methods. Understand the legal impact of multiple lines of evidence and how it may be received by a trial jury.
2. Be responsible for offering opinions that clearly prove up the elements required for the cause of action.
3. Win your case by creating an effective strategy using the perfect balance of experts covering the different specialties at issue in vapor intrusion.
4. Discussion of numerous federal and state court decisions on the topic of vapor intrusion.
5. Lessons for environmental consultants, attorneys and professionals of all types from those decisions.
6. Environmental professionals who work on vapor intrusion issues will learn how their work may be evaluated.
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