Agrium, Inc.
American Commercial Barge Line
ArcelorMittal USA Inc.
Baldor Electric Company
Barry-Wehmiller
Bemis Company
BNSF Railway Company
CKE Restaurants (Hardee’s)
Clayco, Inc.
Crop Production Services
Kansas City Southern
Mallinckrodt Plc
McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Norfolk Southern
QuikTrip Corporation
U.S. Bank National Association
Union Tank Car Company
United Van Lines
The U.S. EPA brought a case before an administrative judge for alleged RCRA violations and for an order requiring our client to apply for a RCRA Treatment Storage and Disposal (TSD) Facility permit. By presenting evidence during settlement negotiations, much of which consisted of EPA’s own internal memoranda, we persuaded the EPA to drop the main count of its petition, settle for a significantly reduced civil penalty and a supplemental environmental project. Our client was not required to obtain a TSD permit.
The EPA wanted a metal finishing company and its president to agree to unlimited liability to perform an undefined cleanup to EPA’s satisfaction. We negotiated an Administrative Order on Consent providing for a cleanup of heavy metal contamination (including lead, chromium and cadmium), which included a finite scope of work with volumetric limits on contaminated soil removal.
We negotiated a settlement with the state of Illinois regarding the cleanup of a former petroleum refinery. Our firm represented one of the three former owners/operators of the facility. The agreement negotiated with the state included visual cleanup criteria, volumetric waste disposal limits, fixed financial exposure and broad releases from future liability. During approximately five years of negotiations, we took a lead role. Our client also received substantial settlements in the matter with respect to its insurance coverage claims.
Our environmental practice group negotiated what is believed to be the first Part B Post-Closure Permit ever issued for a TSD facility under the Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Law. The facility was a low-carbon steel chain manufacturing operation whose early activities predated the enactment of RCRA. After the permit was issued, and less than three years into the 30-year post-closure care period, Thompson Coburn filed a Class 3 Modification Request which successfully resulted in the cessation of all groundwater monitoring and the termination of the post-closure permit and all obligations thereunder.
Thompson Coburn has handled scores of underground storage tank matters. We have prosecuted and defended lawsuits involving contamination from underground storage tanks. We have also defended administrative actions brought by governmental agencies for the removal and/or cleanup of underground storage tanks. In addition, we have successfully assisted clients in obtaining favorable eligibility determinations from state underground storage tank insurance funds. We have also handled citizen suits and common law actions to recover and avoid cleanup costs.
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Long-Awaited SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Draws Legal Challenges Across the Ideological Spectrum
California's New Environmental Disclosure Laws Mandate Corporate Transparency
Federal Trade Commission to seek comments on Proposed Updates to its “Green Guides”
Maine’s PFAS product reporting deadline is quickly approaching: Are you ready?
EPA announces proposed rule on HFC allowance allocations for 2024-2028
A brief primer on PFAS litigation: Trends and future disputes
EPA continues to advance aggressive PFAS strategy with new RCRA rulemakings
SEC emphasizes ESG by establishing new website and taking public comments on climate disclosure
EPA recommends new requirements in NPDES permits to address PFAS in wastewater and stormwater
How the Atlantic Richfield decision may impact the EPA Model Consent Decree template
Supreme Court expands reach of Clean Water Act to cover some discharges to groundwater
CSB’s new accidental release reporting rule expands facilities’ reporting obligations
‘Dark Air': Why industries should prepare for regulation of PFAS air emissions
The sky’s the limit as the EPA releases a flurry of 2019 air permitting guidance and proposals
DOJ curtails use of supplemental environmental projects in environmental settlements
EPA formalizes approach to avoid federal and state duplication of inspections and enforcement
Air rules to watch for in second half of 2019
EHS voluntary compliance prevents injuries and saves money
EPA announces ‘adjacent’ under Clean Air Act now limited to physical proximity
Uh-oh, y’all: EPA’s action against ‘Fixer Upper’ stresses importance of lead paint rules
5 points to remember before relying on the EPA’s new NSR guidance on projected future emissions
What to do when the government comes calling: A checklist for handling facility inspections
Environmental deregulation under President Trump: Business as usual?
5 tips for environmental due diligence in business transactions
New circuit split raises questions about ‘permit shield’ defense in Clean Water Act cases
EPA reveals first 10 chemicals to be reviewed under a more robust toxic substances act
Do you need a Section 404 permit for your real estate development?
DOJ shifts enforcement of worker safety violations to Environmental Crimes Section
Supreme Court overturns EPA’s 'Tailoring Rule,' upholds GHG BACT for 'anyway' sources
Top Region 7 attorney details EPA’s biggest enforcement, compliance priorities
Downstream drama: Iowa utility can’t recover damages from county drainage districts
No-GMOs are a no-go in Oregon and Hawaii
9th Circuit sends herbicide debate back to the EPA
Can the California A.G. limit those incessant Prop 65 lawsuits?
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024
TC Attorneys Cover SEC Climate Rule’s Unique Legal Hurdles for Law360
Ryan Russell Kemper and Paul Sonderegger Named to Environmental & Energy Law Power List
Chambers USA Recognizes Thompson Coburn Practices for Excellence in 2023 Guide
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA
St. Louis Boys & Girls Club announces plans for youth golf facility at former Superfund site
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2020 Chambers USA
St. Louis litigators John Galvin, Suzanne Galvin join Thompson Coburn
Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2020
17 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2019 Chambers USA
Peter Strassner talks to Best Lawyers about Thompson Coburn’s environmental practice
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Thompson Coburn’s Environmental practice group celebrates top rankings
Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2019
Barry Klinckhardt, Susan Myers among 2018 Corporate Counsel Award winners
Crystal Kennedy inducted into the Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Thompson Coburn earns 12 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Ryan Russell Kemper named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list
Congratulations to our 2017 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Ryan Russell Kemper to head United Way fundraising effort
23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA
Eric Boyd hosts discussion with retired EPA official to kick off Clean Air Act seminar
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
Congratulations to our 15 St. Louis ‘Lawyers of the Year’
St. Louis Business Journal covers Thompson Coburn’s work on unique Superfund settlement
Chemical Safety Board investigator shares insights from two high-profile environmental incidents
27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA
Ryan Kemper, Thompson Coburn environmental practice featured in St. Louis Lawyer
EPA, Boys & Girls Club announce $30 million cleanup of Superfund site
Eric E. Boyd joins Thompson Coburn's Environmental Group
Real Estate group supports $51 million apartment complex purchase
19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year
Paul Sonderegger appointed chair of environmental law committee for St. Louis bar
Thompson Coburn wins Illinois Supreme Court victory for ExxonMobil Coal
Peter Strassner named St. Louis Environmental Lawyer of the Year
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Eric represents clients in litigation, regulatory compliance, and transaction matters with respect to all of the major environmental programs. Eric represents clients in litigation, regulatory compliance, and transacti... |
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As a litigator with the Environmental Group, Tim is dedicated to achieving client goals in complex environmental disputes and regulatory matters. As a litigator with the Environmental Group, Tim is dedicated to achieving ... |
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St. Louis
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Sara assists clients in identifying, navigating and responding to environmental risks and liabilities. Sara assists clients in identifying, navigating and responding to environme... |
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Ed has substantial experience in a wide range of complex lawsuits, most of which involve multi-party environmental litigation. Ed has substantial experience in a wide range of complex lawsuits, most of ... |
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John represents domestic and international clients in complex litigation and multi-district litigation in some of the most challenging state and federal venues in the cou... John represents domestic and international clients in complex litigation an... |
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St. Louis
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Clients turn to Suzanne Galvin for results in complex high-profile litigation, particularly in the areas of pharmaceutical, medical device, and environmental exposure cla... Clients turn to Suzanne Galvin for results in complex high-profile litigati... |
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St. Louis
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Suzanne is a litigation associate in the firm's environmental group. Suzanne is a litigation associate in the firm's environmental group. |
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St. Louis
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Ryan has a broad and diverse practice serving clients navigating sophisticated matters related to air, water, land, energy, agriculture, emergency response and climate is... Ryan has a broad and diverse practice serving clients navigating sophistica... |
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St. Louis
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Crystal has 30+ years of national environmental experience and leads the transactional area of the Firm's environmental practice. Crystal has 30+ years of national environmental experience and leads the tr... |
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New York
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Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in major commercial disputes, with a particular focus in lender liability cases, fraud-based invest... Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in m... |
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St. Louis
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Paul is a highly effective litigator and regulatory compliance attorney who has resolved environmental and real estate/construction disputes in state and federal courts a... Paul is a highly effective litigator and regulatory compliance attorney who... |
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St. Louis
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Peter is an environmental attorney who helps companies respond to major environmental incidents, navigate regulatory actions and successfully resolve civil and criminal l... Peter is an environmental attorney who helps companies respond to major env... |
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