294.72 sec. 001 - Introduction to Hazardous Waste: CERCLA and RCRA (Fall 2026)
Instructor: Robert Donald Infelise (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
Tu 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Location: Law 134
From August 18, 2026
To November 17, 2026
Course End: November 17, 2026
Class Number: 33175
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 17
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 30
As of: 04/24 11:05 AM
Environmental lawyers are frequently called upon to help navigate clients through the myriad of issues raised by contaminated soil and groundwater. Real estate lawyers also confront these issues frequently. The good news is that there are federal laws – the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) – specifically designed to facilitate remediation and assign and allocate liability for the associated costs. The bad news is that these federal laws have plenty of “gaps.” When these disputes boil over into the courtroom, outcomes often turn in part on tort law. This course will drill down on RCRA, CERCLA, and the relevant common law claims, as well as strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. Students who complete the course should be able to immediately contribute in meaningful ways to legal teams working on these issues.
Exam Notes: (TH) Take-home Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Environmental and Energy Law
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