Many tire dealers, recyclers, disposers and other tire industry
professionals are unaware of the huge liability risk they may
run as a result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) strict enforcement of the Superfund law, the Tire Industry
Association (TIA) reports, noting how "this ignorance could end
up costing them potentially tens of thousands of dollars in
fines."
At the upcoming the TIA Environmental Symposium, Superfund legal
expert Gary Letcher will discuss the latest information on the
Superfund law, and how tire professionals can protect themselves
from any potential fines.
The symposium is being held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Ocean City
Convention Center in Ocean City, Md.
In his session, entitled, 'Superfund Issues Affecting the Tire
Industry,' Letcher will brief attendees on the current status of
Superfund liability for tires, oil and other discarded
automotive materials. He will also discuss some case histories
and possible resolutions to legal challenges the tire industry
faces from Superfund determinations.
"So many tire dealers and others are dangerously unaware of how
much exposure they might have to the Superfund law and its often
exorbitant fines," says Dick Gust, co-chair of the TIA
Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). "That's why it's important
to come to the TIA Environmental Symposium and get the latest
information."
"TIA has been alerting our members to the potential
ramifications of the Superfund law for a while," notes TIA
Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. "As part of this
ongoing effort, we're proud to offer tire industry professionals
a chance to hear from Gary Letcher, an expert on this
subject."
For more information, visit www.tireindustry.org.
