Barbara J. Goldsmith & Company services
Legislative and Regulatory Analysis and Innovation Services
Analysis of bi-national and multi-national protocols; Analysis of environmental legislation pending in the U.S. Congress, State Legislatures, European Parliament and Council and Member State Governing Bodies; Analysis of international legislation independently and in comparison to U.S. law; Analysis of environmental regulations and policy guidelines proposed by agencies of Nat onal Governments, State Governments and regional entities worldwide; Analysis of European Union Member State environmental liability statutes and regulations; Preparation of comments in response to rule-making actions.Corporate Environmental Management and Strategy Services
Identification of the effects of new environmental laws, regulations and policies on groups of industrial sources, individual companies and specific industrial plants; Assessment of environmental liabilities related to property ownership transactions; Identification of environmental regulatory requirements applicable to specific industrial plants, or categories of industrial sources; Assistance in establishing and managing environmental audit programs; Design and management of environmental assessments for large-scale developments, including expanded, new and reclaimed industrial facilities; Facilitation of strategic business planning for sustainability.
Litigation/Mediation Support Services
Support in legal proceedings and mediation proceedings involving environmental compliance and liability issues, including broad strategy development; Identification of potential corporate liability exposure related to specific legal actions; Assistance in identifying and contracting with technical and economic experts; Establishment and management of Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) Groups and management of client programs involving multi-disciplinary contractors.
International Environmental Planning Services
Assistance to multi-national organizations and individual foreign governments in developing environmental policies, plans, and programs; Comparative analysis of international law including matters involving shared resources among multiple jurisdictions.