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.
