Law, Legislation, and Regulations

Guide to Challenging Restrictions on Domestic Well Drilling


Prepared by Bricker and Ecker Law Firm for NGWA

The 36-page publication contains both proactive lobbying tactics to forestall ordinances limiting well drilling as well as information that you can use in consulting with local counsel on a court challenge.

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Catalog #T835. Member $15; Nonmember $79

Water 2000 Campaign Kit


Prepared by Dutko Group for NGWA

NGWA's lobbying firm, drawing on their extensive political campaign experience, developed this campaign kit. The kit contains materials to help you win the election between household water wells and public water systems. The kit contains organizational tips, sample letters to public officials and the media, a public service announcement script, key contact lists, petition forms, public meeting materials, among other items.

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Catalog #X838. Member $10; Nonmember $59

Water 2000 Campaign Video


Prepared by NGWA

NGWA's lobbyist Keith Kirk tells viewers how to run an effective campaign against unnecesary water districts. Tips on the best way to recruit others to your cause and organize your resources. Step-by-step instruction on how to use the Water 2000 Campaign Kit is provided.

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Catalog #X837. Member $10; Nonmember $59

Criteria, Guidelines, Practices, Procedures, and Standards of the Ground Water Industry

by NGWA

This compendium lists more than 175 criteria, practices, procedures, and standards applied within the ground water industry. More than 30 categories are included, such as well abandonment, well alignment, casing and pipe, decontamination procedures, development, well disinfection, drilling fluids, ground water heat pumps, and many others. While the full text of each standard or guideline is not included, a complete reference and contact are provided. This guide is available on-line from the NGWIC.

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1993/ Catalog #K454/ 33 pages. Member: $5; Nonmember: $6.25

Expert: A Guide to Forensic Engineering and Service as an Expert Witness

by the Association of Engineering Firms
Association of Soil and Foundation Engineers

This book is must reading for any consultant who may choose to serve as an expert witness at some time during their career. Describes the various procedures used to resolve disputes and offers an overview of the trial process. Offers a full explanation of what you may be called on to perform as an expert witness and the amount of time involved in the process.

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1985/ Catalog #T215/ 47 pages. Member: $34; Nonmember: $42.50

GIBBYMOON REPORT Legal Actions Against Environmental Professionals: A Quarterly Educational Newsletter

edited by Daniel J. Gibby and Ralph E. Moon

Keep abreast of legal actions in the environmental field. Case law discussed on negligence and contracts in the environmental business. Trends and perspectives, tips for environmental professionals (EPs). And a question and answer section. E-mail delivery option available.

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1997/ Catalog #T550/ annual subscription. Member: $59; Nonmember: $79

Ground Water Litigation Bibliography

compiled by Robert Masters
NGWA

An extensive listing of references on ground water in the courts. Federal and state case legal battles over ground water rights and contamination. Many legal decisions and civil disputes over contaminated ground water. Gas stations, landfills, quarries, and hazardous waste sites are covered along with Superfund sites. Cleanup costs and claim amounts are often mentioned. Study the case law on ground water when you buy this annotated bibliography.

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1997/ Catalog #T551. Member: $49; Nonmember: $69

A Lender's Guide to Environmental Liability Management

by Thomas M. Missimer
CRC Press

This text is a testimonial to the quality of scientists in the NGWA's Assocition of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers (AGWSE) membership. Missimer, an AGWSE member, wrote this comprehensive, bold new text to guide lending institutions through complex environmental liability problems. After publishing more than 100 papers in journals, guidebooks, and proceedings, Missimer has written this text not only for lenders, but for environmental consultants, lawyers, realtors, and investors who deal with lenders and need to decide whether or not to proceed with a financial deal. Good explanations on ground water flow, contamination and cleanup. Extensive information on environmental law and real estate transfers, CERCLA, and FDIC guidelines.

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1996/ Catalog #T552/ 215 pages. Member: $45; Nonmember: $52.50

Working With Your Legislature

by NGWA Legislative Services

This pamphlet offers practical tips on communicating with public officials. Various modes of communication are discussed, including letter, face-to-face meetings, and committee testimony. Also included is an overview of the legislative process and basic ground water rules.

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1988/ Catalog #K442/ 7 pages. Member: $5; Nonmember: $6.25