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August 2008 Issue

In this issue:

Message from the Chairs
Kim Stollar and Jim Rubin…1

The Challenge of Chinese Environmental Law
Robert V. Percival…2

Three Fundamental Pillars for a Better Environmental Law Framework in China
Roger R. Martella, Jr.…7

Environmental Law Cooperation with China
Steve Wolfson…10

Environmental Protection and Labor Safety in China: the Regulatory Framework and Approaches to Due Diligence
Richard A. Steinwurtzel, Liang Tsui, Andrew J. Green, Jayne Kong, Richard M. Schwartz, and Donna Mussio…13

The Environmental Impact Assessment in China: The First Step Toward Compliant Operations
Charles R. McElwee, II…21

China’s New Measures on Open Environmental Information: A Clinical View
Carlos Da Rosa…25

Amendment to the U.S. Lacey Act: Implications for Chinese Forest Products Exporters
R. Juge Gregg and Amelia Porges…32

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September 17-20, 2008
The ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Law Summit: 16th Section Fall Meeting
Phoenix, AZ

Global Climate Change and U.S. Law

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