Insurers Offer Risk-Reduction Strategy For Katrina Cleanups

Two subsidiaries of one of the nation's largest insurance sellers have outlined steps on handling hazardous wastes for businesses returning to areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina, in an effort to minimize the spread of pollution and limit the future liability of those businesses. The risk-management plan was prepared for companies that do not typically handle hazardous materials, such as building owners and service industries. At the same time, EPA has not issued guidance on handling and disposing of contaminated debris...