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Dravis, Samantha[dravis.samantha@epa.gov]
From: William Myers III
Sent: Fri 5/26/2017 6:09:42 PM
Subject: Superfund task force
Kevin Murray Bio.pdf
Hi Samantha - we met very briefly when I was visiting Layne's office. Here is more information about my law partner who is interested in serving on the task force. You may follow up directly with Kevin if you are interested. I'm sure that Kevin would be a great addition to your efforts. Thanks.
Bill Myers
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William G. Myers III
Partner wmyers@hollandhart.com Phone: 208-342-5000 Holland & Hart LLP Fax: 208-343-8869 800 W Main street
Suite 1750 Boise, ID 83702
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Kevin Murray
Partner
222 South Main Street, Suite 2200, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 P 801.799.5919
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 1984 cum laude
Brigham Young University, B.A., 1981 cum laude
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho Texas Utah
PRACTICES
Environmental and Natural Resources Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Land Use and Public Planning Mining
Kevin Murray assists clients with issues involving hazardous substances, contaminated property, wetlands, and water quality.
His work includes all facets of remediation, compliance, permitting, mergers and acquisitions, land development, and property reuse.
Kevin has significant experience with CERCLA, RCRA, state hazardous waste laws, and related programs. He advises clients on a broad range of matters concerning the acquisition, remediation, and redevelopment of contaminated property. He is known for innovative and unique resolutions to complex contamination issues, especially involving multi-jurisdictional and multi -agency matters, in the real estate, mining, energy, petroleum, and the manufacturing industry. He has successfully represented public and private clients to transform thousands of acres of brownfields property. His practice expertise also includes the Clean Water Act, where he counsels clients on compliance and water quality matters.
EXPERIENCE
Negotiates federal Consent Decrees, Administrative Orders on Consent, and related agreements for matters related to:
CERCLA RCRA Brownfields development Clean Water Act (CWA)
CLIENT RESULTS
Strategist behind the highly innovative and successful Midvale Slag Site, which recently was deleted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List of Superfund Sites 50 years ahead of schedule.
Played a key role in the Richardson Flats remediation, which was recognized by the Department of the Interior as the site of the year for its effective combination of Natural Resource Damages restoration and CERCLA remediation.
Led the remediation and redevelopment of a 450 acre smelter site through the innovative use of special account and private funds. It was the first time EPA had agreed to use the approach. The former smelter site is now a thriving multi use project.
Led the development of innovative protocols for the reclamation and redevelopment of 2000-plus acres of mining land in a leading resort area. Continued development of estate lots, residential, commercial and hotels.
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One of the first projects to successfully utilize the EPA ER3 pilot Superfund initiative.
Negotiated a Prospective Lessee Agreement, a liability relief mechanism reportedly used by EPA only one other time in CERCLA history.
Led the environmental team of a utility cooperative in permitting a large wind farm.
Counsel to potentially responsible parties in the remediation of seven miles of petroleum contaminated canal sediments.
Counsel to numerous parties in the negotiation of dozens of consent decrees for NPL site remediation.
Due diligence counsel in $3.2 billion acquisition of Fortune 50 company.
Due diligence counsel in a bid to acquire a 1500 mile portion of a gas pipeline system, as well as an 8000 mile gulf natural gas pipeline and its associated 68.5 billion cubic feet storage system.
Due diligence counsel to acquire the production, gather, transmission, and distribution assets of a large gas company, including more than 12,000 miles of pipeline and 90 compressor stations.
PUBLICATIONS
"A Property Mechanic's Tool Box," Holland & Hart News Update, 9/22/2016
"A Property Purchaser's Tool Box," Utah Business Magazine, August 2016
"Water Quality," Environmental Regulation, excerpted from the Second Edition of the American Law of Mining, Chapter 169, Co-Author, 2015
"The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund)," Environmental Regulation, excerpted from the Second Edition of the American Law of Mining, Chapter 171, Co-Author, 2015
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
"Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) Perspectives on Superfund Site Reuse (Midvale Slag Site Case Study)," Superfund Redevelopment Initiative, August 2015
"The Removal and Management of Asbestos Pipe," Speaker, American Public Works Association Conference, October 1,2014
"Municipal Water Systems and AC Pipe," Utah Municipal Attorneys Association Spring Conference, May 2013
"Environmental Law Update," Utah Municipal Attorneys Association Spring Conference, May 2011
RECOGNITION
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Environment, Natural Resources & Regulated Industries, 2010-2016
The Best Lawyers in America Energy Law, Environment Law, 1995 2017
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating
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Utah Business Magazine, Utah Legal Elite, 1998-2015 Mountain States Super Lawyers, Environmental, 2007-2016 Mountain States Super Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers, Environmental,
2012
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
Brigham Young University and University of Utah, Adjunct Professor of Law
Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Control Board, Member, 2011-2016, Chair 2010-2016
Pioneer Theatre Company, Chair, 2014-2016, Executive Board and Director of Development, 2006-2014
Davis Education Foundation, Davis County School District, Board of Trustees, 2006-2011, Chair 2008-2009
Lakeview Hospital, Board Member, 2000-2005, Chair 2003-2005 Boy Scout of America, Council Executive Board, 2015-2016
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