It Happened in Montana. The Hebgen Lake magnitude 7.5 earthquake, which occurred on August 18, 1959, was the largest earthquake in Montana and the 14th largest earthquake in the contiguous U.S. in historic times (Stover and Coffman, 1993). The earthquake caused 29 fatalities and about $11million in damage to highways and timber.
An Environmental Policy is..... A statement by the organization of its intentions and principles in relation to its overall environmental performance which provides a framework for action and for the setting of its environmental objectives and targets.. (Definition quoted from ISO 14001).
Environment law includes regulations and cleanup regarding hazardous or chemical materials and the consequences of individuals who violate environment statutes ; it provides environmental protection for prospective purchasers of environmentally impacted property ; and environmental law policy prohibits the dumping of toxic waste or other hazardous ...