FEDERAL PACIFIC v. DEPT. ENVIRON.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dennis J. Krumholz, Morristown, argued the cause, for appellant (Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti, attorneys; Mr. Krumholz, of counsel and, with Marilynn R. Greenberg and Marcella M. Bodner, on the brief).

Karen L. Jordan, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (John J. Farmer, Jr., Attorney General, attorney; Mary C. Jacobson, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Ms. Jordan, on the brief).

Michael L. Rodburg argued the cause for amicus curiae New Jersey Petroleum Council (Lowenstein Sandler, attorneys; Mr. Rodburg and Jeffrey B. Gracer, of counsel, and on the brief with Tirza S. Wahrman of the New York bar).

Reed Smith Shaw & McClay, Newark, attorneys for amicus curiae Chemical Industry Council of New Jersey (Steven J. Picco, of counsel and, with Diane Bettino, on the brief).

Methfessel & Werbel, Edison, attorneys for amicus curiae 2B Environmental, Inc. (Albert I. Telsey, on the brief).

Before Judges KESTIN, WEFING and STEINBERG.