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Growing up in the Sunland Tajunga area, and feeling what I now equate to about a 3 pack a day habit. My lungs felt like they were going to explode. I chose to smoke which exacerbated my already messed up lungs. And I have late copd bordering if not in emphysema. Due to my respiratory problems, I... View More 
answered on Jul 14, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. What you describe is a tough case. It doesn't sound like a specific point source or facility (such as a retired chemical plant contaminating neighboring groundwater supplies), but a... View More
Who would be responsible or held liable? would it be the homeowner? would it be the city? or would it be The pedestrian driving the vehicle?..
answered on Mar 21, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could depend on a number of factors - manner in which tree fell, details about crash (speed, visibility, distractions, etc). It could be something that the homeowners carrier and auto carrier might sort out.... View More
His backyard is Completely infested with with thorns and doesn't do anything. He is also scary and constantly verbally abusive to his own family, so talking to him is out of the question.
answered on Oct 11, 2022
Without more information on the location of your property, if you have any agreements on whose responsibility it is to maintain the bushes, where the bushes are located, if you have any or need any easements, it is hard to say what your next step could be. However, if you have not spoken with a... View More
I had a couple questions about landlord responsibilities on maintaining the outside trees, June 10th 2022 around 7:00pm a huge tree branch broke off onto the road. I was driving on that road and struck the branch ( it fell down in front of my car It happened within 2-3 seconds ) residents of that... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2022
I am not clear what the responsibilities are for the arbor maintenance between the homeowner and an apparent HOA, but whichever is, they may be liable depending upon the details. Much depends upon why the tree limb fell - was it rotted out? or did a storm severe it somehow? I would start by... View More
I live in multnomah county in Corbett. The logging outfit has all but quit, with a huge mess, not fixing the driveway or regraveled, and still many trees left to cut down and haul to the lumbermill! I have 12.75 acres and this is a huge undertaking! I have bills to pay and trees to replant. With... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2019
You will have to consult an Attorney because I would expect you signed some type of contract or paperwork and part of the answer to your question is figuring out what your rights or liabilities are under the contract. Sometimes you need to take formal steps like have an Attorney write a letter to... View More
How does location take effect? Roadside, wilderness or even public spaces?
answered on May 10, 2017
Hello. For information about personal firewood collection in Oregon forests you can access this link:
http://bit.ly/2qqCEt7
answered on May 7, 2012
First off, I assume you mean 40 CFR 1508.1. While I have trouble understanding your question, I can explain what EA and EIS are, and some differences between them.
EA is an environmental assessment of a proposed project, whereas EIS is an environmental impact statement of a project. Both... View More
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