Session: Geoscience, Society, and the Law: Exploring the Legal Problems Entailed with Geologic Research and Practice (GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA

Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 288233

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WHEN PEER REVIEW TURNS TO LEGAL REVIEW -- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH UNDER OPEN RECORDS LAWS
Abstract ID#: 284131

KURTZ, Lauren, Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, 435 West 116th Street, Suite 527, New York, NY 10027, lkurtz@climatesciencedefensefund.org

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LEGALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DEPLOYMENT OF UAS (UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS) IN THE GEOSCIENCES
Abstract ID#: 284879

JOHNSON, William C., Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045-7613, wcj@ku.edu

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LIMITING YOUR LEGAL LIABILITIES AS A PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTIST
Abstract ID#: 278254

HOBBS IV, G. Warfield, Ammonite Resources, 181 Mariomi Road, New Canaan, CT 06840, skiphobbs@ammoniteresources.com

Question & Answer Session
Abstract ID#: 288517

Panel Discussion
Abstract ID#: 288236

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DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR THIS? MAKING SENSE OF THE GEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL PERMIT PROCESS WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO AVOID POTENTIALLY COSTLY MISTAKES
Abstract ID#: 282841

LIGGETT, Gregory A., Montana State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59101, ARMSTRONG, Harley J., Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Lakewood, CO 80215, BREITHAUPT, Brent H., Wyoming State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Cheyenne, WY 82003, FOSS, Scott E., Bureau of Land Management, 20 M St. SE, Suite 2134, Washington, DC 20003, GENSLER, Philip A., New Mexico State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Santa Fe, NM 87502, HUNT-FOSTER, ReBecca, Canyon Country District Office, Bureau of Land Management, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, UT 84532, MATTHEWS, Neffra A., National Operations Center, Bureau of Land Management, Denver, CO 80225 and MCDONALD, H. Gregory, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, gliggett@blm.gov

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UNETHICAL AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR BY PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS ON PUBLIC LANDS
Abstract ID#: 287803

FOSS, Scott E., Bureau of Land Management, National Paleontologist, 20 M St. SE, Suite 2134, Washington, DC 20003 and LIGGETT, Gregory A., Bureau of Land Management, Acting National Curator, 20 M St. SE, Suite 2134, Washington, DC 20003, sfoss@blm.gov

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HOW DO WE INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT UNETHICAL PRACTICE?
Abstract ID#: 278060

ABBOTT Jr., David M., Ethics Committee Chairman, American Institute of Professional Geologists, 5055 Tamarac St, Denver, CO 80238, dmageol@msn.com

Break
Abstract ID#: 288238

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CAPTIVE REGULATORY AGENCIES AND PUBLIC POLICY IN GEO-SCIENCE
Abstract ID#: 281275

TURNER, Brian B., retired, 536 River Road, Woodstock, VA 22664, turnerbrian@earthlink.net

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MERCURY AND THE LAW: UNCOMFORTABLE BEDFELLOWS
Abstract ID#: 285476

VAREKAMP, Johan C., Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, 265 Church Street, Middletown, CT 06459, jvarekamp@wesleyan.edu

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LESSONS LEARNED FROM 25 YEARS OF EXPERT WITNESS WORK IN GEOLOGY
Abstract ID#: 282008

BURNS, Scott F., Department of Geology, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751, burnss@pdx.edu

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LEGAL ISSUES SURROUNDING INDUCED SEISMICITY IN THE MIDCONTINENT
Abstract ID#: 285865

BUCHANAN, Rex C., Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047-3724 and HOFFMAN, Ryan A., Oil and Gas Conservation Division, Kansas Corporation Commission, 266 N. Main, Suite 220, Wichita, KS 67202, rex@kgs.ku.edu

GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T69. Geoscience, Society, and the Law: Exploring the Legal Problems Entailed with Geologic Research and Practice