Acknowledgements

AuthorFrank B. Friedman
Pages7-7
Acknowledgements
Any truly “practical guide” rests on the
experiments and experiences of others.
The dedication, experience, and effort
required to develop, test, and manage a
successful environmental program for a
major corporation cannot come from only
one individual. The ideas set forth in this
book come from a great many teachers
and colleagues who have applied their
knowledge to a wide variety of specific
situations.
Professionals in the environmental area generally do not hold ideas for
improvement of policies and programs close to their vests. This is a group willing
to share ideas and solutions. It includes environmental managers, governmental
employees, citizen advocates, lawyers, consultants, and other specialists.
Few people get the opportunity more than once—if at all—to develop
state-of-the-art programs and to work with respected and enlightened
executives. I was one of the fortunate few.
Successful programs depend on competent, professional staff. My staff at
Elf Atochem impressed me with their dedication and creativity. I am also
grateful to my former staff at Occidental Petroleum Corporation, particularly
the late Jerry Wilkenfeld, whose creative ability in initiating and implementing
many programs played a major role in the success of our department.
I also want to thank my clients, who continue to force me to continue to be
creative and productive.
Finally, I want to thank Linda Johnson, Caroline Hermann, and the
Environmental Law Institute publishing staff for their assistance and many
helpful comments.
—F.B.F.
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