Superfund and toxic waste cleanup, safer alternatives to toxic chemicals, toxics release inventory regulations
Background
Alex Fidis is an Environmental Health Advocate and staff attorney with
U.S. PIRG specializing in the cleanup and remediation of toxic waste
sites. Based in Washington, D.C., he leads the organization's efforts
to support and advance the cleanup goals of the federal Superfund and
Brownfields programs. Mr. Fidis helped to defend Superfund from
rollbacks to undermine the application of the program, and is currently
engaged in legislative efforts to strengthen federal toxic cleanup
programs by advocating for proper enforcement and funding. Recently, he
authored a report titled "Empty Pockets, Facing Hurricane Katrina
Cleanup With a Bankrupt Superfund," describing the toxic cleanup
challenges presented by Hurricane Katrina.
