R. Lee Vail, P.E., Ph.D.

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  Kean Miller LLP
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  Representative Experience: Representation of a major chemical production facility in the management of complex OSHA, EPA,
  other administrative agency investigations following an explosion
  fire at its Louisiana facility Representation of a major midstream petroleum company in negotiations with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in reference to a compliance order
  notice of penalty Representation of a major paper company in negotiations with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in reference to a compliance order
  notice of penalty Representation of a global fertilizer company in the negotiation of an Engineering Services Agreement for Front End Engineering
  the Licensing Agreement for necessary technology in connection with a multi-billion dollar Louisiana facility expansion Successfully appealed previously rejected patent application before the Patent Appeal Board by redrafting rejected claims (prepared by another)
  filing a successful Appeal Brief, leading to the issuance of a patent Successful negotiations on behalf of a pipeline owner before the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, regarding a desired non-applicability determination, i.e., that the product carried by the line would not fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Conservation. The decision exempted our client from pipeline safety regulations.