A substance that forces change, usually damage, on living organisms or ecosystems, or reduces their ability to cope with environmental changes. This occurs when the substance is released unplanned and unwanted into

Organization for emergency response that provides chemical hazard related information on 24-hour basis. It was established by the collective US chemical manufacturers association.

Processes and technologies that use chemicals or chemical processes to alter the existing condition of materials or wastes or environments.

As contaminant-free as can possibly be achieved by existing processes. Not guaranteed to by 100 percent free from contaminants, it is the highest reachable grade of purity.

Method that combines both chemical treatment techniques and physical treatment techniques to alter industrial and commercial waste streams or resulting environmental conditions. Chemical treatment techniques are chlorination, oxidation, ozonation, and the like.

Organization for emergency response specifically for chemical situations, contracted to provide chemical hazard related information on a 24-hour basis, organized by the collective of US chemical shippers and contractors.

A process where a RECEIVER or administrator in a BANKRUPTCY case attempts to have the court honor DERIVATIVE contracts (and/or REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS) that benefit the COUNTERPARTY in DEFAULT, while disallowing those that

A POISON PILL defense clause that gives COMMON STOCK shareholders the right to revoke the pill in the face of a bona fide TAKEOVER offer, or which automatically nullifies the pill if

A mathematical / organizational tool used to determine if data classification can be attributed to an underlying law / standard, repeated progression, or if it is solely existing by chance. This is

Random variables distribution for variables required to be equal to or greater than 0. Unlike normal distributions, this distribution traces as an asymmetric curve. This curve has a long tail, extending to

An exchange for the trading of futures and option contracts on agricultural commodities, financial products, and industrial and precious metals. The CBOT began in 1848 as an open outcry auction for agricultural

The futures and options exchange for the trading of contracts on securities, indexes, and financial products. The CBOE has a hybrid system to combine its open outcry auction with its electronic trading.

The largest commodity and futures exchange in the U.S. CME trading pits hold open outcry auctions on equity, currency, agricultural, and interest rate products. The fully-electronic Globex exchange is also operated by

One of the most influential bodies of economic thought in recent times. Major ideological defender of conservative economics and capitalism. This monetarist school is associated with the economics department at the University

A regional stock exchange founded in 1882. Originally, it began as an open outcry auction system. Currently, the CHX is seeking approval to migrate to a totally electronic trading system from the

Top executive in a firm who is responsible for a firm’s overall well-being in terms of operations and performance. The hired leader of the firm, serving as the main link between the

Most senior executive responsible directly for the financial planning and execution of the firm. The CFO is accountable for all accounting functions including: (1) control over credit, (2) budgets and financial statements

Most senior executive responsible for the development, implementation, and operation of a firm’s information technology (IT) policy. The CIO oversees all of the firm’s information systems (IS) infrastructure within the organization, and

Highest ranking executive accountable for disbursing appropriate knowledge to various levels of a firm in support of the firm’s requirements and strategically goals. This executive (1) recognizes corporate knowledge as an live

Accountable to the CEO for sourcing, supply management and procurement for the company. Typically, the CPO reports directly to the CEO of a company. This is usually an executive level position of