Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 1995 AMERICAN ECOLOGY CORPORATION -------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-11688 95-3889638 - - - -------------- -------------- ----------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation) Number) 5333 Westheimer, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77056 ---------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 624-1900 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On February 9, 1995, Jack C. Lemley was named chief executive officer, president and chief operating officer of American Ecology Corporation. He succeeds Harry J. Phillips, Jr. who continues as chairman of the board of directors. A copy the Company's press release dated February 9, 1995 is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS Exhibit A. Press Release of American Ecology Corporation dated February 9, 1995. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. AMERICAN ECOLOGY CORPORATION Dated February 15, 1995 By: /s/ Stephen W. Travers ----------------------------------------- Name: Stephen W. Travers --------------------------------------- Title: General Counsel and Secretary --------------------------------------