by Caltha, LLP | Mar 6, 2018 | Site Assessment
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Site Investigation of Oil Releases From Waste Oil Storage Client: Facility Owner/Operator Location(s): Minneapolis – Saint Paul Area, Minnesota Key Elements: Soil and Groundwater Site investigation, Groundwater sampling, Soil...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 5, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
Does a Phase I Environmental Assessment Report need to be sent to State or EPA? This is a Frequently Asked Question, along with the similar question, “Does the State or EPA have copies of old Phase 1 ESA reports?” The simple answer to both is No;...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 5, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
If you need your assessment to meet the ASTM standard, then the “environmental professional” you use will need to provide documentation that they meet the specific qualification requirements contained in ASTM E 1527-13. The ASTM specifies the professional...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 4, 2018 | FAQ, Stormwater
Benchmark values differ from permit limits. In a typical wastewater NPDES permit, limits may be specified for chemical parameters; if any of the limits are exceeded, it becomes a violation of the permit and may be subject to enforcement action. Benchmark values, in...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 4, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
A Frequently Asked Question Caltha receives is “Do I need a Phase I Environmental if I am not getting a bank loan?“. The simple answer is No; performing a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment on a property you intend to purchase or lease is voluntary. It is a...
