by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Air Quality
On October 11, EPA approved revisions to the Texas permitting program for major air pollution sources under the Clean Air Act’s New Source Review (NSR) program. According to EPA, changes submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), increase...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Air Quality
On April 17, 2012, EPA issued new regulations under the Clean Air Act to reduce air emissions from the oil and natural gas industry. The final rule included the first federal air standards for natural gas wells that are hydraulically fractured. Key provisions in the...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | FAQ, Stormwater, Water
Many industrial and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. are required to provide training to their employees (and possibly also contractors) as a condition of their State or EPA stormwater discharge permit. This posting addresses some of the more common questions...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
The advantage of conducting an ESA most often cited is that it can establish you as an “innocent landowner”, allowing some protection against CERCLA liability. The more tangible benefit of conducting an ESA is the knowledge gained in conducting a formal...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
This is a common problem. SELLERS are often are very sensitive to unduly concerning employees to potential changes in ownership. In some cases, limited access, such as a walk-through, can be provided, but not access to knowledgeable on-site employees. The ASTM...
