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Proposed Changes to Iowa Chapter 69 for Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is proposing to initiate rulemaking for Chapter 69 of the Iowa Administrative Code for Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal. The rulemaking is in response to proposed legislation in Senate File 511 regarding maintenance...
read moreAbove Ground Tank Rules Applicable In Wisconsin
Two rules can apply to facilities with above ground tanks, 1) Federal SPCC Rules (40 CFR 112), and 2) Wisconsin Rules on Storage of Flammable, Combustible and Hazardous Liquids (Chapter Comm 10). For any given facility, some tank systems may only be subject to SPCC...
read moreWhat is the Sheen Rule? Are oil sheens reportable?
Under the Clean Water Act, the "sheen rule" provides the framework for determining whether an oil spill should be reported to the federal government. Federal regulation requires the person in charge of a facility or vessel responsible for discharging oil that may be...
read moreHow Much Is A Phase 2 Environmental Assessment?
The second most common question Caltha receives (after "How much is a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment?") is "How much is a Phase 2 Environmental Assessment?". The most common answer is zero. Because a Phase 1 environmental assessment determines if a Phase 2...
read moreCan I Discharge Hazardous Waste Into Sewer?
FAQ: Is It Legal To Discharge Hazardous Waste Into Sewer? Possibly, if certain conditions are met. First, there are different types of sewers. It is never permissible to discharge hazardous wastes to a STORM SEWER. The discussion below refers to discharges to a...
read moreCleanup of Historic Private Dump Site In Minnesota
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Cleanup of Unlicensed Dump Client: Land Trust Location(s): Minnesota Key Elements: Site investigation, Cleanup Work Plan, Waste removal, Asbestos abatement, Site restoration Overview: Caltha LLP was retained to conduct initial site...
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