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How Long Does It Take To Do A Phase 1?
This is one of the most common questions we receive. How Long Does It Take To Do A Phase 1? Answer: 10 business days for the vast majority of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments. There are a few situations where additional time may be required: Property owner does...
read moreWho Needs Washington County Hazardous Waste Licence?
Businesses, nonprofit organizations, and units of government that generate most types of hazardous waste at sites in Minnesota are required to report that waste annually to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) or their metropolitan county, pay a fee, and...
read moreWhy Do I Need EPA ID? Who Needs An EPA ID Number?
Federal regulations require large and small quantity generators of hazardous waste to obtain an EPA Identification (EPA ID) number using EPA Form 8700-12 and to submit the completed form to the authorized state agency or EPA regional office if the state is not...
read moreSupreme Court Decision On Waters Of The United States Definition
On January 22, 2018, the Supreme Court unanimously decided a procedural issue determining the court in which challenges to the meaning of the term “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) may be brought. The choice of court is significant because it affects the resources...
read moreWhat Is A Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment?
What Is A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment? A Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment follows a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and investigates the Recognized Environmental Conditions, or REC, identified in the Phase 1 report. A Phase 2 investigation...
read moreWhat Is Considered A Recognized Environmental Condition?
What is A Recognized Environmental Condition? A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted to meet ASTM E 1527:2013 is intended to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions, or REC, associated with a property. Simply, a REC is a condition in which a spill,...
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