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Ban On Phthalate Chemicals In Plastic Used In Children Toys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a ban on five phthalate chemicals from plastic used in children’s toys and child care articles. The CPSC also issued new requirements for labs to be able to test for the newly prohibited phthalates. The rule goes...
read moreTSCA Rule Proposed On TCE Vapor Degreasing And Dry Cleaning Spot Cleaning
US EPA has determined that the use of Trichloroethylene (TCE) in vapor degreasing presents an unreasonable health risk. Accordingly, EPA has proposed under TSCA section 6 to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE...
read moreSouth Dakota Rule Update Does Not Include Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule
The South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) has finalized its hazardous waste regulations in order to align the state regulations with updates to EPA’s federal hazardous waste management program. The final regulations do not include the new...
read moreSolvent Wipes Exempt From Hazardous Waste Rule In South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) has finalized its hazardous waste regulations in order to align the state regulations with updates to EPA’s federal hazardous waste management program. South Dakota’s revised hazardous waste...
read morePhase II Soil Vapor Investigation Using ASTM E1903-11
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: SBA Vapor Intrusion Risk Study Client: National Bank Location(s): Saint Paul, Minnesota Key Elements: Site investigation, subslab soil vapor testing, vapor encroachment, Small Business Administration loan Overview: Caltha LLP...
read moreDo I Need Access To Property To Have a Phase 1 ESA?
A prospective Buyer is interested in a piece of commercial property and enters into a purchase agreement contingent on a phase 1 environmental site assessment, which is required by their lender. However, the seller is uncomfortable about have an environmental...
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