by Caltha, LLP | Aug 14, 2018 | FAQ, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Product Stewardship
US and international shipping regulations require that shippers determine if shipments contain marine pollutants and, if so, comply with additional safeguards. Manufacturers and importers of chemical substances often need to determine if they products are regulated as...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 11, 2018 | FAQ, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
What is a Facility Response Plan? Under the federal Oil Pollution Prevention Act rules, certain facilities are required to prepare a Facility Response Plan or FRP. An FRP is an enhanced spill preparedness and response plan. Key elements of a FRP include: Emergency...
by Caltha, LLP | Jul 3, 2018 | Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Wastewater, Redevelopment, Site Assessment, Waste
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Phase II Investigation For Former WWTP Site Client: Prospective Buyer Location(s): Minneapolis / Saint Paul, Minnesota Metropolitan Area Key Elements: Phase 2 Site investigation, GPRS, Ground Penetrating Radar, Wastewater treatment...
by Caltha, LLP | Jun 6, 2018 | Caltha LLP Services, EPCRA, FAQ, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention, Stormwater, Water
What do I need to do when I remove an above ground tank? Above ground tanks are regulated under a number of Federal, State and in some places Local regulations. Which rules apply will depend on location, size and contents of the tank. In some cases, site...
by Caltha, LLP | May 15, 2018 | EPCRA, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention, Stormwater
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources general permit for industrial stormwater water discharges was revised in 2018 and the new permit became effective on March 1, 2018. The revised permit includes additional requirements which apply to those facilities that report...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 22, 2018 | FAQ, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
FAQ: Do All Tanks Need Secondary Containment? Answer: No. But determining if secondary containment is needed for your specific tank requires an understanding of Federal, State, and local regulations, plus knowledge of specific building codes, such as NFPA 30 Flammable...
