by Caltha, LLP | Dec 25, 2016 | Caltha LLP Services, EPCRA, FAQ, Hazardous Materials
EPCRA 302/311/312 reports (“Tier II Reports”) are due on an annual basis to the State and Local Emergency Planning Committee and local emergency response agencies, such as the fire department. The information provided is used in the evident of an emergency, such as a...
by Caltha Company | Dec 17, 2016 | Caltha LLP Project Summaries, Hazardous Materials, Safety, Training, Waste, Waste management
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Employee training on Hazardous Waste management, Universal Waste Management, and DOT HazMat training for shipping of regulated hazardous materials Client: Medical product manufacturer Location(s): Minnesota Key Elements: Waste...
by Caltha Company | Dec 15, 2016 | Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
In April 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) completed an emergency rulemaking regarding four perfluorochemicals compounds, adding them to the list of hazardous substances in Part 597. These substances have been and in some cases...
by Caltha Company | Dec 11, 2016 | Due Diligence, Environmental Audit, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
Simply stated, a Phase I ESA is looking for indications that current or historic uses of the property may have resulted in contamination. The Phase I also considers neighboring properties where contaminants may have migrated onto the property through groundwater, etc....
by Caltha, LLP | Dec 11, 2016 | Caltha LLP Services, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Wastewater, OSHA, Safety, Spill Prevention, Stormwater, Waste, Water
On May 30th, 2017, new hazardous waste generator rules become effective in Iowa. These new hazardous waste regulations effect all sizes of hazardous waste generators, from very small businesses generating only a minimal quantity of waste each month to large...
by Caltha, LLP | Dec 10, 2016 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, Waste
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended its compliance deadline for one important change to its policies regarding management of spent aerosol cans and gas cylinders. Historically, the MPCA had elected not to take enforcement action against hazardous waste...
