by Caltha Company | Sep 26, 2013 | Environmental Review, Hazardous Materials, Product Stewardship, TSCA
As part of ongoing efforts to promote the design and use of safer chemicals, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft report on alternatives to a flame retardant chemical, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), which has persistent, bioaccumulative...
by Caltha Company | Sep 3, 2013 | Caltha LLP Project Summaries, EMS-ISO14001, EPCRA, Hazardous Materials, Permitting, Redevelopment, Reporting
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Environmental Consultant For Removal of Above Ground Propane Tank Client: Steel Manufacturer Location(s): Pennsylvania Key Elements: Regulatory requirements, Reporting, ISO 14001 Overview: Caltha LLP was asked to review reporting...
by Caltha Company | Sep 3, 2013 | 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 Company | Jul 29, 2013 | Hazardous Materials, Product Stewardship
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) has added more than 130 chemicals to its Safer Chemical Ingredients List, including 119 fragrance chemicals for commercial and consumer cleaning products. The Safer Chemical Ingredients list was created in...
by Caltha Company | May 13, 2013 | Hazardous Materials, TSCA
US EPA has announced that it will conduct a public meeting on June 26, 2013 to gather public comment regarding extending its Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program to public and commercial buildings. In 2010, EPA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking...
by Caltha Company | May 9, 2013 | Hazardous Materials, Product Stewardship
EPA is revising the data requirements for antimicrobial pesticide products to reflect current scientific and regulatory practice, and to provide the regulated community with guidance on data needed to support pesticide registration decisions for antimicrobial...
