by Caltha, LLP | Feb 6, 2018 | EPCRA
In 2008, EPA published a final rule that exempted most farms from certain release reporting requirements under CERCLA and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The rule exempted animal farms from reporting hazardous substance air releases from...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 5, 2018 | Spill Prevention
What Is A Flammable Waste Trap? A flammable waste trap is sometimes called an oil-water separator. It is typically located underground, often under the floor of a building. It is intended to retain low density liquids (usually oils and fuel) from wastewater so that...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 2, 2018 | Air Quality, EPCRA
In April 2017, the D.C. Circuit Court ruled that farms were required to report air releases of hazardous substances above certain thresholds under the Clean Air Act and EPCRA. EPA released guidance on those reporting obligations in November 2017. EPA requested a stay...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 1, 2018 | Environmental Audit
Many business sectors require assurance of sanitary conditions, either to meet regulatory or industry standards, or to manage the risks of negative outcomes from not meeting minimum sanitation goals. These include health care sectors, medical device sector, food...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 30, 2018 | FAQ, Spill Prevention
Many sites might be required to prepare and implement a SPCC Plan, in addition to other related plans such as a SWPPP Plan, PPC Plan. RCRA Contingency Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Slug Control Plan, Total Toxic Organics Management Plan, Solvent Management Plan or...
