by Caltha, LLP | Jan 25, 2018 | Hazardous Materials
On December 27, 2017, the US Court of Appeals ruled the Environmental Protection Agency must issue a proposed rule within 90 days to update lead-based paint and lead-dust hazard standards. The court also ruled that the EPA must promulgate the final rule within one...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 21, 2018 | Caltha LLP Services
Minnesota-based Environmental, Health & Safety Trainer Caltha LLP, a Minnesota headquartered EH&S training and consulting company, provides training to facility employees that is required to meet State and Federal regulations, and needed to ensure...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 18, 2018 | Caltha LLP Services
In Minnesota, the Pre-Renovation and Demolition Rule (Minnesota Rule 7035.0805) applies to all structures and persons engaged in the renovation, moving and demolition of structure, or portion of a structure. This includes residential homes, recreational, government,...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 17, 2018 | Hazardous Materials
The Minnesota Department of Health-Health Risk Assessment Unit has started a full review of benzo[a]pyrene or BaP. BaP is a chemical formed from combustion, and is one of a larger class of chemicals known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Sources of BaP can...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 15, 2018 | Caltha LLP Services
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...