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 | 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 | Mar 1, 2018 | FAQ, Spill Prevention
What Types of Industries or SIC Codes Need an SPCC Plan? Answer: SPCC Rules (40 CFR 112) apply to all types of sites. The rules can apply to industrial sites, commercial and retail sites, offices, restaurants, hotels, construction sites, municipal properties, and even...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 27, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
The second most common question Caltha receives (after “How much is a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment?“) is “How much is a Phase 2 Environmental Assessment?“. The most common answer is zero. Because a Phase 1 environmental assessment...
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...
