by Caltha Company | Oct 21, 2017 | Stormwater, Water
The Illinois EPA issued its revised NPDES General Permit for industrial stormwater discharge in March 2017 and the permit was effective on April 5, 2015. Facilities that had been covered under the prior permit was wished to continue coverage under the new permit have...
by Caltha Company | Oct 21, 2017 | Stormwater, Water
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) published revisions to the SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Industry Activity (MSGP) (GP-0-17-004), which will replace the current one (GP-0-12-001) which expired on...
by Caltha Company | Oct 20, 2017 | Training, Waste
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed revisions to the state’s unique Title 22 hazardous waste facility requirements. In addition to permitted treatment, storage & disposal facilities (TSDF) portions also apply to large...
by Caltha Company | Oct 20, 2017 | Hazardous Materials, Product Stewardship, Sustainability, TSCA
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a ban on five phthalate chemicals from plastic used in children’s toys and child care articles. The CPSC also issued new requirements for labs to be able to test for the newly prohibited phthalates. The rule goes...
by Caltha Company | Oct 20, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
US EPA has determined that the use of Trichloroethylene (TCE) in vapor degreasing presents an unreasonable health risk. Accordingly, EPA has proposed under TSCA section 6 to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE...
