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What Is A Reliance Letter? Do I Need A Reliance Letter?
A misconception has developed, especially upon lenders, investors and prospective buyers, that a reliance letter means that they can “rely” on the results of an environmental site assessment conducted previously and on behalf of another party. The reliance letter is...
read moreEPA Recordkeeping Requirements For Recycled Hazardous Secondary Materials
EPA has proposed an extension of an “information collection request,” or ICR, regarding recordkeeping related to the recycling of hazardous secondary materials. The specific requirements affected by the ICR request include shipping records and receipts, financial...
read moreSoil-Groundwater Investigation At Minneapolis Area Service Station
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Site Investigation of Oil Releases From Waste Oil Storage Client: Facility Owner/Operator Location(s): Minneapolis - Saint Paul Area, Minnesota Key Elements: Soil and Groundwater Site investigation, Groundwater sampling, Soil...
read moreIs Phase 1 Environmental Report Sent To State?
Does a Phase I Environmental Assessment Report need to be sent to State or EPA? This is a Frequently Asked Question, along with the similar question, "Does the State or EPA have copies of old Phase 1 ESA reports?" The simple answer to both is No; performing a Phase 1...
read moreWho Can Conduct A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?
If you need your assessment to meet the ASTM standard, then the “environmental professional” you use will need to provide documentation that they meet the specific qualification requirements contained in ASTM E 1527-13. The ASTM specifies the professional...
read moreAre “Benchmark Values” The Same As “Permit Limits”?
Benchmark values differ from permit limits. In a typical wastewater NPDES permit, limits may be specified for chemical parameters; if any of the limits are exceeded, it becomes a violation of the permit and may be subject to enforcement action. Benchmark values, in...
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