CALTHA NEWS
Stay informed with industry news, regulatory & management requirement updates and featured Caltha project summaries.
Do I Need A Phase 1 ESA, If My Bank Does Not Need It?
A Frequently Asked Question Caltha receives is "Do I need a Phase I Environmental if I am not getting a bank loan?". The simple answer is No; performing a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment on a property you intend to purchase or lease is voluntary. It is a risk...
read moreDo I Need To Have An EMS Or SMS Gap Analysis?
For many organizations considering developing a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) or Safety Management System (SMS) or becoming registered under ISO 14001 or now ISO 45001, two questions asked early on are: What will it cost? and, How long will it take? To...
read moreWhat Industries Or SIC Codes Need An SPCC Plan?
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...
read moreMaintaining List of ISO 14001 Legal and Other Requirements
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Update and Maintenance of Legal and Other Requirements Listing Client: International Steel Manufacturer Location(s): Pennsylvania Key Elements: Review of regulatory requirements, preparation of ISO 14001 documentation of legal and...
read moreHow Much Is A Phase 2 Environmental Assessment?
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 determines if a Phase 2...
read moreWhy Do I Need Air Permit?
This is a frequent question Caltha receives, often because determining if your whole facility, a single piece of equipment, or your process change requires an air emission permit requires a technical evaluation and relies on calculations which, to many, defy logic at...
read more