by Caltha, LLP | Dec 31, 2017 | Air Quality
Caltha staff have permitted a wide range of air emission sources under Federal and Minnesota State permitting programs. Caltha has supported most industrial sectors including light & heavy manufacturing, food sector, chemical industries, paper and forest...
by Caltha, LLP | Nov 28, 2017 | Air Quality, Caltha LLP Services, Environmental Audit, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Spill Prevention, Sustainability
Most anhydrous ammonia refrigeration operations are subject to the Accidental Release Prevention requirements in Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. These rules require facilities to prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP) which includes details on...
by Caltha Company | Nov 2, 2017 | Air Quality
The Massachusetts Dept of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is proposing to amend 310 CMR 7.24(3): Distribution of Motor Vehicle Fuels to update the list of Stage I Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) Systems certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). MassDEP...
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...
by Caltha Company | Oct 11, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule limiting worker exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The rule contains standards for general industry, construction, and shipyards. All three standards take effect on May 20, 2017...
by Caltha Company | Oct 5, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
US OSHA began enforcing the respirable crystalline silica rule for the construction industry on September 23, 2017. The rule had been set to go into effect in June; however, the Department of Labor and OSHA delayed enforcement of the rule by 90 days. The delay was...
