by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | FAQ, Stormwater, Water
Many industrial and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. are required to provide training to their employees (and possibly also contractors) as a condition of their State or EPA stormwater discharge permit. This posting addresses some of the more common questions...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
The advantage of conducting an ESA most often cited is that it can establish you as an “innocent landowner”, allowing some protection against CERCLA liability. The more tangible benefit of conducting an ESA is the knowledge gained in conducting a formal...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
This is a common problem. SELLERS are often are very sensitive to unduly concerning employees to potential changes in ownership. In some cases, limited access, such as a walk-through, can be provided, but not access to knowledgeable on-site employees. The ASTM...
by Caltha, LLP | Oct 16, 2012 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
Yes, you do. In November 2005, the requirements placed on Users of ESA reports became more stringent. In addition to the Reliance Letter, each person wishing to use the ESA report must also fulfill all the User Responsibilities outlined in ASTM E 1527-05. Even with a...
