by Caltha, LLP | Mar 17, 2018 | FAQ, Water
FAQ: What is EPA’s Residual Designation Authority? EPA can use its “residual designation” authority under 40 CFR 122.26(a)(9)(i)(C) and (D) to require NPDES permits for stormwater discharges or other category of discharges on a case-by-case basis...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 5, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
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;...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 5, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
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...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 4, 2018 | FAQ, Stormwater
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...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 4, 2018 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
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...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 2, 2018 | EMS-ISO 14001, FAQ, OSHA
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...
