by Caltha, LLP | Feb 19, 2018 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
In January 2017, EPA published amendments to the Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule 40 CFR Part 68. The amendments included requirements for: Root cause analysis as part of an incident investigation; Independent third-party compliance audits following a release event...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 10, 2018 | Hazardous Materials
The Health Risk Assessment Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health has started a full review of three trimethylbenzene (TMB) isomers (1,2,3-trimethylbenzene; 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene; and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene). TMB isomers are produced during petroleum refining and...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 8, 2018 | Caltha LLP Services, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
Caltha LLP provides SPCC Inspection services to facilities regulated under the Federal SPCC Rule (40 CFR 112). Inspections are conducted by certified hazardous material managers or certified environmental compliance auditors. What Are Facility Inspection Requirements...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 8, 2018 | Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
EPA has published a request for public comment on a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR). The proposed ICR “Survey on Clean Water Act (CWA) Hazardous Substances and Spill Impacts,” is a voluntary survey to be sent to states, tribes, and territories of the...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 7, 2018 | Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Spill Prevention
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a revised 2018 edition of NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. This version replaces the prior edition published in 2015. NFPA 30 is referenced in numerous OSHA, emergency prevention and pollution...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 5, 2018 | FAQ, Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
Do I Need A Permit To Install an Aboveground Tank? Answer: Possibly. There are a number of possible requirements including tank registrations, notifications, and applying for a formal tank permit, all of which are sometimes referred to as a “permit”. These...
