by Caltha, LLP | Apr 12, 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 | Mar 23, 2017 | OSHA
On March 22, the US Senate voted to adopt H.J. Res 83, nullifying OSHA’s rule “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and Illness,” (“Volks” rule). The “Volks” rule made recordkeeping...
by Caltha Company | Jan 24, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule is comprised of two standards, one for construction and one for general industry and maritime. Some of the key provisions of...
by Caltha Company | Dec 11, 2016 | Due Diligence, Environmental Audit, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
Simply stated, a Phase I ESA is looking for indications that current or historic uses of the property may have resulted in contamination. The Phase I also considers neighboring properties where contaminants may have migrated onto the property through groundwater, etc....
by Caltha, LLP | Dec 11, 2016 | Caltha LLP Services, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Wastewater, OSHA, Safety, Spill Prevention, Stormwater, Waste, Water
On May 30th, 2017, new hazardous waste generator rules become effective in Iowa. These new hazardous waste regulations effect all sizes of hazardous waste generators, from very small businesses generating only a minimal quantity of waste each month to large...
by Caltha Company | Oct 15, 2016 | Caltha LLP Project Summaries, EPCRA, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Permitting, Reporting, Safety
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Review & Summary of Local, State, Federal Hazardous Material Requirements For New Process Client: Plastics manufacturer Location(s): Minnesota Key Elements: Hazardous material storage, City regulations, County regulations,...
