by developer | Mar 4, 2017 | Hazardous Materials, Waste
In July 2013, US EPA published a final rule which exempted launderable (reusable) and some disposable wipes containing solvent (“Solvent-Contaminated Wipes” or SCW) from regulation as solid wastes and as hazardous waste. Solvent wipes are very common waste...
by Caltha Company | Dec 15, 2016 | Hazardous Materials, Spill Prevention
In April 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) completed an emergency rulemaking regarding four perfluorochemicals compounds, adding them to the list of hazardous substances in Part 597. These substances have been and in some cases...
by Caltha Company | Nov 26, 2016 | Hazardous Materials
On April 25, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) completed an emergency rulemaking that listed four new chemicals on the list of hazardous substances that may be found in Class B firefighting foam. DEC adopted an emergency rule that...
by Caltha Company | Aug 18, 2016 | Industrial Wastewater, Water
The Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (“SPRTK”), which took effect on May 1, 2013, requires owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works (“POTWs”) and publicly owned sewer systems (“POSSs”) to report untreated and...
by Caltha Company | May 15, 2013 | Water
The Great Lakes Interagency Task Force has scheduled meetings for the public to provide input to a planned update of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan. The updated Action Plan would direct Great Lakes restoration for fiscal years 2015-2019. The public...
