by Caltha, LLP | Aug 21, 2026 | Hazardous Materials
DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule on August 4, 2026 that significantly revises how aerosols are defined under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The change—effective September 3, 2026—aligns U.S. rules...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 20, 2026 | Caltha LLP Services, Hazardous Materials
Shipping hazardous materials (HazMat) has always required strict compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, but 2026 brings several important updates that affect manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, carriers, and any facility that...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 20, 2026 | Audit, Caltha LLP Project Summaries, EMS-ISO 14001, EMS-ISO14001, Environmental Audit
Project Overview Caltha LLP recently completed an environmental management system development project for a manufacturing company in Minneapolis, Minnesota preparing for ISO 14001 certification. The client operates multiple regulated processes and needed a structured,...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 20, 2026 | Caltha LLP Project Summaries, Caltha LLP Services, Due Diligence, Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, Redevelopment, Site Assessment
Project Overview Caltha LLP recently completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) for an abandoned commercial building in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The property had been vacant for several years, and the prospective purchaser...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 17, 2026 | Caltha LLP Services, Hazardous Materials
Hazardous material storage is one of the most heavily enforced areas of fire code compliance in 2026. Fire departments across the U.S. are conducting more inspections, issuing more citations, and requiring more documentation than ever before. Facilities that store...
