by Caltha, LLP | Feb 19, 2026 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
What is A Recognized Environmental Condition? A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted to meet ASTM E 1527 is intended to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions, or REC, associated with a property. Simply, a REC is a condition in which a spill, leak or...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 19, 2026 | Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
This is one of the most common questions we receive. How Long Does It Take To Do A Phase 1 ESA? Answer: 10-15 business days for the vast majority of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments. There are a few situations where additional time may be required: Property...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 19, 2026 | FAQ, Spill Prevention
Many sites might be required to prepare and implement a SPCC Plan, in addition to other related plans such as a SWPPP Plan, PPC Plan. RCRA Contingency Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Slug Control Plan, Total Toxic Organics Management Plan, Solvent Management Plan or...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 19, 2026 | FAQ, Spill Prevention
Electric transformers are found at almost every larger commercial, institutional and industrial facility. Sometimes this equipment is owned by the facility owner and sometimes by the power company. For some facilities, it is not always clearly understood who owns and...
by Caltha Company | Feb 18, 2026 | FAQ, Spill Prevention
From time-to-time, Caltha receives inquiries from facilities that believe their Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan may have “expired”. The SPCC Plan, prepared in accordance with 40 CFR 112, is a “dynamic” document, and...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 18, 2026 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, FAQ
Yes, you do. Since 2005, the requirements placed on Users of ESA reports became more stringent. In addition to the Reliance Letter, each person wishing to use the ESA report must also fulfill all the User Responsibilities outlined in ASTM E 1527-05. Even with a...
