by Caltha, LLP | Sep 15, 2026 | Hazardous Materials
Minnesota manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and carriers ship thousands of hazardous materials every day. With increased DOT enforcement across the Midwest—especially in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Duluth, and Rochester—small mistakes in hazmat shipping can quickly...
by Caltha, LLP | Sep 8, 2026 | Hazardous Materials
Across the United States, fire departments are increasing enforcement of hazardous materials storage requirements. One of the most common requests facilities now receive is for a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) — a detailed document required under the...
by Caltha, LLP | Sep 8, 2026 | Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessment, Hazardous Materials
Environmental due diligence has always been a critical part of commercial real estate transactions, but in 2026, lenders are applying more scrutiny than ever before. Updated ASTM standards, emerging contaminants, and increased regulatory enforcement have changed what...
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 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...
