In September 2015, the revised ISO standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) was released, designated ISO-14001:2015. The new ISO 14001:2015 is similar in many respects to the prior ISO 14001 standard, however it does make numerous changes which will require operations that currently meet the ISO 14001:2004 to make important changes to how their programs are planned and implemented.. Organizations are granted a three-year transition period after the revision has been published to migrate their environmental management system to the new edition of the standard. After this transition period, companies that opt for third party certification will have to seek certification to the new version of the standard. The former version, ISO 14001:2004, and any certification to it, will be out of date.
Caltha LLP provides technical support to organizations seeking ISO 14001 certification or to upgrade their existing programs to meet the new requirements. Caltha also provides technical support to organizations wanting to improve their environmental and sustainability programs by implementing portions of the ISO standard, without aspiring to gain third party certification. Contact Caltha LLP for further information.
Click here to see examples of Caltha LLP ISO 14001 related projects.
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Multimedia Compliance Audits, Management System Audits, EHS Audits
Brief project summaries for consulting work completed by Caltha LLP. Project summaries archived here include compliance audits, multimedia audits, regulatory program audits, including air rule audits, hazardous waste - RCRA audits, wastewater and stormwater discharge audits, TSCA audits, EHS audits, safety audits, product stewardship, product responsibility audits, energy audits, EMS audits, management system audits, audit training and others.
Click here to see a summary of projects completed by Caltha LLP related to compliance audits, multimedia audits, regulatory program audits, air rule audits, hazardous waste, RCRA audits, wastewater and stormwater discharge audits, TSCA audits, EHS audits, safety audits, product stewardship, product responsibility audits, energy audits, EMS audits, management system audits.
Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website
Click here to see a summary of projects completed by Caltha LLP related to compliance audits, multimedia audits, regulatory program audits, air rule audits, hazardous waste, RCRA audits, wastewater and stormwater discharge audits, TSCA audits, EHS audits, safety audits, product stewardship, product responsibility audits, energy audits, EMS audits, management system audits.
Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website
Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule
Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule proposes an update to the hazardous waste generator regulations to make the rules easier to understand, facilitate better compliance, provide greater flexibility in how hazardous waste is managed, and close important gaps in the regulations.
Two key provisions where EPA is proposing flexibility are:
1.Allowing a hazardous waste generator to avoid increased burden of a higher generator status when generating episodic waste provided the episodic waste is properly managed and
2.Allowing a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) to send its hazardous waste to a large quantity generator under control of the same person.
In addition to proposing key flexibilities, the rule will enhance the safety of facilities, employees, and the general public by improving hazardous waste risk communication and ensuring that emergency management requirements meet today’s needs.
EPA is also proposing a number clarifications without increasing burden including a reorganization of the hazardous waste generator regulations so that all of the generator regulations are in one place
Recent Changes to Comment Period
UPDATE:
This rule was finalized on October 28, 2016. Click here is review a summary of the final Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement rule and information on which States and other areas will be affect immediately.
Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website
Two key provisions where EPA is proposing flexibility are:
1.Allowing a hazardous waste generator to avoid increased burden of a higher generator status when generating episodic waste provided the episodic waste is properly managed and
2.Allowing a conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) to send its hazardous waste to a large quantity generator under control of the same person.
In addition to proposing key flexibilities, the rule will enhance the safety of facilities, employees, and the general public by improving hazardous waste risk communication and ensuring that emergency management requirements meet today’s needs.
EPA is also proposing a number clarifications without increasing burden including a reorganization of the hazardous waste generator regulations so that all of the generator regulations are in one place
Recent Changes to Comment Period
UPDATE:
This rule was finalized on October 28, 2016. Click here is review a summary of the final Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement rule and information on which States and other areas will be affect immediately.
Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs. For further information contact Caltha LLP at info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website
Tier 2 Reporting Under EPCRA 311 and 312 and Local Hazardous Material Reporting Regulations
With the end of the year approaching, many facilities will soon be reviewing the hazardous chemicals they store on-site to determine if they exceed the thresholds for Tier 2 reporting under EPCRA 312 (40 CFR 370) and equivalent State regulations. Local emergency response agencies can have additional hazardous chemical reporting requirements, in addition to Tier 2 reports.
The EPA rules that determine reporting requirements set out two options for determining thresholds.
Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs.
Click here to review example Caltha projects for EPCRA and other compliance reporting support.
The EPA rules that determine reporting requirements set out two options for determining thresholds.
Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to clients nationwide in the evaluation environmental rules, developing EHS compliance procedures, and preparing cost-effective EHS management programs.
Click here to review example Caltha projects for EPCRA and other compliance reporting support.
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