Saturday, July 30, 2016

Chemical Data Reporting For Chemical Importers Under TSCA Due By September 30, 2016

Reporting under the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule is due by September 30, 2016. Chemical importers are regulated like chemical manufacturers under the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule. Every four years, importers of chemicals are required to submit Form U disclosing chemical import quantities for chemical substances. The current reporting period is July 1 through September 30, 2016, covering calendar years 2012-2015.


Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise to importers to keep them in compliance with the various regulations that apply. Click here for more information on State and EPA regulations that apply to importers of chemical substances

Initial Liquid Special Waste Report Due To Cook County

The first Liquid Special Waste Report under the new Cook County Liquid Hazardous Waste Ordinance is due September 1, 2016 which covers the first half of calendar year 2016.


The Cook County Liquid Hazardous Waste Ordinance requires facilities in suburban Cook County to report their annual liquid hazardous waste generation and submit the corresponding fee to the Cook County Department of Environmental Control. 


Facilities will need to report:
(1)  For waste generated from January 1 – June 30, 2016, the computation form and fee is due September 1, 2016.
(2)  For waste generated from July 1 – December 31, 2016, the computation form and fee is due March 1, 2017.
(3)  For waste generated each year after 2016, the reporting period is January – December and the computation form and fee is due 90 days following the end of the reporting period (March 1).


Click here for more information on the Cook County Liquid Special Waste Reporting rule


Contact Caltha for technical assistance in determine if any wastes being generated are classified as “special wastes” under Illinois rules and if any reports are needed. Caltha can also provide assistance in preparation an submittal of Special Waste reports to Cook County