Environmental - EHS Consultant in Iowa

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental health and safety consultant services to clients across Iowa. Services provided include:

Iowa Air Permitting Consultant - Iowa Air Emission Compliance Expert
Compliance Auditing in Iowa
Waste Water Permitting Support
Due Diligence Services In Iowa
Stormwater Permitting and Compliance Expert
ISO 14001 Consultant - Environmental Management Systems
Spill Control - SPCC Plans and SPCC Rule Compliance
Short term Temporary EH&S staffing in Iowa
Hazardous Waste trianing - RCRA training in Iowa



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SWPPP, Erosion Control Plans, Spill Plans For Iowa Construction Projects

The Federal Clean Water Act requires that stormwater discharges from certain construction activities be covered under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Any stormwater runoff generated from construction activities such as clearing, grading or excavation, that disturb one or more acres and/or are part of a larger development are required to be covered by an NPDES permit.

 Iowa's General Permit No. 2 covers stormwater discharges from construction activities including land disturbances. When completed Notice of Intent (NOI) is submitted to the IDNR, stormwater discharge is assumed to be covered under the terms and conditions of the general permit, unless the applicant is notified otherwise by the IDNR. Before construction can begin on a site the following steps must be taken to be in compliance with the IDNR General Permit No.2:

• A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must be created for the site,

•  A Notice of Intent (NOI) must be completed by the Operator of the construction site and this document along with public notices must be submitted to the IDNR.

•  A Letter of Authorization is provided to the Operator of the construction site, upon approval of the NOI by IDNR

•  SWPPP review and approval is required by MS4 cities prior to construction

•  Necessary best management practices should be in place prior to construction

•  Construction can then begin

Construction sites subject to the IDNR general permit  must meet certain minimum best management practices, including site inspections, waste control, employee training, Spill control or  SPCC Plan and others.

FAQ: Are a SPCC Plan and SWPPP the same?

Caltha LLP provides technical support to general contractors, project developers and land owners in Iowa to prepare project pollution prevention plans and the Notice of Intent (NOI) required for permit coverage. To request a quote, click here

Caltha will need you to provide basic project descriptions (e.g. size, scope) along with your contact information. We will then issue a quote by email, usually within 24-hrs.

You can find out more about Caltha’s stormwater services at:

http://calthacompany.com/stormwater

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in Iowa to obtain environmental permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.
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Derelict Building Grant Program Funds Iowa Property Cleanup

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Financial and Business Assistance (FABA) Program has created the Derelict Building Grant Program. The program was established to assist small communities and rural counties in improving the attractiveness and appearance of their jurisdictions by providing them financial assistance to address derelict buildings. In accordance with the statutory requirement on how these funds are to be used the emphasis will be on landfill diversion through the recycling and reuse of building materials.

The eligibility requirements will entail the derelict building be located in a town or unincorporated county area of 5,000 residents or less and require the building to be owned or in the process of being owned by the town or county. The program will provide the following:

100% reimbursement for a certified Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) inspection.
100% reimbursement, not to exceed $5,000, for removing ACM. A 50% cost share is required for those costs exceeding $5,000.
100% reimbursement not to exceed $3,000 for conducting a Phase I Environmental Audit. Applicant is responsible for all costs exceeding $3,000.
50% reimbursement not to exceed $5,000 for conducting a Phase II Environmental Audit.
Building Renovation: If the building is going to be renovated, 50% reimbursement not to exceed $25,000 is available for offsetting costs related to removing materials for reuse, either at the site or offsite, or for recycling. The grant also compensates for the purchase and installation of reused or recycled materials that will be incorporated into the project.
Deconstruction: If the building is going to be deconstructed, 50% reimbursement not to exceed $50,000 is available for offsetting costs related to deconstruction. It is a goal of all deconstruction projects that 30% of the structure by weight be diverted from landfill disposal.
For every additional 10% of landfill diversion by weight above 30% that is documented upon completion of the project, Applicant cost share is reduced by 5% and grant award will increase accordingly. The maximum grant award for deconstruction projects shall not exceed $75,000.

The program is funded by the DNR’s Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) for the next three years. DNR is partnering with Keep Iowa Beautiful in the application and review process.

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in Iowa to obtain environmental permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.

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Iowa Receives Grant for RMP Compliance at Anhydrous Ammonia Sites

EPA has awarded the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) a total of $70,000 to assist with outreach, education and implementation of the Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Program (RMP). All fertilizer facilities that handle, process or store more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia are subject to EPA’s chemical safety requirements. IDALS plans to use funding to conduct on-site audits, workshops and follow-up safety assessments at agricultural retail anhydrous ammonia facilities in Iowa.

EPA Region 7 receives more accidental release reports for ammonia than for any other chemical. In addition to releases caused by transportation accidents, human error and equipment failure, a number of releases have been caused by anhydrous ammonia thefts. Anhydrous ammonia is a key ingredient in the illegal production of methamphetamine. When stolen, the toxic gas can be unintentionally released, causing injuries to emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, the public and the criminals themselves.

Retailers were first required to be in compliance with the Risk Management Program in 1999. EPA then started facility inspections and enforcement of the program, which includes five components: hazard assessment system, management, accident prevention, emergency response and submittal of a risk management plan.

Caltha LLP provides expert environmental consultant services in Iowa to obtain environmental permits, evaluate regulatory requirements, and to develop cost effective compliance programs.

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Iowa Stormwater Inspection Services

Caltha LLP provides Certified Stormwater Operators to conduct routine stormwater site inspections across Iowa. All inspectors meet IDNR qualification requirements. For more information or to request a quote, contact Caltha at info@calthacompany.com .

To request a quote for routine construction site inspections, download a Quote Request Form:
Construction Site Stormwater Inspection Quote Form


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