Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan and Industrial Permiting For Pennsylvania Plant

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: PPC Plan, Storm Water Permitting and Permit Compliance
Client: National Manufacturer
Location(s): Pennsylvania

Key Elements: Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan preparation, Compliance plan, Permit application

Overview: Caltha LLP has provided consulting services to this manufacturing site at its Pennsylvania location to comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) industrial stormwater permit. In contrast to other States, PADEP requires permitted facilities to prepare and implement a Preparedness, Prevention, and Contingency (PPC) Plan in accordance with “Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Environmental Emergency Response Plans”. A PPC Plan is similar to a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) required by most States and US EPA for permitted facilities. However, the PPC Plan includes additional requirements beyond a typical SWPPP.

FAQ: How is a PPC Plan different than a SWPPP? Services included preparing facility PPC plan using Caltha's PPC Plan template, preparation of DEP application forms (Notice of Intent), and preparation of site-specific inspection checklists to comply with Pennsylvania inspection requirements applicable to this industrial sector. Caltha then provided ad hoc technical support to facility to address questions during roll-out of the compliance programs.

For more information on Caltha LLP SWPPP services, go to the Environmental Health & Safety Plan | Spill Plan Information Request Form.
Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training. For further information contact Caltha LLP at
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Industrial Stormwater SWPP and MPCA Permit Compliance Program Development For Transportation Facility

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: SWPPP and MPCA Permit Compliance Program For Transportation Facility
Client: Transportation Company
Location(s): Minnesota

Key Elements: MPCA industrial stormwater discharge permit compliance, SWPPP, Facility inspections, Storm water BMP

Overview: The national transportation company selected Caltha to conduct a facility assessment to determine if the operations could meet "No Exposure" requirements under the MPCA general industrial permit. Caltha prepared a list of corrective actions which would be required to comply with MPCA requirements and discussed potential costs with facility managers. Upon consideration of costs, facility management determined that applying for coverage under the Minnesota industrial permit was the preferred alternative. Caltha then prepared the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) using Caltha's SWPPP template designed to meet permit requirements. Caltha also prepared a permit compliance plan and site-specific inspection checklists to streamline on-going permit compliance tasks that the facility staff would be conducting.

For more information on Caltha LLP SWPPP services, go to the Environmental Health & Safety Plan | Spill Plan Information Request Form.

Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training. For further information contact Caltha LLP at
info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website

Technical Consultant Support To Address Stormwater Benchmark Exceedance for TSS, Iron, Zinc, Aluminum

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Consulting Support To Address Stormwater Benchmark Exceedance
Client: Manufacturer
Location(s): Minnesota

Key Elements: Stormwater monitoring; MPCA stormwater permit compliance; Industrial storm water BMPs

Overview: This manufacture retained Caltha to provide technical support and guidance in addressing exceedance of MPCA industrial storm water benchmark concentrations. Monitoring data collected in Permit Cycle Year 2 exceeded limits for total suspended solids (TSS), zinc, iron and aluminum. Caltha staff reviewed past data, monitoring procedures and conducted a site inspection to determine root causes for the exceedance as part of a formal corrective action process. Based on recommendations, the facility began implementation of revised stormwater controls and began preparations for subsequent year 4 monitoring activities.

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Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at
info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website

Response To Notice Of Violation For Industrial Stormwater Discharges and Non-Storm Water Discharge

Caltha LLP Project Summary

Project: Response To MPCA NOV For Industrial Stormwater Discharges and Non-Storm Water Discharge
Client: Transportation Sector
Location(s): Minnesota

Key Elements: Compliance with No Exposure Certification, Compliance with prohibition of unauthorized non storm water discharge

Overview: In a routine compliance inspection of industrial sites which had submitted no exposure certifications (NEC) being conducted by the State, this facility was found to be in non-compliance with both the conditions of the NEC and was also found to be discharging wash water without a permit. The facility was placed in enforcement action to resolve these issues. Caltha LLP was retained by the facility to assist them in evaluating requirements to meet the NEC and to identify options for addressing unpermitted discharge. Working with facility management, it was determined that costs for necessary corrective actions to comply with the NEC were too high compared to costs to obtain and comply with an industrial stormwater discharge permit. The facility terminated its NEC and applied for permit coverage. Caltha assisted the facility in preparing a facility SWPPP using our Minnesota SWPPP template and a permit compliance plan. Alternate off-site facilities were found to eliminate the discharge of unauthorized wastewater releases from the facility.

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Caltha LLP provides expert consulting services to public and private sector clients nationwide to address Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Support, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Stormwater Monitoring and Stormwater Training.

For further information contact Caltha LLP at
info@calthacompany.com or Caltha LLP Website