So you have decided to retain an environmental consultant to assist with sampling, cleanup or compliance assistance. Many times businesses have the tendency to review the terms of the proposal itself without paying much attention to the "standard terms & conditions" that are often attached to the proposal. These standard terms & condition make up
EPA Ends “Opt-Out” in Lead Abatement Rule
On April 23, 2010 EPA is finalized revisions to the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) that went final on April 22, 2008.
Under the revisions EPA eliminates the “opt-out” provision that currently exempts a renovation firm from the training and work practice
requirements if the firm obtains certification from the owner that no child under age
Contractors be aware of asbestos regulations
In the most recent issue of Builder’s Exchange, a construction attorney in my office (Jim Dixon) and I wrote an article discussing asbestos regulations as they pertain to contractors working at a job site.
The article was intended to raise awareness in the construction industry that contractors can be liable for asbestos violations even if they