UST Training In South Dakota In 2012

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the South Dakota Petroleum and Propane Marketers Association to offer a second round of free training to assist owners and operators of regulated underground storage tank systems comply with state and federal requirements.

The Federal Energy Policy Act, passed in 2005, contains requirements for training owners and operators of regulated underground storage tanks. Owners and operators will be trained to properly operate tank systems to prevent spills and releases to the environment, to minimize accidental releases through early detection, and to mitigate damage from a release with proper emergency response.

Training was provided to 810 owners and operators during 33 training sessions in 2011. As a result, records show that 61 percent of the permitted storage tank facilities in the state are in compliance with the training requirements. The federal deadline for all owners and operators to attend a training session is August 8, 2012.

Owners and operators must attend one of the 4-hour training sessions that will be held on specified dates between April 24 and August 3. Training will be conducted in Rapid City, Fort Pierre, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Aberdeen, and Watertown.

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Environmental Training Grants For South Dakota Organizations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded over $100,000 to two South Dakota programs to enhance environmental education in the state.

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology was awarded $69,000 to carry out a watershed management and monitoring program with students of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and at Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The effort will train high school and college students in water monitoring including sampling, field measurement, data analysis and the presentation of findings in public meetings.

A second grant, in the amount of $36,021 was awarded to the South Dakota Discovery Center, based in Pierre, to develop a statewide plan for environmental literacy through collaboration with key educational institutions and stakeholders in the state. The project will build the capacity of state agencies and organizations to deliver environmental education by improving awareness, knowledge base and skills that South Dakota youth can apply in problem solving and decision making on environmental issues.

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South Dakota Stormwater SWPPP Training

Stormwater Management
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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Agenda:

Understanding Federal and State Rules on Stormwater Management
Federal statutes and regulations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, State statutes and regulations, South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Local requirements and procedures, Permits and permitting process, special waters and impaired waters

Stormwater Management Using Wet and Dry Detention Facilities
Detention/retention pond overview Advantages and disadvantages Steps for detention design, Hydrology, site selection, water quality, Pond sizing, safety considerations, outlet structures, Pond routing and interconnected ponds, emerging issues

Green Stormwater Practices
Bioretention basics What are others doing? (Twin Cities, Omaha, Kansas City, Denver), LEED Specific practices, Constructed wetland, vegetated swale, Vegetated filter strip, rain gardens, rain barrels, BioRetention, pervious/permeable pavement Sustainable landscaping, plant selection, grass selection, amenities to showcase site

Pond Maintenance Issues
Pond access & easement issues, Evaluating water quality, Sediment management, Vegetation management, Emerging pollutant problems, Pretreatment Issues

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

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South Dakota EH&S Consultant – Environmental Consulting Services

Caltha LLP provides expert technical consulting services to private and public sector clients across South Dakota. For further information, click on links below:

South Dakota Air Permit Compliance – Air Emission Permitting Services
South Dakota Stormwater Permit Compliance – Storm Water Permitting Services
South Dakota Environmental Assessment– Phase I (Phase 1) ESA Services
South Dakota Product Stewardship Services
South Dakota Pollution Prevention - Pollution Minimization Services
South Dakota Wastewater Compliance - NPDES Permitting Services

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South Dakota Contract EHS Staffing - Temporary EH&S Staff

Caltha LLP provides experienced EH&S personnel to fill corporate and facility positions. Positions can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis. Assignments typically range from a few weeks to several months. Temporary staffing can be used for:

Short-term resource needs
Workload leveling
Bridge staffing while positions are being filled
Special projects
New program roll-out
Reporting

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Caltha is always interested in hearing from EHS professionals with corporate or facility EHS compliance experience. Click here to send an inquiry regarding staffing positions.

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Secondary Containment of Tanks - New South Dakota Rules

The South Dakota Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has revised its requirements for Underground Storage Tanks (UST), and associated piping and dispensing equipment.

Effective January 1, 2009, any new USTs or replacement of existing USTs must include SECONDARY CONTAINMENT and LEAK DETECTION measures, if the system is located with 1,000 feet of a community water supply or any potable water well (including private household wells). Secondary containment and leak detection requirements also apply to new piping systems installed after January 1, 2009.

In addition, any new dispensing equipment, or replacement of existing equipment, located within 1,000 of a potable water supply must have a UNDER DISPENSER SUMP. The sump needs to control any releases from the area around the dispensing equipment and prevent releases to the environment.

Finally, ALL owners and operators of UST systems must go through a training program on proper UST operation. Training must be completed by August 8, 2012.


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South Dakota Environmental Consultant Services

Caltha LLP is an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant serving a broad range in public and private sector clients in South Dakota.

Caltha’s practice areas include:

• Air permitting
• Wastewater permitting
• Stormwater permitting
• Environmental review
• Waste management consulting
• ISO 14001 – Environmental management system consulting
• EH&S Training
• Site assessment & environmental due diligence
• Risk assessment
• Hazard communication
• Product stewardship support
• Temporary EHS staffing

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South Dakota RCRA Training - Hazardous Waste Training

Caltha LLP offers a number of different training opportunities related to RCRA training and compliance with State and Federal hazardous waste rules. Training sessions are offered periodically in locations around South Dakota (click here to request upcoming schedule), or are presented at an individual facility to meet employee training requirements.

Waste-related training offered includes:

RCRA Training (required for large quantity generators - LQGs)
RCRA Compliance Overview


Caltha LLP provides technical assistance to waste generators in South Dakota to meet State and Federal waste rules.

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South Dakota SWPPP Training - Construction Stormwater Training

Caltha LLP offers a number of different training opportunities related to stormwater pollution prevention and stormwater permit compliance. Training sessions are offered periodically in locations around South Dakota (Click here to request upcoming schedule), or are presented at an individual facility to meet employee training requirements.

Construction Site Stormwater Training offered includes:

SWPPP Training
Conducting Construction Site Stormwater Inspections
Construction Stormwater Permit Overview



Caltha LLP provides specialized expertise in compliance with stormwater permits. [South Dakota Stormwater - SWPPP Services Website]


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