Annual/Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports Due March 1, 2026
Certain hazardous waste generating facilities operating in New York State are required to file Annual Hazardous Waste Reports with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by March 1 each year in accord with the Resource Conservation and...
Part 253: DEC Finalizes Program for Climate Pollution Sources Tracking
On December 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued its final ruling for Part 253 (Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting), which enacts the state’s new greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program. These regulations were established to...
Long Island Watershed Action Agenda: Public Comments Accepted Through July 25
On June 25, 2025, the draft Long Island Watershed Action Agenda was released for public comments by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This agenda outlines proposed plans related to water quality improvements in Nassau and Suffolk...
Act Now to Apply for EFC Grant Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is currently accepting applications under two funding programs, the Green Resiliency Grants Program and the Clean Vessel Assistance Program. These water infrastructure funding programs offer grants and...
DEC Proposal to Implement Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released a draft regulation that will require facilities and emission sources to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The intention of this proposed Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule (6 NYCRR Part...
Deadline for Annual Hazardous Waste Report Filing: March 1, 2025
Annual hazardous waste reports must be filed with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by March 1 each year for hazardous waste generating facilities operating in New York State. What Facilities Need to File an Annual Hazardous Waste...
EPA Adds Nine PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that facilities will need to report Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data for nine additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) if these chemicals are manufactured, processed, or...
Grant Funding Available for Air Pollution Reduction
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has declared the availability of funding for grants to reduce air pollution. The grants are overall worth $3 million. The funding will be dedicated to air pollution mitigation programs specifically...
Understanding Air Quality Advisories
After a brief period of unseasonably dry weather and below-average temperatures this month, less pleasant conditions have returned for the last week of August. While many may be focused on the elevated temperatures and higher humidity levels predicted in local weather...
Funding Available Through Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering about $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funding available under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program. The objective of the Community Change Grants Program...