Are You Required to File a Solid Waste Annual Report?
Do you own or operate a Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF), such as a Construction and Demolition Debris Handling and Recovery (C&D) Facility, mulch processing, or compost facility? These facilities are regulated in accord with 6 NYCRR (New York Codes, Rules,...
NYSDEC Extends Deadline Again for New Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulatory Compliance
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has extended the deadline for Solid Waste Management Facilities (SWMF) in New York State to comply with certain provisions of the NYSDEC Part 360 series regulations, effective November 4, 2017. The...
NYSDEC Releases Guidance Documents for CLCPA and CRRA Compliance
This past December, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued two policies that will help mitigate the impacts of climate change. The first, Commissioner’s Policy on Climate Change (CP-49), outlines guidance on how to comply with the...
Land Debris and Compost Facilities Will Require Water Quality Testing in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Long Island groundwater is the sole drinking water source for many residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Land debris and compost facilities are vulnerable to leaching material into the ground and potentially contaminating the groundwater. To protect the...
e-Manifest Update on NY Hazardous Waste Provisions
On April 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) updated the enforcement discretion letter that implements certain provisions of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) e-Manifest Rule in New York State and...
Attending The GREEN Program – Urban Resiliency, Recovery, and Adaptation
Cari Covell, one of Walden’s newest hires, recently attended The GREEN Program conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, and reflected on her experience. The conference allowed her to immerse herself into New Orleans’ efforts toward sustainable restoration after Hurricane...
NYS DEC Proposes Revised 6 NYCRR Part 360: Solid Waste Management Facilities
An Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) was put forth on May 18, 2022 announcing revisions to the Part 360 Series, with minor revisions to Part 371 and Part 377. The revisions include technical...
Walden Employees Obtain USEPA Method 9 Air Opacity of Visible Emissions Certification
On March 16, four Walden employees were certified in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Method 9 Air Opacity of Visible Emissions. New employees, Cari Covell and Ritu Chaugule, were obtaining the certification for the first time while Walden...
Are Your Right-to-Know Records in Order? Compile Your Up-to-Date Safety Data Sheets
Now that the looming Right-to-Know (RTK) deadline is nearly behind us, it's a good time to take a step back and make sure your records are in order to have a good foundation for the rest of the year. In New York State, chemical inventory stored in a facility must have...
Part 360 Solid Waste Management Compliance Deadline Extended
The deadline to comply with the November 4, 2017 revised Part 360 Solid Waste Management regulations has been extended by two New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Enforcement Discretion Letters signed on March 16, 2022. These replace the...