Solid Waste Management Facility Annual Report Forms Deadline Approaching
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) posts annual report forms for solid waste management facilities on its website. The state uses the information from these annual report forms to learn where its resources are being used, which...
Restricted Storage of Chemical and Petroleum Products—Article 7 (Suffolk County, NY)
Owners of commercial and industrial facilities located in Suffolk County, New York that store chemical and petroleum products must be aware of the requirements imposed by Article 7 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code for “Water Pollution Control.” The goal of Article...
NYSDEC Part 360/361 Facility Transition Series: Operational Requirements for Mulch and C&D Related Operations
Solid Waste Management Facilities (SWMF) that operate within New York State (NYS) are regulated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) under 6 NYCRR Parts 360-366 and 369. Depending on the facility operations, including types of material accepted...
Proposed Part 360 Comment Period Extension
For those reviewing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Part 360 revisions, an extension has been granted for the public comment period. The NYSDEC is now accepting written comments through August 24, 2022. Public Hearings: The...
Did You Have To File A Part 360 Solid Waste Annual Waste Report this Year?
The deadline for filing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Part 360 Solid Waste Annual Reports is March 1st every year. The reports must be submitted electronically or by mail to both the NYSDEC Regional Office and the Central NYSDEC...
Understanding FDNY Rule 3 RCNY 608 as it Applies to New Technology
Since October 1, 2019, the New York City Fire Department’s Rule 3 RCNY 608-01, entitled “Outdoor Stationary Storage Battery Systems” has been in effect and applied to projects throughout NYC. FDNY Rule 3 RCNY 608-01 applies to the installation and utilization of...
What happens if you did not file the Annual Right-to-Know Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II Report to the NYC DEP for your Facility?
You realized you missed the Right-to-Know (RTK) filing deadline of March 1st and did not submit an annual Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II Report to the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for your Facility. Now what should you do?...
New York City Sanitation Department’s Commercial Waste Zoning Rules (Local Law 199)
This blog regarding New York City Sanitation Department's (DSNY) commercial waste zoning rules is a follow up to Walden’s previous blog “DSNY Commercial Waste Zone Part 1 RFP due February 19, 2021”. DSNY released a notice of public hearing and an opportunity to...
Microgrids – Current Events
In the world of Microgrids, major events continue to unfold in 2020: Microgrid Knowledge conducted its first Virtual Conference, The US House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a road map with microgrids as part of the solution, and Microgrid interest and...
New York State’s School COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: What’s Required?
New York State has successfully flattened the curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the phased re-opening of New York continues, focus has turned towards the fall, when schools across the State typically begin their educational year. Even with the pandemic under...