Soil Vapor Intrusion and Indoor Air Quality Concerns
Dangerous chemicals in the air don’t just come from wildfires and smoke. Soil vapor can have a significant impact on indoor air quality. When soil and/or groundwater are contaminated by volatile organic compounds, these contaminants are released into soil vapor which...
New York State’s Green History: From the 1970s to Now
According to the DEC, Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. This national holiday has led to a variety of acts that keep us and our environment safe, including the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Occupational Safety and...
The BPREP Grant Program Expands Eligibility and Raises Potential Grant Award
Background According to the New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (NYC DSBS) Notice of Adoption of Rule, the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Risk Assessment and Grant Program (“BPREP Grant Program”) was created in 2015. In the wake of Hurricane...
When Do You Need to Report Spills in New York State?
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), there are about 16,000 confirmed and suspected spills that get reported to the agency each year. Of those 16,000 spills, about 90% involve petroleum products. It is important to know what...
Don’t Miss the Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Report Filing Deadline with the NYC DEP!
It’s January, which means that the Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Report filing deadline with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) is less than two months away! When Is the Filing Deadline? March 1 is when all Tier II...
New York State Passes Environmental Bond Act to Advance Environmentally Friendly Projects
Election Day is a time for Americans to weigh in on important issues facing our country and local regions. This year, the majority of voters in New York State agreed that it’s time to enter a greener era. The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond...
Now Is the Time to Start Preparing for Your Annual Right-to-Know Tier II Reporting
The New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Annual Right-to-Know filing deadline is just around the corner for facilities handling or storing hazardous substances. If your facility is required to file an annual Tier II Report under the NYC DEP...
Hofstra Receives Joint $5 Million NSF Grant for STEM Program Expansion
Investing In Our Future Hofstra University released an announcement on July 11 that they, along with Nassau Community College (NCC), received a joint grant of $5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). As discussed in their announcement, this grant will...