What to do When an Inspector Shows Up
The moment you’ve been preparing for is finally here: government inspector has arrived at your facility to determine if you are compliant with their agency’s regulations. Luckily, if you’ve done the work of knowing what regulations apply to you and prepared both your...
Pre-Planning and Preparation for an Inspection
Regardless of whether government inspections are scheduled or unannounced, they are inevitably a source of stress for facility owners. If you’re unprepared, you could leave your facility vulnerable to costly violations and more frequent inspections in the future. And...
The Importance of Knowing What Regulations Apply to Your Facility
As a facility owner, you’re already an expert in the production or manufacturing processes you oversee — but what about all the regulations that apply to your facility? With so many other tasks and responsibilities requiring your attention on a daily basis, it’s easy...
Guide to the NYC Local Law 133 Energy Benchmarking
Guide to the NYC Local Law 133 Energy Benchmarking: What is Local Law 133? It is a benchmarking regulation. New York City requires that any building 25,000 square feet or larger must submit their building’s energy consumption data annually. If you are not sure if you...
Do You Have To File A Solid Waste Annual Report?
Do You Have To File A Solid Waste Annual Report? March 1st, 2019. This is the last day to file for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Solid Waste Annual Report. The reports must be submitted electronically or by mail to both, respective DEC...
Changes to NYSDEC Part 360 Regulations
Did you know! Future Changes to NYSDEC Part 360 Regulations There have been many whispers and rumors among the solid waste industry about the future changes to the NYSDEC Part 360 regulations. We have an update! History If you are unaware, the New York State...
Six Causes For Above Ground Storage Tank Spills & Leaks
How to Avoid Above Ground Storage Tank Spills & Leaks You can save money choosing an above ground storage tank to house large quantities of hazardous substances that your company handles regularly. The tanks can be less expensive than underground storage tanks,...
NYC DEP to Begin Inspecting Stormwater Runoff from NYC Businesses
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) is taking over the inspections and enforcement related to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYS DEC) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Industrial Activities. In order...
Have You Taken Steps to Comply with NYSDEC’s Part 360 Registration Requirements? 5 Things You Need to Know
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the new 6 NYCRR Part 360 solid waste management regulations around this time last year, establishing new compliance requirements. Under the Part 360 regulations, many facilities must either file for...
Update on General Permit for Bulkhead Replacement on Long Island
Stabilized Shorelines: Bulkhead Update in Long Island Current General Permits for Bulkheads Bulkheads are essential components of infrastructure in coastal communities to control beach erosion and to protect the local area from tidal action caused by storm surges....