Air Emission Regulations in New York City and New York State
Facilities and businesses that operate equipment or engage in activities regulated by the New York City Air Pollution Control Code (Air Code) may be required to obtain an Air Permit from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Activities and...
NYC Idling Regulations
The New York City Administrative Code, Title 24, Section 24-163 establishes that no person should allow the engine of a motor vehicle to idle for longer than three minutes while parking, standing, or stopping. However, there are two exceptions to this rule. The...
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program, what is it and how does it affect my business
What is the Toxics Release Inventory? Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) created the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Under the requirements of EPCRA, all U.S. facilities that meet TRI reporting criteria must submit...
SARA Title III and NYS Tier II reporting regulations- How does it affect my business?
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) became law in 1986. Title III of these SARA provisions is also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). On December 4, 1984, methyl isocyanate, an extremely toxic chemical escaped...
The NYSDEC Proposes to Lower Particulate Matter Limits for Combustion Sources
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing to repeal and replace 6 NYCRR Subpart 227-1, Stationary Combustion Installations, as well as attendant provisions under Part 200, General Provisions. The revisions to Subpart 227-1...
The NYSDEC Proposes to Ban the Sale of Non-OEM After Market Catalytic Converters in NYS
Proposed Subpart 218-7, Aftermarket Parts The Department is proposing to amend Part 218 to incorporate revisions to the standards for new California certified aftermarket catalytic converters (AMCCs). The proposed amendments will prohibit the offering for sale, sale,...
THE NYSDEC PROPOSES INCREASED REGULATION FOR BURNING WASTE OILS IN NEW YORK STATE
Proposed Subpart 225-2, Fuel Composition and Use - Waste Oils The Department is proposing to repeal 6 NYCRR Part 225-2 Fuel Composition and Use - Waste Fuel and replace it with 6 NYCRR Subpart 225-2, Fuel Composition and Use - Waste Oils. The proposed revisions to...
Need a Laboratory Director or Third-Party Laboratory Audit Services?
Temporary Laboratory Director and Third-Party Laboratory Audit Services In today’s challenging environmental climate, environmental testing has become standard practice. The majority of remediation and environmental projects are mandated by governing bodies and...