MS4 Interim Progress Certification and Annual Report Reporting Period Deadline
Introduction The end of the year is here, and January 2 marks the end of the reporting period for both the interim progress certification and the annual report for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators in New York. These reports must be submitted to...
Why Is Erosion and Sediment Control Important?
Erosion is a natural process that involves the transportation of sediment from one location to another by wind or water. Human-driven processes such as construction can exacerbate the rate of erosion, impacting the surrounding ecosystems. Implementing an Erosion and...
Using DEC’s Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System
Algae is an aquatic, photosynthetic organism that ranges in size from single-celled microalgae to large seaweeds. An algal bloom is a swift increase in the prevalence of algae in a body of water. In most cases, algae and algal blooms occur naturally, and are not...
Deadline for Public Comments on Proposed 6 NYCRR Part 375 Amendments: May 21, 2024
Introduction to 6 NYCRR Part 375 6 NYCRR Part 375 Environmental Remediation Program regulations govern all environmental remediation efforts in New York State. The main focus of these regulations is to determine whether a site is contaminated with hazardous chemicals...
My Facility Received a Stormwater Notice of Violation. Now What?
Industrial facilities in New York have recently been receiving Notices of Violation (NOVs) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for violating the terms of the SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges...
Protecting New York State’s Freshwater Wetlands
In the past, wetlands across the nation were treated as dumping grounds for waste. In the 1700s, more than half of the wetlands that existed in the contiguous United States were destroyed due to the pollution and filling in of these areas. You may be asking yourself:...
Prepare for the Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Report Filing Deadline March 1, 2024!
As the end-of-year holidays and the New Year are approaching, it’s important to remember that the Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Report Filing Deadline with the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is coming up. March 1, 2024 is...