What Does Stormwater Discharge Compliance Look Like in New York State?
Stormwater runoff occurs naturally from rainfall or snow storms, which flows over any land surface and does not percolate into the ground. However, human activities such as construction work, and urbanization can change the natural flow pattern and can...
Change in Underground Storage Tank Review in Nassau County
Do you store gasoline or diesel at your work site? Nassau County has changed the governing agency for gasoline and diesel underground and aboveground storage tanks. Previously, anyone who wanted to install a petroleum bulk storage (PBS) underground storage tank (UST)...
The Importance of Building Permits
Imagine it was a foggy morning, and Engine Company 42 was on its way to a one-alarm fire at a warehouse. On the way to the warehouse, the senior Firefighter (FF) checked his online Department Database to get information about the facility, which he passed on to all...
NYSDEC and NYCDEP New Regulations for Generators
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued a new regulation (6NYCRR 222) for generators, taking effect on December 1, 2016. The new regulation applies to generators with an output rating of: • 200 horsepower (150kW) or greater in the...
What You Need to Know about the NYC MS4 Permit
On August 1, 2015, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a new comprehensive Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit to New York City. This permit includes new requirements, which significantly expand the city’s obligation...
How to Use ENVIROFACTS: The US EPA One-Stop Source for Environmental Information
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains multiple databases that contain information regarding the compliance of facilities to environmental regulations. Even though anyone with a computer can search these databases to identify the compliance status of...
Regulatory Update: DSNY will now Regulate Recycling Processing Facilities in NYC
On September 23, 2016, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) adopted rules governing new registration requirements for recycling processing facilities in NYC. As a result, the DSNY will now regulate recycling processing facilities located in New York...
Regulatory Update: US DOT proposes changes to 49 CFR 107 – 181, the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Regulatory Update: US DOT proposes changes to 49 CFR 107 – 181, the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Regulatory Update: How Will Amendments to NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program Laws Affect You?
Effective August 12, 2016 are two new definitions for “underutilized” and “affordable housing project”, as they relate to 6 NYCRR Subpart 375-3 of the Brownfield Cleanup (BCP) program. This is a result of formally proposed revisions to remain in compliance with Part...
NYS DEC Part 360 Regulations Update
If you are the owner or customer of Transfer Stations or C&D Facilities in the state of New York the proposed changes to Part 360 will have a serious effect on you. Some of the proposed changes may result in transfer stations closing due to either compliance...