NYSDEC Finalizes 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has finalized their Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) where they establish their long-term values and vision and identify six major focus areas. The SWMP acts as a ten-year roadmap to guide New...
Does Your Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut Need a Stormwater Permit?
What Is Stormwater? In the natural environment, stormwater is rain or snowmelt that covers the ground and is absorbed by plants and soil. However, some environments are more developed and contain structures such as buildings, rooftops, and pavement that may be exposed...
How to File Your Annual Hazardous Waste Report by the March 1 Deadline
Federal and State Hazardous Waste Reporting For hazardous waste generated in 2022 or later, both the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are encouraging electronic reporting of...
NYSDEC Annual Hazardous Waste Report: What Wastes to Include
If you own or operate a hazardous waste facility, the March 1 deadline for submitting an Annual Hazardous Waste Report to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is quickly approaching. Only hazardous waste recognized in the State of New...
Annual Hazardous Waste Report Filing Deadline: March 1, 2024
Attention Hazardous Waste Generators and Handlers! Do you own or operate a hazardous waste facility in New York State that meets one of the following three (3) conditions? Your facility is defined as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) during any time in a calendar year,...
Advancing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in the US
In late July, several major automakers announced that they would be embarking on a groundbreaking partnership that has sparked excitement and hope for the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. The collaboration addresses a significant barrier to the...
Floodplain Management for Modern Times, Part 4: FEMA Assistance and CFMs
FEMA Assistance for Flood-Prone Communities The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers pre- and post-disaster grants to communities. FEMA grants are administered through states. These funds help communities develop programs that improve public flood...
Floodplain Management for Modern Times, Part 3: Risk Rating 2.0
In our last floodplain guide blog, we discussed FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). One problem with the NFIP that took a long time to address was rate determination. The NFIP has used the same methodology to set rates since shortly after the establishment...
“Waters of the United States:” Final Rule Announced
Sackett v. EPA In a previous blog, Walden discussed the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on Sackett v. EPA, where Idaho homeowners, the Sacketts, opposed the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Sacketts were previously developing...
Floodplain Management for Modern Times, Part 2: Flood Insurance
How can you protect your home from floods? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers a program called the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP was established with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (NFIA). The NFIP is delivered to...