Changes to Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard Expected in 2021
First written by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1993, ASTM e1527, better known as the Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, is due for an update in 2021....
Your Guide to Brownfield Developments: What You Need to Know to Make Sure Your Investment Dollars are Well Spent
Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Developing a Brownfield Site Savvy developers should know that due diligence is the critical piece of the puzzle in deciding if the risks outweigh the rewards when considering the purchase of a Brownfield site. Retaining a...
Understanding FDNY Rule 3 RCNY 608 as it Applies to New Technology
Since October 1, 2019, the New York City Fire Department’s Rule 3 RCNY 608-01, entitled “Outdoor Stationary Storage Battery Systems” has been in effect and applied to projects throughout NYC. FDNY Rule 3 RCNY 608-01 applies to the installation and utilization of...
New York Finalizes New Regulations Aiming to Streamline Large-Scale Renewable Projects
New York State’s new process for large-scale renewables siting and permitting, the Section 94-c process, has finally been issued by the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) and became effective on March 3, 2021. The draft regulations were issued on September 16,...
Walden Offers Wetland Delineation Services
Despite the challenges and uncertainty that 2020 brought to many industries and businesses across the country, Walden’s staff members were hard at work developing their skills and furthering their knowledge. Walden is committed to professional development, with...
Walden works with Harkin Aerial to complete several MS4 studies to find illicit discharges using drones
Walden Environmental Engineering, in partnership with Harkin Aerial, has completed a recent project funded by the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District to improve the waterways of Nassau County through their 2020 grant and assistance programs. In January...
Using Aerial Thermography to Spot Water Quality Issues, Leaks, and Other Discrepancies
Recent developments in drone thermal imaging have proven to be especially effective at identifying water quality issues. Walden and Harkin have undertaken multiple case studies which show, under proper conditions, that many illicit discharges (sources of potential...
Top 10 List: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Regulatory Agenda for 2021
Will It Affect You? The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently published its 2021 Regulatory Agenda to the State register. Walden has reviewed and summarized the proposed regulatory updates, so you don’t have to. In total, NYSDEC is...
How Will the Recent Revisions to 6 NYCRR Subpart 202-2 Affect Your Facility?
Facilities that are classified as “major facilities” per 6 NYCRR 201-2.1 (Subpart 201-2) are subject to Title V permit requirements. Under 6 NYCRR 202-2 (Subpart 202-2), all facilities must provide an annual emissions statement, which is a quantitative summary of air...
Drones in Engineering: Mapping Outfalls, Coastlines, Streams, Rivers and Facilities
Why have drones increased in demand and usage in such a short timespan? The reasons are many, but in this guide, we'll focus on a specific use case: How Walden Environmental Engineering and Harkin Aerial have developed ways to use drones to improve water quality, map...