What to do When an Inspector Shows Up
The moment you’ve been preparing for is finally here: government inspector has arrived at your facility to determine if you are compliant with their agency’s regulations. Luckily, if you’ve done the work of knowing what regulations apply to you and prepared both your...
Pre-Planning and Preparation for an Inspection
Regardless of whether government inspections are scheduled or unannounced, they are inevitably a source of stress for facility owners. If you’re unprepared, you could leave your facility vulnerable to costly violations and more frequent inspections in the future. And...
The Importance of Knowing What Regulations Apply to Your Facility
As a facility owner, you’re already an expert in the production or manufacturing processes you oversee — but what about all the regulations that apply to your facility? With so many other tasks and responsibilities requiring your attention on a daily basis, it’s easy...
How Does the Superfund Sites New York Program Work?
The New York State Superfund Program is formally known as the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site (IHWDS) Program. Its purpose is to identify, investigate, and clean up sites that contain “consequential” levels of hazardous waste. Prospective State Superfund sites...
Guide to the NYC Local Law 133 Energy Benchmarking
Guide to the NYC Local Law 133 Energy Benchmarking: What is Local Law 133? It is a benchmarking regulation. New York City requires that any building 25,000 square feet or larger must submit their building’s energy consumption data annually. If you are not sure if you...
Considering Soil Vapor Intrusion When Purchasing a Commercial Property
Considering Soil Vapor Intrusion When Purchasing a Commercial Property Virgin land has become a rare find for developers and business owners. Often, the land in this region has been previously developed one or more times, and its history may not be fully understood....
What You Need to Know about UST Spill Prevention Equipment Testing Requirements
Containment sumps, spill buckets, catchment basins, and dispenser pans associated with an underground storage tank (UST) system are all examples of spill prevention equipment used to prevent releases to the environment. These devices are covered by regulations set...
What Does an Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm Do?
What Can an Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm Do? An environmental engineering consulting firm can assist you with everything from system design and project oversight to managing ongoing reporting and preparing compliance submittals. You may also enlist their...
4 Reasons To Do A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Why is a Phase I site assessment important? Buying property is a key business or personal investment. You don’t want to be caught off-guard, especially discovering after the purchase that your new property is contaminated with some type of hazardous waste. A Phase I...
3 Keys To Finding The Right Environmental Consulting Firm
Want to Find the Right Environmental Consulting Firm? Call Walden! It’s essential to select the right environmental consulting firm to ensure you get the most comprehensive, reliable data and recommendations to make well-informed, cost-effective decisions. Learn more...