“Help! My Right-to-Know Filing is Late!”
So March 1 has come and gone, and it’s now official: you’re Right-to-Know filing is late. (...got snowed in...dog ate my calendar...temporary memory loss...) While this isn't an ideal situation, you’re probably in good company. And one thing you can be sure of: It’s...
Right-to-Know Filings Due by March 1!
If you have a business in New York City storing hazardous substances or chemicals, the time to act on Right-to-Know filing now! Community Right-to-Know (RTK) regulations require all NYC businesses that store or handle potentially dangerous substances to inventory and...
Changes to NY State Air Emission Regulations May be Coming Soon
If your business’s processes result in air emissions of any kind, you should familiarize yourself with proposed changes to the NY State Air Emission Regulations [(DEC General Process Emission Sources (6NYCRR Part 212)]. The modifications, which could take effect later...
Right-to-Know: Be Sure To File On Time!
New York City Business Owners: Failure to submit your Community Right-to-Know (RTK) filing on time could get you into some serious hot water. Since fines can run upwards of $10,000, it is clearly in your best interest to comply with the law. If government officials...
Right-to-Know Requirement Review
Even if you’ve filed Community Right-to-Know reports in the past, it's a good idea to review the requirements to ensure you understand the finer points of this program and are not found to be in violation. Some things to keep in mind: Know the difference between a...
New York Environmental Consulting Firms: What Makes Walden Stand Out?
You might be tempted to believe that all New York environmental consulting firms are essentially the same. But that’s not the case. New York environmental consulting firms can vary as much as the work they do, so it’s important to find the right match. Pick the firm...
How To Plan For An Underground Storage Tank Removal
The process of underground storage tank removalcan be quite a bit more complex than you might think. Unfortunately, you can’t just bring in a backhoe and get to it, because you aren’t digging up just any tank. Between the regulatory requirements and the potential...
Environmental Database Management System vs. Microsoft Access
There is no way you can conduct an effective environmental site investigation without well-organized data that’s readily available. Anything less and you face frustrating delays and potentially costly mistakes caused by your system’s inherent inefficiencies. Unless...
Do I Really Need A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment In New York?
You’re considering purchasing real estate somewhere in New York. You’ve been told you need to conduct a Phase 1 environmental site assessment (ESA) before moving forward. That’s just great, another rule that requires you to spend...
Phase 1 Environmental Audit: Is Your Property Safe?
Surely anyone would want to know if the property they were about to purchase – perhaps for millions of dollars – is contaminated in some way. A Phase 1 environmental audit can tell you if it is, and to what extent. As a potential buyer, you want to know if problems...