EV Charging Network Poised for Growth
Owners of electric vehicles have expressed their frustration at the lack of charging stations that are easily accessible to the general public. However, according to a recent article by Automotive News, all of that could soon change as the network for public charging...
EPA Announces Development of Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Improvements
On December 16, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the development of regulatory updates to the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). This new proposed rule, Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), was announced on the same day...
Right-to-Know Filing is Due by March 1st
FRIENDLY REMINDER! It’s time to file New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Community Right to Know (RTK) annual Tier II reports. If you have a facility in NYC storing, handling or using hazardous substances or chemicals, make sure you file...
Green Infrastructure Options for Stormwater Management
This blog is the second in a two-part series about stormwater management. The first blog [Stormwater Management Basics] addressed the basics of stormwater management regulations. Green infrastructure options for stormwater management are presented below....
Monitoring Water Quality on Long Island With a New App
Have you ever been to your local beach or waterway to go swimming, boating, or fishing and wondered what the water quality is like there? For the first time, there is now a Water Quality app that can be downloaded for free that allows the user to find out the water...
Using Technology to Maximize Efficiencies on Your Projects and Properties
Does your organization know how to use technological tools to maximize efficiency and save on the bottom dollar? Perhaps you have considered using drones, LiDAR, or thermal imaging but do not know how to source the best equipment or make the most use of limited funds...
Guidance on Drum Closings for Hazardous Materials Including Waste
Does your organization ship materials regulated by the Department of Transportation? Did you know that all hazardous wastes are regulated as hazardous materials? If so, it is critical that you ensure each shipment meets the specifications for drum closures. This would...
Giving Your Spray Booth Space
If your facility has a spray booth, it is important that you provide adequate clearance around it to ensure you’re in compliance with OSHA regulations. In most cases, that means that “each spray booth shall be separated from other operations by not less than 3 feet,...
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on Coronavirus
As employers continue to navigate the unique challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing is clear: Stronger workplace guidance is being issued by the US Department of Labor, and employers should be prepared. Earlier this year, OSHA alerted employers of updated...
Stormwater Management Basics
This blog is the first in a two-part series regarding stormwater management regulations as discussed below and best management practices, which will be presented in our September 2nd blog post. What Is Stormwater Runoff and What Are Its Impacts? Stormwater runoff is...