OSHA’s New Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements
Beginning in January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require certain establishments to comply with additional data reporting requirements. This data will need to be submitted electronically. What are the new requirements?...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Coming Up!
The deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling and monitoring for the second half of 2024 is fast approaching! This applies to facilities with coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity...
Updated Solar and Wind Valuation Model in Place
Over the years, renewable energy has seen a steep increase in usage within the commercial and residential marketplaces. It is important that we are able to determine the value of these renewable energy utility systems in today’s market. In 2021, the New York State...
New York’s New Retail Worker Safety Act
On September 5, 2024, New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act was signed into law. This act requires both the New York Department of Labor and certain employers to implement programs and policies aimed at preventing and responding to workplace violence. The act goes into...
Why Convert to Electric Appliances?
A recent nationwide survey of American homeowners by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) revealed some of the reasons homeowners are switching to electric appliances over traditional fossil fuel alternatives. The top five reasons are:...
Grant Funding Available for Air Pollution Reduction
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has declared the availability of funding for grants to reduce air pollution. The grants are overall worth $3 million. The funding will be dedicated to air pollution mitigation programs specifically...
Additional $200M for Zero-Emission School Buses in NY
Background Through New York State’s 2022 Environmental Bond Act, $500 million in funds were set aside to support the electrification of school buses in the state. New York has established the following deadlines: By 2027, all school buses purchased will be electric By...
OSHA Proposes Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention
On August 30, 2024, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings in the Federal Register. This is not a new process. In fact, on October 27, 2021, OSHA published an Advance Notice of...
New York State’s Community Air Monitoring Initiative
Background New York State is working to improve air quality for millions of people, as poor air quality is associated with detrimental health effects. The state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA or Climate Act) sets many ambitious goals to...
EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)
On October 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the long-awaited final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI). With these improvements, the EPA is strengthening their commitment to...