Reminder: 2025 Right to Know Tier II Filing Period
If you recently received an email from the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Right-to-Know (RTK) Program [DEPRTK@dep.nyc.gov] with the subject, “Reminder: 2025 Right to Know Tier II Filing Period,” or something similar, please note the...
CT DEEP Issues Notice of Tentative Determination to Renew the Comprehensive General Permit
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has issued a Notice of Tentative Determination to renew the Comprehensive General Permit for Discharges to Surface and Groundwater. Public comments on the proposed renewal are due by January...
CT DEEP Issues a New General Permit for Its Remediation Program
On October 20, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) issued a new general permit for its environmental remediation program. The new general permit allows for contractors to register with the CT DEEP as an “Existing Release...
EPA Reconsiders the TSCA Risk Management Rule for Perchloroethylene (PCE)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an important update regarding its ongoing reconsideration of the 2024 Perchloroethylene (PCE) Risk Management Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This update outlines EPA’s anticipated timeline for...
TCE Ban Update: EPA Delays Section 6(g) Requirements Until Feb 2026
TCE Ban Update: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has once again announced a delay regarding a specific portion of the final rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE). On November 13, 2025, the EPA confirmed that the Section 6(g) exemption requirements will now...
Connecticut Becomes the 40th NRC Agreement State
If your facility uses sealed radioactive gauges, moisture-density equipment, XFR analyzers, or other regulated radioactive sources, you may start noticing some changes in 2026. These changes relate to radioactive material licensing, inspections, and compliance. On...
NY Funds Municipal EV Fleets and Charging Stations
On October 15, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced a new round of funding to promote the use of electric vehicles and to install charging infrastructure for municipalities. This initiative supports electric vehicle use...
CT DEEP Opens Round 3 of Brownfield Grants to Support Open Space and Community Redevelopment
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched Round 3 of its Brownfields Open Space Grant Program, continuing its efforts to transform contaminated properties into community spaces. This program helps municipalities and...
New York State’s Environmental Bond Act: 2024–2025 Progress
Back in 2022, New York passed the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (EBA). This act authorized $4.2 billion in funding for environmental improvement projects throughout the state of New York. The funding is allocated toward eligible...
CT DEEP Reissues the General Pretreatment Permit for Non-Significant Industrial User (NSIU) Discharges
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has announced the reissuance of the General Pretreatment Permit for Non-Significant Industrial User (NSIU) Discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). This CT Reissues General...