Using DEC’s Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System
Algae is an aquatic, photosynthetic organism that ranges in size from single-celled microalgae to large seaweeds. An algal bloom is a swift increase in the prevalence of algae in a body of water. In most cases, algae and algal blooms occur naturally, and are not...
Connecticut’s Newest Underground Storage Tank Proposal
At the time of conception of underground storage tanks (USTs), inventory losses were the lone inspiration for tank regulation. The year 1984 marked a shift in focus from financial losses to environmental and health protection; the Subtitle I RCRA amendments developed...
Part 361-5 Construction and Demolition Processing Facilities Marketing F4 and F5 Materials as per Part 360.13 Restrictions
On July 22, 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) promulgated the new Part 360 series. While there are several major operating changes, there are even more significant and major changes to the marketing of the product materials....
More Funding Available for Zero-Emission Vehicles in New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is currently accepting applications for the latest round of the Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program. There is $750,000 available for qualifying municipalities wishing to purchase or...
NY Consolidated Funding Application Highlights: DOS and OPRHP Programs
Round XIV of New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is currently open, and applications are being accepted until Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. Earlier this week we highlighted three grant programs being offered by the New York State Department of...
NY Consolidated Funding Application Highlights: DEC Programs
The deadline to submit grant applications through New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is July 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. Read Walden’s recent announcement about the opening of the CFA for more information about the funding and the award process in general....
OSHA’s Updated HCS (HAZCOM) Standard: What Do You Need to Know?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States Department of Labor first published the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS or HAZCOM Standard) [29 CFR 1910.1200] in 1983, which required those who produce or import chemicals to assess the...
Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Approaching
General information With the end of June approaching, make sure you don’t forget the upcoming deadlines to comply with New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) requirements! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)...
New York State Announces $60 Million Grant Program for New Green Infrastructure Projects
Earth Week this year was observed from April 14 to 22 and it came with some big news for New Yorkers. The state announced $60 million for the new Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) Program. GRGs will be awarded on a competitive basis to flood-prone community projects that...
Funding Available Through Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering about $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funding available under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program. The objective of the Community Change Grants Program...