EPA Proposes Updates to TSCA Chemical Review Process
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to change how it evaluates the safety of chemicals that are already in commerce under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the goal is to provide a...
From Paper to Digital: Understanding EPA’s E-Manifest Updates
The EPA is adding new requirements related to their e-Manifest system, and they affect everyone. Whether you use paper manifests, electronic manifests, or a mix of both, there are two big changes in 2025 that you need to know about. These updates are designed to...
2025 Third Quarter Stormwater Deadline Approaching
As the end of the third quarter approaches, it is imperative that quarterly stormwater inspections (and in some cases, sampling) for your site are completed by September 30, 2025. This applies to facilities that are covered by the New York State Department of...
EPA Grant Funding Available for Public Water System Cybersecurity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has $9.5 million in grant funding available for mid- and large-sized public water systems for a variety of projects under the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. The...
All About National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign led by FEMA to encourage individuals and organizations to be ready for emergencies before they happen. Whether talking about homes or businesses, there is a risk of disasters in our life every day. Natural disasters...
New NY Bill Would Require Naloxone in Workplace First Aid Kits
If you thought your first aid kit was only for paper cuts and splinters, think again. New York Senate Bill S5922A would amend Labor Law § 27‑F so that any workplace already required by federal OSHA to stock first aid supplies must also carry at least one dose of...
OSHA’s New Penalty Reduction Policy
On July 14, 2025, OSHA announced a series of important updates to its penalty reduction policies. These changes are designed to support small businesses, encourage swift hazard correction, and reward the companies that have a strong compliance history. By expanding...
Walden Conducts Cook Stove Emissions Testing in NYC
Cook stove emissions testing is becoming a priority for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP). The testing criteria, last amended in May 2017, aims to reduce particulate matter emissions from smokers, grills, and stoves in New York City...
Comment on OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Requirements
OSHA is making moves to update several respirator-related standards, and now is the time to speak up. Public comments are being accepted until November 1, 2025 on a series of proposed changes that primarily affect filtering facepiece respirators (i.e., N95s) and...
OSHA Proposes to Limit Use of the General Duty Clause
On July 1, 2025, OSHA announced a proposed rule that would significantly narrow the scope of its General Duty Clause (GDC) – a foundational tool the agency uses to protect workers when no specific standard applies. The proposed change would prevent OSHA from citing...