Concerns for Salt and Brine Road Deicing Materials on Long Island
Now that winter weather is upon us, Long Island regulatory agencies are keeping an eye on bulk road deicing material storage facilities that contain and manage salt and brine. Although use of salt-containing materials is widespread, there are environmental concerns...
DO YOU HAVE TO FILE A HAZARDOUS WASTE REPORT?
March 1st is the last day to file for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Hazardous Waste Reports. All hazardous waste reports must be either filed electronically in the American Resource Management website or, if on-line submission is...
NYSDEC PART 360 ANNUAL REPORT FORMS DUE NEXT MONTH!
March 1st, 2020 is the last day to file the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report. All annual reports must be submitted to both the Central DEC Office in Albany NY as well the Division of Materials Management in...
Make Sure to Submit Your NYC Community Right-to-Know Filing on Time!
What Is NYC Community Right-to-Know? The New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulates the storage, use and handling of hazardous substances, extremely hazardous substances and regulated toxic substances at or above the federal threshold...
Management of Airbags as per NYSDEC Enforcement Letter
In July 2019, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued an enforcement discretion letter regarding the management of vehicle airbags. This letter followed the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) November 2018 final rule...
Attention MS4’s: Plan Ahead for the June 1st Annual Report Deadline
As the new year begins, it’s that time again for municipalities to prepare the NYSDEC Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) annual reports to meet the State’s June 1st deadline! This reporting requirement applies to municipalities covered by NYSDEC’s General...
SARA Title III and NYS Tier II reporting regulations- How does it affect my business?
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) became law in 1986. Title III of these SARA provisions is also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). On December 4, 1984, methyl isocyanate, an extremely toxic chemical escaped...
Walden client–Greenlots–completes one of the first public/private Electric Vehicle Charger Projects
Middletown Gets Electric Car Chargers! Walden client –Greenlots completes one of the first public/private Electric Vehicle Charger Projects at Boulder Pointe Apartments We are pleased to congratulate Greenlots on the successful electrical vehicle (EV) charging...
Anticipated Revisions to Part 360
For those familiar with the new Part 360 regulations issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in November 2017, more excitement is coming in the beginning of 2020. The anticipated revisions to the new Part 360 regulations...
The NYSDEC Proposes to Lower Particulate Matter Limits for Combustion Sources
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing to repeal and replace 6 NYCRR Subpart 227-1, Stationary Combustion Installations, as well as attendant provisions under Part 200, General Provisions. The revisions to Subpart 227-1...