Applying for a NYSDEC Part 360 Composting Permit
If your facility produces compost or uses it to make topsoil, then your facility may need to file for a permit or registration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation! Your composting facility needs a NYSDEC registration to operate if you...
The NYSDEC Proposes to Ban the Sale of Non-OEM After Market Catalytic Converters in NYS
Proposed Subpart 218-7, Aftermarket Parts The Department is proposing to amend Part 218 to incorporate revisions to the standards for new California certified aftermarket catalytic converters (AMCCs). The proposed amendments will prohibit the offering for sale, sale,...
Reminder to all Transfer Facilities to prepare and submit NYSDEC Annual Reports before March 1st!
Do you currently own or operate a Solid Waste Facility in New York State? Annual Reports must be complete and submitted to the Department of Environmental Conservation by March 1st, 2020. This annual report is for the year of operation from January 01, 2019 to...
Part 360 News
For most people involved with construction and demolition (C&D) sites, solid waste processing facilities and transportation of C&D debris and excavated or processed fill material, Part 360 Series (including Part 361 through Part 364) is more than a familiar...
MSGP (GP-0-17-004) Sampling, Inspection & Reporting Due
Do you currently hold a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC or Department) stormwater pollution discharge elimination system (SPDES) Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGP) or need to obtain compliance under the General Permit GP-0-17-004?...
Walden to Present Drinking Water Loss Prevention Technologies using Aerial Thermal Imaging with Drones
The North American Water Loss Conference and Exposition is the premiere event in 2019 for water loss solutions! The North American Water Loss Conference & Exposition will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel December 3rd through December 5th. This American...
New Pre-Determined BUD Forms Are Now Available!
A Predetermined BUD, or Beneficial Use Determination, is a determination by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that a material ceases to be considered a “waste” and thus can be beneficially used with fewer restrictions on handling. Similar to...
THE NYSDEC PROPOSES INCREASED REGULATION FOR BURNING WASTE OILS IN NEW YORK STATE
Proposed Subpart 225-2, Fuel Composition and Use - Waste Oils The Department is proposing to repeal 6 NYCRR Part 225-2 Fuel Composition and Use - Waste Fuel and replace it with 6 NYCRR Subpart 225-2, Fuel Composition and Use - Waste Oils. The proposed revisions to...
RIGHT TO KNOW SEASON IS UPON US FOR NYC DEP!
FRIENDLY REMINDER! The New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) annual Community Right-To-Know filing season is once more upon us! The deadline for businesses to file is March 1st, 2020. Although it may seem like there is a lot of time, we...
30-Hour OSHA is Now Required!
Under Local Law 196, starting December 1, 2019, New York City will require construction and demolition workers on job sites with a construction superintendent, site safety coordinator, or site safety manager to complete a 30-hour OSHA course or complete a 10-hour OSHA...