What are the Federal UST Regulations Updates?
Regulatory Update: Federal UST Regulations The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines an underground storage tank (UST) as “a tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that has at least 10 percent of its combined volume underground”. ...
How do Transfer Stations Comply with NYSDEC Part 360 Regulations?
Walden Environmental Engineering Presents NYSDEC Part 360 Seminar in Riverhead, NY. Robert LoPinto, Professional Engineer and Project Manager at Walden Environmental Engineering talks about the company’s travel to Riverhead, NY on June 6th to present to solid waste...
NYSDEC Part 364 – Waste Transporter Regulations
Attention all Waste Transporters who operate within the State of New York: The NYSDEC Part 364 regulations governing Waste Transporters went into effect on May 3, 2018. The purpose of Part 364 is to guard against environmental impacts that result from mishandling and...
New NYSDEC Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System Starting June 30th
If you are a Hazardous Waste Generator, Transporter or Receiving Facility in New York, you need to be aware that starting June 30th, 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will initiate its new electronic manifest system (e-Manifest) in...
NYSDEC Hazardous Waste Reduction Plans
If you are an owner or an operator of a facility that generates 25 tons or more per year of hazardous wastes, or a Generator who is required to hold a Part 373 hazardous waste storage, treatment or disposal permit, you may be subject to the New York State Department...
Groundwater Sampling by Walden Environmental Engineering
Walden Environmental Engineering Does Groundwater Sampling! Walden Environmental Engineering performs groundwater sampling in a variety of settings and for a variety of applications, including spill investigation and remediation, environmental monitoring of sites...
Warm Weather’s Here! Are Your Air Conditioning Systems Preventing Legionella Growth?
This summer, don't forget about Legionella Prevention! Legionella Outbreaks in Recent History As a reminder, Legionella bacteria can multiply and survive at temperatures ranging from 68 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. As temperatures rise each year, an increase in...
What is an Environmental Data Management System, and How Does This Relate to NYS Grant Opportunities?
Field data (and lots of it) is omnipresent in the environmental consulting and engineering industries. Weeks, months, and even years of field investigations and sampling data must be retained and carefully organized for future use. One way to make this...
What is the new EPA “e-Manifest”?
What is the EPA "e-Manifest"? The new EPA “e-Manifest” is an electronic system for tracking hazardous waste under the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act. This act encourages users to transition from paper submissions to electronic submissions of the...
What Do My Lab Results Mean? Interpreting Laboratory Data Reports
Laboratory Data Should Answer Questions, Not Create Them! In today’s complex world of ever-evolving and changing regulations, environmental testing has become common place and routine. Due to continuous advancements in technology, the interpretation and application of...