Right-to-Know Filing is Due by March 1st
FRIENDLY REMINDER! It’s time to file New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Community Right to Know (RTK) annual Tier II reports. If you have a facility in NYC storing, handling or using hazardous substances or chemicals, make sure you file...
The Recycling Market Rebound
Recently, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) reported encouraging news and developments in the recycling market. SWANA is the largest member-based solid waste association in the world with more than 10,000 public and private sector professionals. In...
Solid Waste Management Facility Annual Reporting Forms
For all facilities regulated as Solid Waste Management Facilities, the 2021 Annual Report Forms are now available on-line on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) website. The report forms are due by March 1, 2022. If you haven’t...
Increased Flood Insurance Rates for Property Owners
For most Long Island homeowners living in flood zones, recent updates to the Federal Flood Insurance Program have dramatically increased flood insurance rates. The revised program has been developed over a number of years, but officially went into effect in October...
NYSDEC Explains CLCPA with New Policy, DAR-21
On December 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) proposed policy document DAR-21, titled “The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and Air Permit Applications.” This policy outlines the requirements for CLCPA...
OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
The Occupation Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) recently issued a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on vaccination and testing which became effective on November 5, 2021. OSHA requires covered employers to comply with all the provisions of the ETS by December...
Navigating New Appraisal and Assessment Methodologies for Solar and Wind Energy Projects
The emphasis, interest and incentives for renewable energy facilities throughout the country has increased the proliferations of these types of new projects. This is great news for resiliency, cost savings and to reduce the continuance of changes to our climate. ...
Right-to-Know Season is Upon Us for NYC DEP
FRIENDLY REMINDER! The time of the year for The New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) annual Community Right-To-Know (RTK) filing is once again approaching! The NYC Community RTK Program requires businesses to submit inventory information...
NYSDEC Releases New Water Quality Guidance Values for PFOA, PFOS, and 1,4-Dioxane
New water quality guidance values for PFOA, PFOS, and 1,4-Dioxane were released by the NYSDEC for public review on October 6, 2021. The public comment period has been extended to December 6, 2021. These strict guidance values for contaminants in groundwater and...
Protect Your Family, Schools and Businesses from Radon
Radon is a gas that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and radioactive. This gas is found in soil and rocks and produced from the decay of naturally occurring uranium. The American Lung Association states that indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in...