DEP Registration: Food Trucks & Five Other Types of Equipment
New York City Department of Environmental Protection Engine Registration Food Trucks and Carts Now Need DEP Registration The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has recently adopted a new regulation (Chapter 50 of Title 15 of the Rules of the...
Permitting a Compost Facility in New York – New Solid Waste Regulations
Updated New York State Composting Facility Regulations In a previous Walden blog we provided a brief overview of Subpart 361-3, which covers several different types of organics processing facilities, including: composting, anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and animal...
New Part 361-4 Solid Waste Regulations Affect Mulch Processing and Storage Facilities
Mulch Processing and Storage Facilities Under the Newly Amended Solid Waste Regulations Does your facility create or store mulch which has been derived from tree debris, yard trimmings or other woody material? If so, updated regulations will require the facility to...
Prevailing Wage Compliance and its Role in Construction Management
Prevailing Wage on Public Work Jobs The state has a policy of ensuring workers are compensated with certain minimum, “Prevailing Wages” for various public projects. Prevailing Wage is dependent on the job duties performed and the project location. What Constitutes...
Proposed Amendment 6 NYCRR Chapter III – Air Resources Part 226 Solvents Metal Cleaning Process
Regulations pertaining to industrial cleaning and degreasing with solvents are changing. Here are the big take-aways. Businesses that use solvents or cold cleaners for equipment cleaning, take note of changes in regulations that could affect your industrial...
Who is Required to Submit an Annual Hazardous Waste Report by March 1st?
NYSDEC Compliance and Reporting for Large Quantity Generators (LQG) of Hazardous Waste If you are an owner or an operator of an industrial or manufacturing facility that may fall under the category of a Generator; a Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility; or a...
5 Community Right-to-Know Filing Guidelines for New York City
Right To Know Filing Every year on March 1st, facilities within New York City that store or use hazardous substances are required to file reports with the City’s Department of Environmental Protection. These Community Right-to-Know (RTK) filings are designed to...
Five Steps for Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) in Groundwater Sampling
Groundwater Sampling Groundwater sampling and monitoring is a crucial component of the majority of subsurface remediation work. Walden addressed the topic of monitoring well (well) installation in a previous blog; well networks are strategically designed based on the...
Key Stormwater Permit Requirements for Vehicle Dismantling Facilities
Stormwater Regulation Updates Affect Auto Salvage Businesses If you own or operate a Vehicle Dismantling Facility-- a business that disassembles or wrecks used motor vehicles for parts recycling, resale, or scrap-- please note that you must conform to multiple New...
Reminder: Annual Waste Report is Due March 1st
As the year comes to a close, don’t forget about the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report requirements. Businesses all across the state must submit various information about wastes received, processed, or sent...