Don’t Forget About the NYC DEP Community Right-to-Know Filing
Business owners have a lot on their minds this time of year. We want to make sure you don’t forget about the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Community Right-to-Know Filing. Every year, the DEP mandates businesses that use or store potentially...
Long Island’s Big Push Towards Nitrogen Removing Septic Tanks
Suffolk County Septic Systems As stated in our recent blog “Suffolk County Commercial Cesspools Will No Longer Be Grandfathered-in During Redevelopment”, commercial and industrial facilities will now have to comply with new septic tank regulations. If there are any...
Suffolk County Commercial Cesspools Will No Longer Be Grandfathered-in During Redevelopment
Commercial property owners undergoing renovations or expansions, take note of recent changes to the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. New Septic System Legislation The Suffolk County Legislature recently passed a bill to amend the portion of the Suffolk County Sanitary...
Save Money on Your NYC DEP Right to Know Filing – Dispose of Unnecessary Chemicals
Business Owners in New York City: Have You Heard of the DEP Right to Know Reporting? Under the Community Right-to-Know Program, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) requires businesses to report the amount of chemicals used or stored at...
Groundwater 101: Monitoring Well Installation
Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation Basics Groundwater monitoring wells are commonly installed at sites that are known to be or suspected to be contaminated by a variety of substances such as petroleum compounds or chlorinated solvents. Groundwater Quality...
How Will the New Solid Waste Regulations Affect My Organics Processing Facility?
Organic Byproducts are a Waste? If your business processes food scraps or other biodegradable matter for nutrient rich soil, gaseous energy, fermented byproducts, or animal feed, your source of revenue is considered a waste by New York State. With all of the value...
Due Diligence in Engineering Design and Construction: Utility Services
Rushing to design and construct a building or other engineered system without researching all functional aspects of its proposed location can be a tremendous financial error for any project manager or design engineer. During the early stages of project planning, the...
New York State Takes Control of Establishing 1,4-Dioxane And PFOA Drinking Water Standards
The presence of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water has been an on-going concern for many residents of Long Island, New York. 1,4-dioxane is a compound that has been used in a variety of industrial, manufacturing and agricultural operations. It readily mixes with water, and...
Reminder: NYC DEP Community Right to Know Filing
It’s approaching the time of year again to prepare for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Community Right To Know (RTK) filing. The NYC RTK Program requires businesses that handle, store, or use substances that could impact public...
Transition Requirements Letter for Revised Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations
Did you receive the following letter? “RE: Transition Requirements for Revised Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations" This letter pertains to all Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Handling and Recovery Facilities as well as Fill Material...