Innovative Closure of Residual Waste Lagoon Restores Site and Establishes Natural Habitat
Walden has prepared a Final Certification Report to document the lagoon closure activities performed at a mid-Atlantic paper mill. From 1937 to 1992, the paper mill discharged wastewater with a high total dissolved solids content into an unlined surface impoundment...
PFOS/PFOA and the Stewart Air National Guard Base: What You Should Know
On August 12th, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) listed the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Orange County as a Class 2A State Superfund site. The Superfund listing was triggered by the State’s determination that Stewart Air...
PFOA and PFOS are in Drinking Water – What Should I Know?
Since the recent discovery of high concentration levels in the Hoosick Fall’s water wells and with Gabreski Air National Guard Base being declared a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) State Superfund Site, PFOA and PFOS and their effect...
OSHA Implements New Accident/Injury Reporting Rule
Newsday reported on Friday, October 8, 2016 of a fatal accident on a job site, killing a worker at an industrial facility on Long Island. Tragic stories like this remind us of how important it is for everyone to remain vigilant about safety in the workplace. Employers...
Regulatory Update: DSNY will now Regulate Recycling Processing Facilities in NYC
On September 23, 2016, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) adopted rules governing new registration requirements for recycling processing facilities in NYC. As a result, the DSNY will now regulate recycling processing facilities located in New York...
The Number One Mistake Facilities Can Make with the Title V NYS Air Permit Changes
Effective on June 22, 2016, an amendment was added to The Operating Permit Program (6 NYCRR 482-2). This change in air pollutant regulations mandates that an updated annual fee must be paid by all facilities falling under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act....
Regulatory Update: US DOT proposes changes to 49 CFR 107 – 181, the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Regulatory Update: US DOT proposes changes to 49 CFR 107 – 181, the Hazardous Materials Regulations
NYS DEC Part 360 Regulations Update
If you are the owner or customer of Transfer Stations or C&D Facilities in the state of New York the proposed changes to Part 360 will have a serious effect on you. Some of the proposed changes may result in transfer stations closing due to either compliance...
New York State Carbon Monoxide Detectors
For all commercial building owners and operators, New York State has amended carbon monoxide laws that will affect your facility. New York State has amended the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code) to require carbon monoxide detection within...
New Ventilation Requirements for Nail Salons in New York State
New York State Governor, Andrew Cuomo, announced a new ventilation standard for all nail salons in the state that will protect employees and customers. This requirement will go into effect October 2016. After The Department of Health reported that there are...