Stormwater Management During Construction
Ready to break ground on your new construction project? Hang on! Did you know that if you are disturbing the soil at your site, you may need to obtain coverage under the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) State Pollutant Discharge...
What happens if you did not file the Annual Right-to-Know Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II Report to the NYC DEP for your Facility?
You realized you missed the Right-to-Know (RTK) filing deadline of March 1st and did not submit an annual Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II Report to the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for your Facility. Now what should you do?...
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Due July 1st: Does your Facility need to Report?
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) is a resource for learning about toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by industrial and federal facilities. TRI tracks the management of certain toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and...
Looking back at 26 years of business for Walden Environmental Engineering
Walden Founder and President, Joseph Heaney III, P.E. It was 26 years ago (May 19, 1995), I, with two 18-month-olds crawling around my feet and a very energetic Regina (Walden’s first office manager), launched Walden Associates Inc., now known as Walden Environmental...
$750 MILLION IN GRANT OPPORTUNITIES UP FOR GRABS IN NEW YORK STATE
Applicants must apply via the State's Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), which can be accessed through an online portal that was created in 2011 and allows applicants to apply for several different state grants. The grant program is meant to spur economic growth...
Warmer Weather is on Its Way – Is Your Building Protected from Legionella?
Now that Spring is here and your winterization measures can be removed, it’s the time to make sure all of your Legionella-prevention items are in order. According to the CDC, Legionella grows best between 77°F and 113°F, which means summertime temperatures...
Municipal Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) Annual Reports Due June 1st
MS4 ANNUAL REPORTING: Municipal separate stormwater sewer systems (MS4s) that are covered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (GP-0-15-003) are subject to...
OSHA Extends Comment Period on Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Changes
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to modify the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The goal of the modification is to address issues that came up following...
OSHA Promotes Safety Awareness with Yearly Event
Source: Occupational Health & Safety Monday (May 3rd) marked the beginning of OSHA’s 2021 National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. OSHA promotes the week as an opportunity for those working in the construction industry to learn about, and...
Does my Industrial Facility need a SPDES Permit, NPDES Permit, or a SWPPP for stormwater discharge management in New York State?
When it comes to facility stormwater discharge management in New York state, there can be confusion on what permitting is required and what the various acronyms like SPDES, NPDES, or SWPPP mean. In short, SPDES and NPDES, are related regulatory programs put in place...