NYSDEC Waste Transporter Annual Reports Due March 1
Submitting an accurate and timely NYSDEC Annual Waste Transporter Report is a key compliance requirement for maintaining an active New York State (NYS) waste transporter registration or permit. All regulated waste transporters operating in NYS under 6 NYCRR Part 364...
Biennial Reports for LQGs due March 1, 2026
If you are a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste in Connecticut, it is time to begin preparing your biennial report, as the March 1 deadline is quickly approaching. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) requires...
The Role of First Aid and CPR in Emergency Response Plans: How Prepared Are You?
Most people don’t head into work expecting to deal with a serious injury or life-threatening emergency, but these situations do happen. The truth is, emergencies can happen anywhere at any time, and the best defense is being prepared. When an emergency strikes, time...
Annual/Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports Due March 1, 2026
Certain hazardous waste generating facilities operating in New York State are required to file Annual Hazardous Waste Reports with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by March 1 each year in accord with the Resource Conservation and...
Current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Required at Facilities That Store Hazardous Substances
Annual Right-to-Know Tier II Reports As the March 1 deadline to file annual Right-to-Know (RTK) Tier II Reports is approaching, now is a good time for businesses and facilities that handle and store chemicals/hazardous substances to ensure that Safety Data Sheets...
General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters
The Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a Notice of Tentative Determination on December 24, 2025, indicating the agency’s intent to renew the General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation...
Reminder: 2025 Right to Know Tier II Filing Period
If you recently received an email from the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Right-to-Know (RTK) Program [DEPRTK@dep.nyc.gov] with the subject, “Reminder: 2025 Right to Know Tier II Filing Period,” or something similar, please note the...
CT DEEP Issues Notice of Tentative Determination to Renew the Comprehensive General Permit
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has issued a Notice of Tentative Determination to renew the Comprehensive General Permit for Discharges to Surface and Groundwater. Public comments on the proposed renewal are due by January...
Bloodborne Pathogens in Manufacturing Environments
When most people think of bloodborne pathogen (BBP) exposure, they picture hospitals or medical labs, but the risk extends far beyond healthcare. Exposure to BBPs can happen pretty much anywhere. Manufacturing environments specifically, especially those involving...
Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace
If you work in the medical field, it’s almost guaranteed that you have heard of bloodborne pathogens (BBPs). BBPs are infectious microorganisms present in blood and (sometimes) other bodily fluids that can cause diseases in humans. The most common and concerning BBPs...