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: How Will Amendments to NYC Brownfield Cleanup Program Laws Affect You?
Effective August 12, 2016 are two new definitions for “underutilized” and “affordable housing project”, as they relate to 6 NYCRR Subpart 375-3 of the Brownfield Cleanup (BCP) program. This is a result of formally proposed revisions to remain in compliance with Part...
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 York State Department of Labor Mold Program Update
New York State Article 32 of Labor Law went into effect on January 1, 2016, setting minimum work standards for mold projects and requiring mold assessment, remediation and abatement specialists to be licensed. No controls existed prior to Article 32, so some...
How will the proposed NYS DEC Part 360 Regulations effect you?
How will the proposed NYS DEC Part 360 Regulations effect you? If you are the owner or customer of Transfer Stations or C&D Facilities in the state of New York, you will be greatly impacted by the new DEC Part 360 Regulations. It has been two decades (24 years)...
Car Wash Activity Regulations
Car Wash Activity Regulations– Part 1 It is critical for business owners and managers to be aware of all the regulations around car preparation work and car washing activities. Car dealerships, auto body shops, car washes, and any other business that performs any...
Right To Know – Be Sure To File On Time!
New York City Business Owners: Failure to submit your Community Right-to-Know (RTK) filing on time could get you into some serious hot water. Since fines can run upwards of $5,000 it is clearly in your best interest to comply with the law. If government officials have...
Rising Waters: How Fast and How Far Will Sea Levels Rise in NYS?
Warming temperatures contribute to sea level rise by: expanding ocean water; melting mountain glaciers and ice caps; and causing portions of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets to melt or flow into the ocean. [3] Since 1870, global sea level has risen by about 7.5...
Is Your Facility’s Equipment in Compliance with Both NYS and NYC Regulations?
Don’t find out the hard way! New York City Air Pollution Control Code Sections 24-120 and 24-122 require that equipment causing air contaminant emissions (including all fossil fuel burning equipment) must obtain either Registration and/or Certificate of Operations...