The Importance of Erosion and Sediment Control Training
NYSDEC’s 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) hosts four-hour erosion and sediment control trainings in partnership with county soil and water conservation districts. Certain professionals...
Connecticut Becomes the 40th NRC Agreement State
If your facility uses sealed radioactive gauges, moisture-density equipment, XFR analyzers, or other regulated radioactive sources, you may start noticing some changes in 2026. These changes relate to radioactive material licensing, inspections, and compliance. On...
The Importance of Respirator Fit Testing
If your workplace has determined that respirators are required personal protective equipment (PPE), very few things are more critical than making sure your respiratory protection is actually protecting you. Whether you’re a laboratory technician, construction worker,...
CT DEEP Opens Round 3 of Brownfield Grants to Support Open Space and Community Redevelopment
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched Round 3 of its Brownfields Open Space Grant Program, continuing its efforts to transform contaminated properties into community spaces. This program helps municipalities and...
CT DEEP Reissues the General Pretreatment Permit for Non-Significant Industrial User (NSIU) Discharges
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has announced the reissuance of the General Pretreatment Permit for Non-Significant Industrial User (NSIU) Discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). This CT Reissues General...
LI Sound Study’s Resilience Resource Hub: What Assistance Programs Are Available to You?
The Long Island Sound Study (LISS) is a partnership between the Environmental Protection Agency and the States of Connecticut and New York, created in 1985 to address the various environmental challenges experienced by the Long Island Sound and its associated...
CT DEEP Reissues the General Pretreatment Permit for Significant Industrial User (SIU) Discharges
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has announced the reissuance of the General Pretreatment Permit for Significant Industrial User (SIU) Discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). This general permit regulates...
RCRA Recordkeeping Requirements for Waste Generators
Proper recordkeeping is the backbone of compliance under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Whether your facility produces 2, 200, or 2,200+ pounds of hazardous waste, your records are proof that waste is being identified correctly, stored safely,...
New York State’s Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Legislation
Last year, New York State passed a package of legislation aimed at increasing the safety of lithium-ion batteries. This move follows a wave of lithium-ion battery-related fires in recent years, particularly in urban areas where e-bike and micromobility device usage...
EPA Adds Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the recent addition of sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na) (CAS 82382-12-5) to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). This update follows the addition of nine PFAS...