![Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Approaching](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/stormwater-1080x675.jpg)
Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Approaching
General information With the end of June approaching, make sure you don’t forget the upcoming deadlines to comply with New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) requirements! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)...
![NYS Disadvantaged Community and Environmental Justice Requirements](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/carbon-emissions-1080x675.jpg)
NYS Disadvantaged Community and Environmental Justice Requirements
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). Portions of this law were written to directly address the impact that climate change is having on what is described as disadvantaged...
![How Will CLCPA Requirements Pertaining to Disadvantaged Communities Impact Solid Waste Management Facilities?](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/air-pollution-1080x675.jpg)
How Will CLCPA Requirements Pertaining to Disadvantaged Communities Impact Solid Waste Management Facilities?
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). This law is intended to significantly reduce the impact of New York State on climate change and to ensure these changes do not negatively...
![Does Your Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut Need a Stormwater Permit?](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Flooded-Intersection-1080x675.jpg)
Does Your Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut Need a Stormwater Permit?
What Is Stormwater? In the natural environment, stormwater is rain or snowmelt that covers the ground and is absorbed by plants and soil. However, some environments are more developed and contain structures such as buildings, rooftops, and pavement that may be exposed...
![My Facility Received a Stormwater Notice of Violation. Now What?](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/catch-basin-1080x675.jpg)
My Facility Received a Stormwater Notice of Violation. Now What?
Industrial facilities in New York have recently been receiving Notices of Violation (NOVs) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for violating the terms of the SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges...
![NYSDEC Issues New MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001); Electronic Notices of Intent for Coverage Due February 20](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/storm-drain-1080x675.jpg)
NYSDEC Issues New MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001); Electronic Notices of Intent for Coverage Due February 20
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC’s) new "General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems" (GP-0-24-001) sets forth updated requirements for managing stormwater discharges from municipal separate...
![EHS Best Practices for Hazardous Waste Management: A Guide for Connecticut Businesses](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/barrel-storage_small-1080x675.png)
EHS Best Practices for Hazardous Waste Management: A Guide for Connecticut Businesses
What Is Hazardous Waste? If you operate a business in Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) has specific language on its website to guide responsible parties in assessing what is considered hazardous and what is not. According to...
![Winter Is Coming and So Is the Deadline for Semi-Annual Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting (GP-0-23-001)](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/water-1080x675.jpg)
Winter Is Coming and So Is the Deadline for Semi-Annual Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting (GP-0-23-001)
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to complete semi-annual stormwater Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) in order to comply with New York’s State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program requirements. Facilities that are covered under the New...
![“Waters of the United States:” Final Rule Announced](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/wetlands-1080x675.jpg)
“Waters of the United States:” Final Rule Announced
Sackett v. EPA In a previous blog, Walden discussed the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on Sackett v. EPA, where Idaho homeowners, the Sacketts, opposed the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Sacketts were previously developing...
![Walden Employees Complete “Smoke School”](https://waldenenvironmentalengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Opacity-1080x675.jpg)
Walden Employees Complete “Smoke School”
On September 13, four of Walden’s employees attended “smoke school” to certify or recertify in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Method 9 Air Opacity of Visible Emissions. Those who attended and were recertified include Ethan Lo, Cari Covell,...