NYSDEC Explains CLCPA with New Policy, DAR-21
On December 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) proposed policy document DAR-21, titled “The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and Air Permit Applications.” This policy outlines the requirements for CLCPA...
Building Owners in Some Community Districts Must Complete Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems
Owners of buildings (other than one- or two-family homes) in NYC within Community Districts 1, 3, and 10 in all boroughs must submit a signed and sealed ‘Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification’ to the NYC Department of Buildings. This rule is...
What’s in the Air? Know Your Air Quality Requirements
In the course of manufacturing or fabricating goods, a company is likely to produce more than the product itself; it is also likely to create emissions of some sort. These emissions can have a serious impact on the environment and the air workers breathe. Left...
Cyberthreats to Water and Wastewater Utilities
Cyberthreats to Water and Wastewater Utilities Cyberthreats are a growing concern for water and wastewater utility organizations. Antivirus programs are no longer enough and attackers can intentionally or unintentionally threaten public health and the environment....
Have You Taken Steps to Comply with NYSDEC’s Part 360 Registration Requirements? 5 Things You Need to Know
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released the new 6 NYCRR Part 360 solid waste management regulations around this time last year, establishing new compliance requirements. Under the Part 360 regulations, many facilities must either...
What You Need to Know about the NYC MS4 Permit
On August 1, 2015, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a new comprehensive Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit to New York City. This permit includes new requirements, which significantly expand the city’s obligation...