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)
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
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”
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,...
Title V Permit Compliance: A Walden Case Study
Background The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 marked the first time the United States federal government passed legislation which funded research regarding air pollution; however, it wasn’t until the Clean Air Act of 1963 and Air Quality Act of 1967 that air...
NYSDEC Renews Multi-Sector General Permits for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has renewed the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges. The new permit (#GP-0-23-001) is effective for five years and began...
NYSDEC Releases Guidance Documents for CLCPA and CRRA Compliance
This past December, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued two policies that will help mitigate the impacts of climate change. The first, Commissioner’s Policy on Climate Change (CP-49), outlines guidance on how to comply with the...
Preparing for FDNY Spray Booth Inspections
A Fire Department of New York (FDNY) spray booth inspection can occur as scheduled after filing for a FDNY permit. These inspections can also be unexpected if there is a suspected violation. In this second instance, during the inspection, the facility must be prepared...
New Bulkhead Permit for Long Island Residents
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has recently released a new General Permit (GP-1-22-001), effective 10/25/2022, for Tidal Wetland Bulkhead Replacement with Dredging. The permit is available for use in Nassau and Suffolk Counties,...
Your Guide to Spray Booths, Part Three: New York State’s Air Code
There are many regulations that apply to spray booths in New York City, but this does not mean that spray booths located outside of the city are exempt from regulations. Regardless of your spray booth’s location, you must ensure that you are in compliance with local,...