New York State Expands Workplace Access to Narcan (Naloxone)
Introduction On December 13, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that would require workplaces to include an opioid antagonist like Naloxone in first aid supplies. This law is scheduled to go into effect on June 10, 2026. It is part of New...
PFAS Reporting Update: What You Need to Know for 2026
The environmental compliance landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to evolve. After the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its PFAS reporting rule under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) in 2023, regulated parties have been working to...
Bridging the Gap: How to Maintain EHS Compliance When Your Safety Leader Leaves
When your Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leader leaves – whether expected or not – it doesn’t take long for their absence to have an impact. If you are not prepared for this transition, you may start to notice that trainings are being missed, reports are piling...
Revised NYSDEC Part 375 Regulations for Brownfield Cleanup Program
Effective on December 31, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted revised 6 NYCRR Part 375, Environmental Remediation Programs, which conforms with both the 2015 and 2022 amendments with respect to the Brownfield Cleanup...
Solid Waste Annual Reports Due March 1
You may have already received an email notice from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Bureau of Solid Waste Management that your 2025 Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) Annual Reports are due no later than March 1, 2026. If you...
Revised NYSDEC Part 375-6.8 Regulations and Their Applicability to Part 360
On December 31, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC’s) amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 375 took effect. These regulatory changes are the result of an extensive revision process. The Part 375 updates have a wide range of impacts and...
Is Your Community Ready for 2026 Annual and Interim Stormwater Reporting Requirements?
The current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General Permit 0-24-001 has been in effect for nearly two years, and this means that the fourth iteration of the Interim Progress Certification...
GHG Reporting for General Industry in CT and NY
What Are Greenhouse Gases and GHG Emissions? Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are atmospheric gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. While GHG reporting has historically...
NYSDEC Waste Transporter Annual Reports Due March 1
Submitting an accurate and timely NYSDEC Annual Waste Transporter Report is a key compliance requirement for maintaining an active New York State (NYS) waste transporter registration or permit. All regulated waste transporters operating in NYS under 6 NYCRR Part 364...
Biennial Reports for LQGs due March 1, 2026
If you are a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste in Connecticut, it is time to begin preparing your biennial report, as the March 1 deadline is quickly approaching. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) requires...