Restricted Storage of Chemical and Petroleum Products—Article 7 (Suffolk County, NY)
Owners of commercial and industrial facilities located in Suffolk County, New York that store chemical and petroleum products must be aware of the requirements imposed by Article 7 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code for “Water Pollution Control.” The goal of Article...
NYSDEC Part 360/361 Facility Transition Series: Operational Requirements for Mulch and C&D Related Operations
Solid Waste Management Facilities (SWMF) that operate within New York State (NYS) are regulated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) under 6 NYCRR Parts 360-366 and 369. Depending on the facility operations, including types of material accepted...
Land Debris and Compost Facilities Will Require Water Quality Testing in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Long Island groundwater is the sole drinking water source for many residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Land debris and compost facilities are vulnerable to leaching material into the ground and potentially contaminating the groundwater. To protect the...
How Can a Consultant Help You Stay on Top of Regulations?
If your contracting company does not deal with regulatory issues on a daily basis, you may be unsure of what steps you must take to protect your business and reputation. Thankfully, contractors can work with skilled consultants to help them ensure regulatory and...
EPA Announces Development of Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Improvements
On December 16, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the development of regulatory updates to the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). This new proposed rule, Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), was announced on the same day...
What You Need to Know about UST Spill Prevention Equipment Testing Requirements
Containment sumps, spill buckets, catchment basins, and dispenser pans associated with an underground storage tank (UST) system are all examples of spill prevention equipment used to prevent releases to the environment. These devices are covered by regulations set...
Do You Have a Land Clearing Debris or Composting Facility?
Did you hear there are new rules on Long Island for facilities that manage land clearing debris and compost? Do you know if they apply to your facility? Is the term “land clearing debris” something new? It would make sense for you to look for “land clearing debris” in...
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...