MS4 Interim Progress Certification and Annual Report Reporting Period Deadline
As the year comes to a close, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators in New York must prepare for the upcoming reporting deadlines. The reporting period for the interim progress certification and the annual report ends on January 2, 2025. Submissions to...
Prepare for the March 1 Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Reporting Deadline
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to prepare for the March 1 Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Report Filing Deadline with the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). NYC facilities that store, use, or handle hazardous substances...
OSHA’s New Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements
Starting in January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will implement stricter injury and illness reporting requirements for certain establishments. These changes aim to enhance workplace safety by increasing transparency and improving data...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Coming Up!
The December 31, 2024, deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling and monitoring is just around the corner! This requirement applies to facilities with coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial...
What You Should Know About Proper Waste Management
If you operate a business, you are most likely producing waste. Waste can range from general trash and recycling to hazardous, non-hazardous, or biohazardous waste. For example, a medical facility may produce biohazardous waste, while industrial and commercial...
Adopting A2L Refrigerants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is restricting the use, production, and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with high global warming potential (GWP) within the refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, fire protection, foam, and aerosol sectors. Even...
OSHA Proposes Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention
On August 30, 2024, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings in the Federal Register. This is not a new process. In fact, on October 27, 2021, OSHA published an Advance Notice of...
Updated NYSDEC Solid Waste Regulations (Part 360) Require Compliance with Special Requirements for Fill Material
Owners or operators of facilities that accept and process excavated material (fill) are now required to comply with the special requirements for pre-determined beneficial use of that material as fill in accordance with the updated New York State Department of...
New York State’s Cap-and-Invest Program
New York State is taking a bold step in working against climate change with the launch of its Cap-and-Invest program. This initiative is a central part of the state's broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy and invest in a...
Required Emission Control Devices for Commercial Cook Stoves in New York City
Within the last decade, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) has taken several measures to reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) and the resulting impact on the environment and health of residents. Local Law 38 of 2015 (LL38) amended...