EPA Proposes Updates to TSCA Chemical Review Process
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to change how it evaluates the safety of chemicals that are already in commerce under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the goal is to provide a...
From Paper to Digital: Understanding EPA’s E-Manifest Updates
The EPA is adding new requirements related to their e-Manifest system, and they affect everyone. Whether you use paper manifests, electronic manifests, or a mix of both, there are two big changes in 2025 that you need to know about. These updates are designed to...
2025 Third Quarter Stormwater Deadline Approaching
As the end of the third quarter approaches, it is imperative that quarterly stormwater inspections (and in some cases, sampling) for your site are completed by September 30, 2025. This applies to facilities that are covered by the New York State Department of...
NYSDEC Issues Revised Program Policy DER-40
Did you know that NYSDEC recently updated Program Policy DER-40? On April 14, 2025, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Division of Environmental Remediation (DER)-40, which provides guidance regarding the regulatory requirements under 6...
What’s Your Rescue Plan When Using Fall Protection?
Fall protection is a vital part of ensuring the safety of employees working at elevated heights. Past Walden blogs have covered fall protection inspection, training, violations, and more. Today, we turn to the following question: what happens if you actually fall?...
NYSDEC Issues Revised Program Policy DER-12
Did you know that NYSDEC recently updated Program Policy DER-12? New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Division of Environmental Remediation (DER)-12, which provides guidance regarding the regulatory requirements under 6 New York Codes,...
An Introduction to Confined Space Work
What Is a Confined Space? There are two types of confined spaces: permit-required and non-permit-required. A confined space is an enclosed space that: Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and Has limited or...
All About National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign led by FEMA to encourage individuals and organizations to be ready for emergencies before they happen. Whether talking about homes or businesses, there is a risk of disasters in our life every day. Natural disasters...
OSHA’s New Penalty Reduction Policy
On July 14, 2025, OSHA announced a series of important updates to its penalty reduction policies. These changes are designed to support small businesses, encourage swift hazard correction, and reward the companies that have a strong compliance history. By expanding...
Walden Conducts Cook Stove Emissions Testing in NYC
Cook stove emissions testing is becoming a priority for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP). The testing criteria, last amended in May 2017, aims to reduce particulate matter emissions from smokers, grills, and stoves in New York City...