Federal Court Upholds EPA PFAS Hazardous Substance Designation: What You Should Know
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations have changed significantly in recent years, and a new federal court decision has reinforced one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) most consequential actions involving these “forever chemicals.” On...
Don’t Miss Your Say! NYSDEC Proposed Regulations Open for Public Comment
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing updates to its solid waste regulations to add specific requirements for managing leachate from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills and construction and demolition debris (C&D)...
7 OSHA Topics Under Review: OSHA Schedules Public Hearings
On June 3, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will hold a series of informal public hearings starting on August 19, 2026, to gather stakeholder input on several proposed regulatory changes affecting workplace safety and...
CT DEEP Reminds Facilities of Major Stormwater Reporting Changes
If your facility operates under Connecticut’s Industrial Stormwater General Permit (IGP), there are several important compliance deadlines and reporting changes you should be aware of. In its latest Client Concierge Update, The Connecticut Department of Energy and...
NYSDEC’s Landfill Leachate Reduction Rulemaking
Background The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regulates solid waste management facilities, including landfills, throughout the state. Everyday refuse is disposed of in municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. At landfills, liquid exits...
Minnesota’s PFAS Reporting Requirements: Do You Need to Report?
Manufacturers across the United States may soon find themselves subject to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements; even if they have no facilities, offices, or direct sales operations in the state. Under Minnesota’s “Amara’s Law,” manufacturers of products containing...
New York State Flood Regulations Expanded
At the end of 2025, the New York State (NYS) Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code was revised to reflect updated flood regulation changes. These changes have expanded the requirements, which now extend to include the 500-year floodplain and sea level rise...
EPA Concludes Unreasonable Risk for 5 Phthalates
On December 31, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released final risk evaluations for five widely used phthalates, concluding that specific industrial uses present unreasonable risks to workers and the environment. Phthalates are a group of industrial...
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 was initially scheduled to go into effect on June 10, 2026. However,...
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...