NYSDOH Legionella Compliance Enforcement Update – Cooling Unit Registration
As discussed in Walden’s previous blog, Cooling Tower and Evaporative Coolers Issues – What you need to Know about Legionella Compliance In New York State, all owners of cooling towers and evaporative coolers (cooling units) must comply with the New York State...
New York State Proposes New Air Regulations for Dry Cleaning Facilities
The New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation has proposed a complete revision to 6NYCRR Part 232: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities. This revision will revise the existing Rule and add additional requirements for controlling air emissions from dry...
Don’t Miss Out! Town Hall Meeting for Changing Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations
Suffolk County Board of Health is reviewing proposed regulation changes for petroleum bulk storage (PBS) in Suffolk County. Currently Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) regulates PBS and Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) under Article 12. The New York...
Make Your Voice Heard: The Public Comment Period for Proposed Changes to NYS SEQRA Regulations is Open
The Public Comment period for Proposed Changes to NYS SEQRA regulations is open until May 19, 2017. Make your voice heard! NYSDEC has proposed new changes to the NYS SEQR law which governs environmental reviews of planned projects. While NYSDEC has characterized these...
The Origins of 1,4-Dioxane: How Did It Get Into Long Island’s Drinking Water?
Long Island’s groundwater has recently been reported to contain elevated levels of 1,4-dioxane. As discussed in Walden’s recent blog, “How will the 1,4-Dioxane in my Drinking Water Affect my Health?", 1,4-dioxane, a probable cancer causing chemical, has been detected...
How will the 1,4-Dioxane in my Drinking Water Affect my Health?
The presence of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water has recently been a topic of public concern for residents of Long Island, New York. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) classifies 1,4-dioxane as a probable human carcinogen, or a likely...
How Will the Adoption of Amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 597 Affect You?
On April 25, 2016, Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) registration requirements at new facilities became mandatory for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA-acid), ammonium perfluorooctanoate (PFOA-salt), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS-acid), and perfluorooctane sulfonate...
Change in Underground Storage Tank Review in Nassau County
Do you store gasoline or diesel at your work site? Nassau County has changed the governing agency for gasoline and diesel underground and aboveground storage tanks. Previously, anyone who wanted to install a petroleum bulk storage (PBS) underground storage tank (UST)...
Reminder: Make Sure Your Community Right To Know Filing is On Time
The Community Right-To-Know (RTK) Program requires businesses in New York City to document and report their quantities of potentially hazardous materials to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Every year, owners or operators from any...
Year End Regulatory Updates Part 2
Mold Program Update On January 1, 2016 New York State Article 32 of Labor Law went into effect. Before Article 32, there were no controls on contractors performing mold-related services. Some contractors were therefore able to take advantage of their customers by...