New Part 361-4 Solid Waste Regulations Affect Mulch Processing and Storage Facilities
Mulch Processing and Storage Facilities Under the Newly Amended Solid Waste Regulations Does your facility create or store mulch which has been derived from tree debris, yard trimmings or other woody material? If so, updated regulations will require the facility to...
Proposed Amendment 6 NYCRR Chapter III – Air Resources Part 226 Solvents Metal Cleaning Process
Regulations pertaining to industrial cleaning and degreasing with solvents are changing. Here are the big take-aways. Businesses that use solvents or cold cleaners for equipment cleaning, take note of changes in regulations that could affect your industrial...
Who is Required to Submit an Annual Hazardous Waste Report by March 1st?
NYSDEC Compliance and Reporting for Large Quantity Generators (LQG) of Hazardous Waste If you are an owner or an operator of an industrial or manufacturing facility that may fall under the category of a Generator; a Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility; or a...
Key Stormwater Permit Requirements for Vehicle Dismantling Facilities
Stormwater Regulation Updates Affect Auto Salvage Businesses If you own or operate a Vehicle Dismantling Facility-- a business that disassembles or wrecks used motor vehicles for parts recycling, resale, or scrap-- please note that you must conform to multiple New...
Reminder: Annual Waste Report is Due March 1st
As the year comes to a close, don’t forget about the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report requirements. Businesses all across the state must submit various information about wastes received, processed, or sent...
Suffolk County Commercial Cesspools Will No Longer Be Grandfathered-in During Redevelopment
Commercial property owners undergoing renovations or expansions, take note of recent changes to the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. New Septic System Legislation The Suffolk County Legislature recently passed a bill to amend the portion of the Suffolk County Sanitary...
How Will the New Solid Waste Regulations Affect My Organics Processing Facility?
Organic Byproducts are a Waste? If your business processes food scraps or other biodegradable matter for nutrient rich soil, gaseous energy, fermented byproducts, or animal feed, your source of revenue is considered a waste by New York State. With all of the value...
Transition Requirements Letter for Revised Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations
Did you receive the following letter? “RE: Transition Requirements for Revised Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations" This letter pertains to all Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Handling and Recovery Facilities as well as Fill Material...
Part 360 Financial Assurance Requirements
Under the revised Part 360 Solid Waste Regulations, New York State requires applicable facility owners to prove they are ready for the financial burden of closing their facility, if necessary. These requirements are intended to demonstrate that environmental...
Proposed Stage II Vapor Collection System Rule Change
If you own or work at a facility that stores and dispenses gasoline, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing rule changes that could affect you. The NYSDEC has proposed rule changes that include methods to control vapors from...