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...
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,...
New NY Bill Would Require Naloxone in Workplace First Aid Kits
If you thought your first aid kit was only for paper cuts and splinters, think again. New York Senate Bill S5922A would amend Labor Law § 27‑F so that any workplace already required by federal OSHA to stock first aid supplies must also carry at least one dose of...
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...
Comment on OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Requirements
OSHA is making moves to update several respirator-related standards, and now is the time to speak up. Public comments are being accepted until November 1, 2025 on a series of proposed changes that primarily affect filtering facepiece respirators (i.e., N95s) and...
OSHA Proposes to Limit Use of the General Duty Clause
On July 1, 2025, OSHA announced a proposed rule that would significantly narrow the scope of its General Duty Clause (GDC) – a foundational tool the agency uses to protect workers when no specific standard applies. The proposed change would prevent OSHA from citing...
EPA Proposes Rescinding 2009 Endangerment Finding and Related Vehicle Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed to review and possibly reverse the 2009 Endangerment Finding decision under the Clean Air Act. This finding originally determined that new motor vehicles’ greenhouse gas emissions endangered public...
OSHA’s Updated Site-Specific Targeting Inspection Plan: What Non-Construction Employers Need to Know
On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented a revised Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program, focusing on non-construction establishments with 20 or more employees. This update aims to direct OSHA’s attention toward...
Reissuance of OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries is a data‑driven initiative whose purpose is “to identify and reduce or eliminate amputation hazards in manufacturing industries.” Under this NEP, OSHA uses injury and inspection data to...
Understanding DER-25: Key Updates and What They Mean for PBS Facilities
What Is DER-25? This policy was first issued April 20, 2011, in New York State. It applies to petroleum bulk storage (PBS) facilities, including both underground (UST) and aboveground (AST) tanks, ensuring compliance with ECL Article 17, Title 10 (state law), 6 NYCRR...