OSHA Releases Guidance on Enhanced “Instance-by-Instance Citations”
On January 26, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued what they stated was: “…new enforcement guidance to make its penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or failing to...
NYSDEC Releases Guidance Documents for CLCPA and CRRA Compliance
This past December, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued two policies that will help mitigate the impacts of climate change. The first, Commissioner’s Policy on Climate Change (CP-49), outlines guidance on how to comply with the...
EPA to Strengthen Fine Particle Pollution Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a policy that will make the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particle pollution, PM2.5, more stringent. The current primary annual PM2.5 standard is 12 micrograms per cubic meter, with...
EPA Proposed Rulemaking Targets Phaseout of HFCs
Last month, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking intended to improve heating and cooling technologies, making them operate more efficiently. This proposed rule has been developed under the bipartisan American...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits in New York City—Who and What Will Be Affected?
On December 7, 2022, New York City (NYC) passed its latest rule corresponding to the overall goal of reducing building greenhouse gas emissions over the next several decades. Section 103-14 of Chapter 100 of Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York, herein...
Proposed Regulations for PFAS in Drinking Water
On October 5, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) proposed regulations for 23 additional emerging contaminants in drinking water. This proposed rulemaking builds upon New York State’s proactive efforts to address emerging contaminants. Specifically,...
NYSDEC Draft Renewal of SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released its draft renewal of SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (MSGP) (GP-0-23-001) for public review. Once the revised MSGP is...
NYSDEC to Revise Uniform Procedures Act (UPA) Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing revisions to the Uniform Procedures Act (UPA) regulations which are codified in 6 NYCRR Part 621. As of August 17, 2022, the public comment period has begun, where the NYSDEC is...
NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program Amendments
The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (NYSBCP) has been a means to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of privately owned sites across the state in an effort to promote the revitalization of economically and environmentally blighted areas. The benefit of...
Proposed Part 360 Comment Period Extension
For those reviewing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Part 360 revisions, an extension has been granted for the public comment period. The NYSDEC is now accepting written comments through August 24, 2022. Public Hearings: The...