What You Need to Know About Right-to-Know (RTK) Filing
RTK is a program for documenting hazardous chemicals to ensure the safety of both first responders and the general public. Because of RTK, emergency authorities are made aware of dangerous materials stored in commercial and industrial facilities in the five boroughs...
“Help! My Right-to-Know Filing is Late!”
So March 1 has come and gone, and it’s now official: you’re Right-to-Know filing is late. (...got snowed in...dog ate my calendar...temporary memory loss...) While this isn't an ideal situation, you’re probably in good company. And one thing you can be sure of: It’s...
Right-to-Know Filings Due by March 1!
If you have a business in New York City storing hazardous substances or chemicals, the time to act on Right-to-Know filing now! Community Right-to-Know (RTK) regulations require all NYC businesses that store or handle potentially dangerous substances to inventory and...
Right-to-Know: Be Sure To File On Time!
New York City Business Owners: Failure to submit your Community Right-to-Know (RTK) filing on time could get you into some serious hot water. Since fines can run upwards of $10,000, it is clearly in your best interest to comply with the law. If government officials...
Right-to-Know Requirement Review
Even if you’ve filed Community Right-to-Know reports in the past, it's a good idea to review the requirements to ensure you understand the finer points of this program and are not found to be in violation. Some things to keep in mind: Know the difference between a...
Right-To-Know: Does My Business Need to File?
If your company is in the five boroughs of New York City and stores chemicals and hazardous substances, read on. The Right-to-Know Program was developed to protect both the public and city employees (including emergency responders) from exposure to potentially...
2015 Right-to-Know Filings: Be Informed
Whether or not you have filed Community Right-to-Know (RTK) reports before, now is the time to start planning for on-time filing in 2015. Reports are due each year on March 1, and stiff fines are imposed for non-compliance. Additionally, those with filing...
Penalty for Late Right To Know Filing
WARNING: Submitting your Right to Know filing late can be hazardous to your health, causing insomnia, stomach aches, headaches, an overwhelming sense of guilt, fear and self-loathing. OK, we may be exaggerating a bit here, but not necessarily by much. Health-related...
Right To Know Filing 2013 Guidelines
It’s almost that time again. If you own or operate any facility in New York City that uses or stores hazardous substances you must submit an annual report to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). It’s part of the Community Right-to-Know filing program...
NYC Community Right-To-Know Filing: Sara Title III Requirements
To help ensure the safety of employees and the public and safeguard the environment, NYC Community Right-To-Know Filing and SARA Title III require that certain commercial, industrial and even public facilities fulfill these obligations: Annual Inventory Your facility...