EPA adding aerosol cans to the Universal Waste Regulations
On December 9th 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule to re-classify hazardous aerosol cans waste as “universal wastes” under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste rules. The rule became...
NYSDEC PART 360 ANNUAL REPORT FORMS DUE NEXT MONTH!
March 1st, 2020 is the last day to file the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report. All annual reports must be submitted to both the Central DEC Office in Albany NY as well the Division of Materials Management in...
Anticipated Revisions to Part 360
For those familiar with the new Part 360 regulations issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in November 2017, more excitement is coming in the beginning of 2020. The anticipated revisions to the new Part 360 regulations...
Applying for a NYSDEC Part 360 Composting Permit
If your facility produces compost or uses it to make topsoil, then your facility may need to file for a permit or registration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation! Your composting facility needs a NYSDEC registration to operate if you...
Reminder to all Transfer Facilities to prepare and submit NYSDEC Annual Reports before March 1st!
Do you currently own or operate a Solid Waste Facility in New York State? Annual Reports must be complete and submitted to the Department of Environmental Conservation by March 1st, 2020. This annual report is for the year of operation from January 01, 2019 to...
Part 360 News
For most people involved with construction and demolition (C&D) sites, solid waste processing facilities and transportation of C&D debris and excavated or processed fill material, Part 360 Series (including Part 361 through Part 364) is more than a familiar...
New Pre-Determined BUD Forms Are Now Available!
A Predetermined BUD, or Beneficial Use Determination, is a determination by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that a material ceases to be considered a “waste” and thus can be beneficially used with fewer restrictions on handling. Similar to...
NYSDEC Part 222 Proposed Regulations for distributed generation sources (generators)
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing to issue a new Regulation, 6 NYCRR Part 222 “Distributed Generation Sources”, replacing the March 1 2017 adopted Part 222 after it was challenged in the Supreme Court of the County of...
Frequently Asked Questions about Construction and Demolition Debris Processing Facilities
As of January 2015, a total of 86 permitted and 298 registered C&D debris processing facilities existed in New York State. All of these facilities are affected by the recently revised Part 360 regulations enacted by the New York State Department of Environmental...
Important Updates about the NYSDEC Enforcement Discretion Letter
On September 19th, 2019 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued a new Enforcement Discretion letter following the previous letter issued on January 25th, 2019. Here are three important things to know about the new DEC Enforcement...