The Benefits of Using the Same Engineering Company for Tank Design, installation oversight, and As-Builts.
Throughout Walden’s existence, some of the most common jobs have involved tanks. Walden is often hired to perform many different jobs related to tanks but there are three types of jobs which many of our clients do not know are directly related. These are the design,...
NYCDEP Deadlines on Fuel Conversion for Boilers
NYCDEP DEADLINES ON FUEL CONVERSION FOR BOILERS The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), specifically in Title 24 Chapter 1, Subchapter 8 Section 24-168 of the NYC Administrative Code, has set the following deadlines for fuel conversion...
Underground Storage Tank Regulation in New York
Underground Storage Tank Regulation in New York Owning an underground storage tank (UST) comes with a formal set of responsibilities. Government regulations are designed to lessen possible releases of contaminants from underground storage tanks through tank...
How to Choose A Fleet Management System: A Practical Checklist
How to Choose A Fleet Management System: A Practical Checklist There are many ways in which a fleet management system can benefit your operation. Better security and saving money usually come to mind first, but the right system can bring you other significant...
Regulatory Update: EPA Announces Plan to Deal with PFAS
Regulatory Update: EPA Announces Plan to Deal with PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (known collectively as PFAS) have been a hot-button issue over the past several years. In 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greatly reduced the...
Using A Fuel Management System to Record Fueling Transactions
With the right fuel management system, you can record and track every action and transaction that relates to your fuel. You can also receive detailed, accurate and up-to-date information to monitor fuel assets and to identify and assess opportunities to improve your...
How to be Prepared for an Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection
How to be Prepared for an Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection: If you’re maintaining large supplies of regulated chemicals, aboveground storage tank (AST) inspection are a requirement. Local regulatory agencies require proper registration of tanks as they routinely...
What You Need to Know about UST Spill Prevention Equipment Testing Requirements
Containment sumps, spill buckets, catchment basins, and dispenser pans associated with an underground storage tank (UST) system are all examples of spill prevention equipment used to prevent releases to the environment. These devices are covered by regulations set...
What Are The Components Associated With Underground Storage Tank Removals?
The procedures to remove an underground storage tank are regulated! Whether you’re planning to remove a single underground storage tank or a multi-tank system, you’ll need to obtain necessary permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (or...
Six Causes For Above Ground Storage Tank Spills & Leaks
How to Avoid Above Ground Storage Tank Spills & Leaks You can save money choosing an above ground storage tank to house large quantities of hazardous substances that your company handles regularly. The tanks can be less expensive than underground storage tanks,...