While the usefulness of a utility valuation may now seem clear, how to proceed is often less apparent. Understanding the right time to use each of the different valuation approaches can help municipalities and utility owners determine their next steps. There are three typical appraisal approaches to take to understand the value of utility systems…. Read More
The New York City Administrative Code, Title 24, Section 24-163 establishes that no person should allow the engine of a motor vehicle to idle for longer than three minutes while parking, standing, or stopping. However, there are two exceptions to this rule. The exceptions apply to the following: Legally authorized emergency motor vehicles, and Vehicles… Read More
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing to revise the rules to require certain buildings to submit a “Building Waste Management Plan.” Who will submit the “Building Waste Management Plan”? Owners and/or managing agents of certain new or altered residential multiple dwellings. Who will be affected? (Does this action apply to me?) Any new… Read More
Now that Spring is here and your winterization measurres can be removed, it’s the time to make sure all of your Legionella-prevention items are in order. As a reminder, all owners of cooling towers (including evaporative coolers) must prepare a Legionella Preventive Maintenance Plan (Plan) per New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Protection against… Read More
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is offering its 2020-2021 Community Grants for pollution prevention outreach and education projects. Eligible applicants can receive up to $20,000 to fund their project. The submission deadline will soon be right around the corner (May 29, 2020) NYSP2I provides an important funding source for community-focused pollution prevention… Read More
As New York and the world faces the present conditions brought on by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Solid Waste Industry of New York continues to adjust to new Part 360, 364, 372, 374-2 and 381 rules, while also considering the need for worker safety and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Solid… Read More
On April 3, 2020 the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released the “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” (Guidance) in order to help employers and workers identifying risks and appropriate controls to address any COVID-19 work related issues. This Guidance is not a standard nor a regulation, however it gives very useful preventing and… Read More
What are the Penalties Involved for Late Filing? If your facility is located within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) and stores, processes or uses hazardous substances at or above Reportable Quantities (RQ) you are required to submit a Right to Know Tier II Report to the NYC DEP annually by March 1st…. Read More
Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, Walden’s team continues to serve its clients remotely while adhering to local, state and federal directives related to social distancing. During these uncertain times, Walden remains highly responsive and committed to providing its clients with engineering solutions to their project needs. Did you know the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)… Read More
This blog is Part 2 of Walden’s summary of the EPA’s COVID-19 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program. Part 1 provided a general overview of EPA’s plan for handling environmental noncompliance issues that private and public sectors might be facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will now present additional details on how EPA intends to handle… Read More