New York City requires over 15,000 buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to submit an Energy Efficiency Report annually.  The intent of this program, which is regulated under Local Law 84 of 2009 and Local Law 133 of 2016: Benchmarking, is to promote more efficient building operations and energy conservation.  New York City’s Covered Building… Read More

What is the Toxics Release Inventory? Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) created the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Under the requirements of EPCRA, all U.S. facilities that meet TRI reporting criteria must submit TRI data to EPA and the relevant state or tribe by July 1 of each year…. Read More

Molds are a type of fungus that grows both outside and indoors. Mold plays an important role in ecosystems by aiding in biodegradation and is abundant in our world. However, long term exposure to certain types of mold within homes and work places can induce allergic reactions and various other health effects for occupants. Immune-compromised… Read More

Mill Brook Preserve, Inc. (MBPI) is an organization specifically established to take care of the Mill Brook Preserve. The Mill Brook Preserve is a New Paltz (New York) community treasure that comprises 134 acres of land to be kept forever wild, located entirely in the Village of New Paltz but with portions owned by the… Read More

What is Direct Push Drilling? Subsurface investigations can be an essential component of environmental site assessments.  Direct-push drilling, commonly referenced in the industry as Geoprobing, has many applications in subsurface investigations, including the installation of soil borings. Soil borings by direct-push drilling entail the advancement of drilling equipment or tooling to a targeted depth below… Read More

Did you receive a Local Law 84/133 Benchmarking Violation? According to New York City’s Covered Buildings List for Compliance in 2019 (https://www1.nyc.gov/html/gbee/downloads/pdf/2019%20LL87%20CBL%20Final.pdf), over 15,000 buildings larger than 25,000 square feet are required to submit an Energy Efficiency Report. This is regulated under Local Law 84 and Local Law 133: Benchmarking. The regulation requires you to… Read More

Now that the stress and uncertainty of an inspection (and any resulting violations) are behind you, it’s time to ensure your record keeping system is fully optimized. Clear, consistent, and organized records are important for maintaining compliance and avoiding future issues. While some regulations require you to keep records for a certain number of years,… Read More

Inspection violations come in a variety of formats. In most cases, if it is a minor first violation and you take the necessary steps to correct the issue, you won’t receive a fine. If you do receive a fine for a first time offense, it will likely be minimal. Because of this, you probably will… Read More

The period after your inspection is complete is the perfect time to take a deep breath, get organized, and prepare for the next inspection. The following tasks are best done immediately after your inspection while the information is still fresh. The longer you wait, the less likely you are to accurately recall everything that happened…. Read More

The moment you’ve been preparing for is finally here: government inspector has arrived at your facility to determine if you are compliant with their agency’s regulations. Luckily, if you’ve done the work of knowing what regulations apply to you and prepared both your employees and your facility, there’s no reason to panic.Follow these steps of… Read More