Did you find an Underground Storage Tank (UST) at your construction site? Don’t panic! While you may think uncovering a UST can lead to delays in your construction schedule, planning ahead and knowing what to do in the situation will simplify things. Check out these tips below to find out how you can navigate through… Read More
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, installation oversight, and as-builts design for both Underground Storage… Read More
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 construction and installation standards and by leak detection technology. A professional environmental engineering firm can assist you with the… Read More
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 advantages as well. How do you choose the right system? In order… Read More
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 Health Advisory Levels for the chemicals originally set in 2009. Additionally, Gabreski Air National Guard Base… Read More
How Does the Superfund Sites New York Program Work? The New York State Superfund program is formally known as the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site (IHWDS) Program. What is its purpose? Its purpose is to identify, investigate and clean-up sites that contain “consequential” levels of hazardous waste. Prospective State Superfund sites come to… Read More
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 fueling procedures. A fuel management system will help you follow all key transactions. When… Read More
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 conduct inspections to check for compliance with County and State rules. If you are not in compliance, they can… Read More
What You Need to Know About UST Spill Prevention Equipment Testing Requirements Under USEPA 40 CFR 280 and NYSDEC 6 NYCRR Part 613: 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… Read More
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 your state’s equivalent agency). Some municipalities such as New York City have additional rules and may… Read More