by Lauren Sicker | Jul 10, 2025 | Current Events, Grant Writing, Water Quality
Breaking Down NY’s $325 Million Water Infrastructure Grants Introduction New York State is, once again, investing heavily into water infrastructure – on June 11, it announced $325 million in grant funding for the Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and...
by Amanda Chatfield | Jul 8, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Regulatory Updates
TCE Ban Update: EPA Postpones Deadlines Until August 2025 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has once again extended the timeline for a portion of its final rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE). This latest update pushes the effective date of requirements...
by Ricky Frantellizzi | Jul 3, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Regulatory Updates, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
NY SPDES Permitting Program Policy Update The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released a policy update regarding the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting process. The policy is defined as Division of...
by Amanda Chatfield | Jul 1, 2025 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety
Retail Worker Safety Act Update: NY Releases Model Policy and Training Materials The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) has officially released the model workplace violence prevention policy and training program required under the Retail Worker Safety Act....
by Amanda Chatfield | Jun 27, 2025 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety
Forklift Training, Certification, and Safety Program Requirements Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) are widely used in many industries, but common use does not equal low risk. These machines can weigh several tons and move at surprising speeds,...
by Amanda Chatfield | Jun 25, 2025 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety, Lab Consulting, Regulatory Updates
EPA Proposes Extended Timeline for Methylene Chloride Compliance in Laboratories The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule that would give non-federal laboratories more time to comply with the 2024 risk management requirements for methylene...
by Ricky Frantellizzi | Jun 24, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Permitting and Compliance, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Imminent! For facilities covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001), the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline is rapidly...
by Wilson Suzuki | Jun 19, 2025 | Current Events, Engineering Services, Grant Writing, Stormwater Management, Water Quality
New York’s CFA: Funding Opportunities With DEC The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has up to $100 million in funding available through the Water Quality Improvement Project Program, the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program, and the...
by Amanda Chatfield | Jun 18, 2025 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Services, Environmental Health and Safety
Forklift Attachment and Extension Requirements Forklifts are among the most widely used powered industrial trucks (PITs) in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. While they’re incredibly versatile machines, safe operation depends on more than...
by Kelly Paolini | Jun 17, 2025 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Updates
Is Your Ergonomics Program Compliant With the Recent New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act? Musculoskeletal injuries never grab the media headlines, but they are a major driver of the injury rate in warehouse workers. As of June 1, 2025, the New York...
