NYC DEP Revises Wetlands Definition Rule On December 6, 2024, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) published an Opportunity to Comment on a proposed rule change to the Rules and Regulations for the Protection from Contamination,...
Don’t Miss OSHA’s New PPE Rule! On December 11, 2024, the United States Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction. The final...
MS4 Interim Progress Certification and Annual Report Reporting Period Deadline As the year comes to a close, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators in New York must prepare for the upcoming reporting deadlines. The reporting period for the interim...
Tips for Preventing Illness in Cold Weather As temperatures drop, we tend to spend more time indoors, which can lead to increased exposure to indoor air pollutants and higher risks of illness. Cold weather often brings a rise in seasonal flu, COVID-19, and other...
Prepare for the March 1 Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Reporting Deadline As the year draws to a close, it’s time to prepare for the March 1 Annual Community Right-to-Know Tier II Report Filing Deadline with the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental...
Ensuring Reliability for the Future of a Municipal Water System Aging infrastructure is a growing concern for municipal water systems, especially in regions like New York’s Capital District. Ensuring reliable water transmission is critical to providing clean, safe...
OSHA’s New Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements Starting in January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will implement stricter injury and illness reporting requirements for certain establishments. These changes aim to enhance...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Coming Up! The December 31, 2024, deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling and monitoring is just around the corner! This requirement applies to facilities with coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP)...
Updated Solar and Wind Valuation Model in Place As renewable energy adoption continues to grow in both commercial and residential markets, accurately assessing the value of solar and wind energy systems has never been more critical. To address this need, the New York...
New York’s New Retail Worker Safety Act On September 5, 2024, New York State took a significant step toward improving workplace safety by enacting the Retail Worker Safety Act. This new law requires the New York Department of Labor and certain employers to implement...
