by Michael Tolan | Jan 7, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Engineering Services, Permitting and Compliance, Regulatory Updates
NYSDEC Makes Widespread Changes to Wetland Regulations January 1, 2025 marked an important day for New York State wetlands. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC’s) long awaited amendment to 6 NYCRR Part 664 went into effect last...
by Jacub Celestine | Jan 6, 2025 | Brownfield Developments, Current Events, Environmental Consulting, Regulatory Updates
How 6 NYCRR Part 375 Revisions May Affect You and Your Business In mid-October, the New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) published a notice of revised rulemaking to amend 6 NYCRR Part 375, Environmental Remediation Programs. Part 375...
by Michael Tolan | Jan 3, 2025 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Engineering Services, Permitting and Compliance, Regulatory Updates
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,...
by Eric Ranhorn | Jan 2, 2025 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Construction Industry Services, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Updates
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...
by Lauren Sicker | Dec 31, 2024 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
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...
by Kelly Paolini | Dec 26, 2024 | EH&S Outsourcing, Air Quality, Covid-19 and Public Health, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety
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...
by Cari Covell | Dec 24, 2024 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety, Right-To-Know Filing
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...
by Joel Thomas | Dec 19, 2024 | Engineering Services, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing, Water Quality
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...
by Kelly Paolini | Dec 17, 2024 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Updates
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...
by Nicholas Piarulli | Dec 12, 2024 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
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)...
