I Missed the NOI Deadline! What Happens Now? The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued a new State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) that went into effect on March 8, 2023. This new...
Act Now: Semi-Annual Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting Deadline Approaching! Facilities whose stormwater discharges are regulated under New York’s State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program are required to complete stormwater sampling and reporting...
Highlights of Five Grants Available Through New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application Applications are due on July 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM for entities seeking to pursue grant awards under Round XIII of New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). As...
Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Authority to Regulate Wetlands On May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling to Idaho property owners that will affect the United States as a whole, with the potential to limit the United States Environmental Protection...
What Tips and Tools Are Available to Help You Build a Sustainable Operation? Now more than ever, responsible businesses and municipalities are interested in deploying the most up-to-date tools and technologies to ensure that their venture operates sustainably while...
US EPA Proposes Prohibition on Methylene Chloride Use On May 3, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent out a Federal Register notice regarding a proposed rule to prohibit the use of methylene chloride due to its unreasonable risk of injury to human...
What Is a Community Air Monitoring Program? Community Air Monitoring Programs (CAMPs) are commonly required at construction, demolition, and other sites where volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dust, or other harmful airborne substances can potentially be released...
Community Impact Grant Is Now Open and Available to Applicants The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced funding for the Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant program. Not-for-profit (NFP) community-based organizations that...
Why Do We Need Fire Codes? Buildings, both commercial and residential, are subject to fire codes. It is very important that you are familiar with the fire codes in your state and municipality. The codes are not just a checklist of items to pass inspections; they play...
Walden Kicks Off Energy Efficiency Improvement Study for School in Hudson Valley Introduction Under contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Walden has begun an energy efficiency improvement study to help a school in the...
