Grant Funding Available for the Hudson River Estuary Program NY State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that $2.15 million is available for funding Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP) grants. Funding for the HREP is earmarked for projects that will...
NYC Council Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Safety-Related Laws Overview New York City is experiencing a surge in private ownership of transportation devices (bikes, scooters, etc.) that utilize lithium-ion batteries. Because of that, there has been an alarming trend...
An Introduction to NYSDEC’s DER-10 Technical Guidance for Site Investigation and Remediation Site investigations are performed when a site is suspected of being contaminated due to historic operations or when a known release of petroleum or chemical products occurs....
NYSDEC Extends Deadline Again for New Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulatory Compliance The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has extended the deadline for Solid Waste Management Facilities (SWMF) in New York State to comply...
Using Heat Pumps in New York State Background The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), also known as the Climate Act, was passed in 2019 to provide New Yorkers with a framework on to how fight climate change in their homes, workplaces, and...
How to Reduce Workplace Injury with Machine Guarding What Is Machine Guarding? Depending on the piece of equipment, moving machine parts can cause a variety of severe workplace injuries, including lacerations, burns, crushing, amputation, and even death. According to...
Title V Permit Compliance: A Walden Case Study Background The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 marked the first time the United States federal government passed legislation which funded research regarding air pollution; however, it wasn’t until the Clean Air Act of...
New York State’s Green History: From the 1970s to Now According to the DEC, Earth Day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970. This national holiday has led to a variety of acts that keep us and our environment safe, including the Clean Air Act, the...
What Are Monitoring Wells and How Are They Used in Environmental Investigations? Monitoring wells are installed into the groundwater table below sites that may be environmentally impacted from releases of petroleum products or chemicals. Monitoring wells are typically...
Is Your Facility Using the Correct PPE? Steps for Conducting a PPE Assessment What Is Personal Protective Equipment? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and...
