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...
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...
