by Karen Diemer | Jun 8, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Services, Renewable Energy
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...
by Beatrice Bacolod | Jun 6, 2023 | Current Events, Regulatory Updates
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...
by Jackie Bell | Jun 1, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Air Quality, Construction Industry Services, Environmental Consulting
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...
by Ethan Lo | May 30, 2023 | Current Events, Grant Writing
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...
by Kristoffer Lubas | May 25, 2023 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance
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...
by Nikita Oarcea | May 23, 2023 | Current Events, Renewable Energy, Walden Community News
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...
by Karen Diemer | May 18, 2023 | Current Events, Grant Writing, Water Quality
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...
by Kristoffer Lubas | May 11, 2023 | Current Events, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Shreyak Karkera | May 9, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Brownfield Developments, Environmental Consulting, Remedial Design
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....
by Cari Covell | May 4, 2023 | Current Events, Engineering Services, Regulatory Updates, Solid Waste Permitting
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...
