EPA Grant Funding Available for Public Water System Cybersecurity The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has $9.5 million in grant funding available for mid- and large-sized public water systems for a variety of projects under the Midsize and Large Drinking Water...
All About National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign led by FEMA to encourage individuals and organizations to be ready for emergencies before they happen. Whether talking about homes or businesses, there is a risk of disasters in...
New NY Bill Would Require Naloxone in Workplace First Aid Kits If you thought your first aid kit was only for paper cuts and splinters, think again. New York Senate Bill S5922A would amend Labor Law § 27‑F so that any workplace already required by federal OSHA to...
An Introduction to Environmental Data Management Systems In 2025, technological advancements are leading the way in simplifying everyday tasks. Environmental Data Management Systems, or EDMS, are doing just that for environmental sampling. EDMS are utilized to...
OSHA’s New Penalty Reduction Policy On July 14, 2025, OSHA announced a series of important updates to its penalty reduction policies. These changes are designed to support small businesses, encourage swift hazard correction, and reward the companies that have a strong...
Walden Conducts Cook Stove Emissions Testing in NYC Cook stove emissions testing is becoming a priority for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP). The testing criteria, last amended in May 2017, aims to reduce particulate matter emissions...
Comment on OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Requirements OSHA is making moves to update several respirator-related standards, and now is the time to speak up. Public comments are being accepted until November 1, 2025 on a series of proposed changes that primarily...
OSHA Proposes to Limit Use of the General Duty Clause On July 1, 2025, OSHA announced a proposed rule that would significantly narrow the scope of its General Duty Clause (GDC) – a foundational tool the agency uses to protect workers when no specific standard applies....
New York State Releases 2025 Draft State Energy Plan The New York State Energy Planning Board has released the 2025 Draft State Energy Plan, providing a detailed roadmap for how the state intends to meet its future energy needs while maintaining affordability,...
EPA Proposes Rescinding 2009 Endangerment Finding and Related Vehicle Standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed to review and possibly reverse the 2009 Endangerment Finding decision under the Clean Air Act. This finding originally...
