New York State’s PAUSE is slowing lifting across the State region by region, with Long Island’s Phase I businesses given the green light to resume operations effective May 27th. Phase I businesses include construction, curbside retail service, manufacturing, and...
As we all emerge in phases and new protocols from the impacts of the Novel Coronavirus, the office buildings, schools, co-working facilities and gyms all sit waiting for our return. The quality of the tap water within the buildings can be altered due to stagnant...
Once the municipality or private utility has established its goals and selected a partner, it’s time to begin the legwork for the actual valuation process. This investigation will uncover all assets and explore as-built and current replacement costs. While many...
Methane in Landfills Methane is a significant contributor to greenhouse gases and air pollution; many times more impactful than carbon dioxide and other air pollutants. Almost half of methane emissions in the U.S. come from gas, petroleum and landfill systems....
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) is proposing to revise the rules to require certain buildings to install and utilize waste containerization systems for the management of waste generated. Who will install and utilize waste...
Facilities and businesses that operate equipment or engage in activities regulated by the New York City Air Pollution Control Code (Air Code) may be required to obtain an Air Permit from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Activities and...
While the usefulness of a utility valuation may now seem clear, how to proceed is often less apparent. Understanding the right time to use each of the different valuation approaches can help municipalities and utility owners determine their next steps. There are three...
The New York City Administrative Code, Title 24, Section 24-163 establishes that no person should allow the engine of a motor vehicle to idle for longer than three minutes while parking, standing, or stopping. However, there are two exceptions to this rule. The...
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing to revise the rules to require certain buildings to submit a “Building Waste Management Plan.” Who will submit the “Building Waste Management Plan”? Owners and/or managing agents of certain new or...
Now that Spring is here and your winterization measurres can be removed, it’s the time to make sure all of your Legionella-prevention items are in order. As a reminder, all owners of cooling towers (including evaporative coolers) must prepare a Legionella...
