by Erica Johnston | Jun 4, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Tanks and Fuel Management
Did you find an Underground Storage Tank (UST) at your construction site? Don’t panic! While you may think uncovering a UST can lead to delays in your construction schedule, planning ahead and knowing what to do in the situation will simplify things. Check out these...
by Andrew Oskowsky | Jun 2, 2020 | Air Quality, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
The Department is proposing to make amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 200, 201, 212, and 621 in order to improve its clarity and consistency, along with making the air permitting process easier to implement across the State. The public comment period for these respective...
by Joe Heaney | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19 and Public Health, Current Events, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Ted Nitza P.E. | May 26, 2020 | Covid-19 and Public Health, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Water Quality
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...
by Ashley Mantrana | May 21, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing
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...
by Juan Rodriguez | May 14, 2020 | Air Quality, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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....
by Yildiz Gungor | May 7, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Solid Waste Permitting
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...
by Lawrence Zeman | May 5, 2020 | Air Quality, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Ashley Mantrana | Apr 30, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing
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...
by Lawrence Zeman | Apr 28, 2020 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
