by Lawrence Zeman | Mar 26, 2020 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
What is the Toxics Release Inventory? Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) created the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Under the requirements of EPCRA, all U.S. facilities that meet TRI reporting criteria must submit...
by Kerri Ann Wright | Mar 24, 2020 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
The United Sates Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) announced in late 2019 their plans to update the current rule regarding lead and copper levels in drinking water in an effort to provide safer drinking water. The Proposed Rule Updates reflects input...
by Erica Johnston | Mar 19, 2020 | Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Molds are a type of fungus that grows both outside and indoors. Mold plays an important role in ecosystems by aiding in biodegradation and is abundant in our world. However, long term exposure to certain types of mold within homes and work places can induce allergic...
by Kerri Ann Wright | Mar 17, 2020 | Current Events, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting
Mill Brook Preserve, Inc. (MBPI) is an organization specifically established to take care of the Mill Brook Preserve. The Mill Brook Preserve is a community treasure in New Paltz, NY that comprises 134 acres of land to be kept forever wild, located entirely in the...
by Grace Herrera | Mar 12, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design
If your facility is covered by SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity, keep reading! March 31st is the last day to complete the Visual Assessment of Stormwater Discharges, Routine Facility Inspection and...
by Ashley Mantrana | Mar 5, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing
A utility valuation can be a critical process for many municipalities and other utility providers. Cities, towns, villages and utilities tasked with building, buying or selling an asset for their drinking water, sanitary sewer or other utility system may realize they...
by Juan Rodriguez | Mar 3, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Right-To-Know Filing
Failure to File Right-to-Know on Time So, you forgot to do your Right-to-Know filing, now what? Failing to submit your Right-to-Know Facility Inventory Form (FIF) with all accompanying documents will result in violation penalties. After the first violation, typically...
by Yildiz Gungor | Feb 27, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Solid Waste Permitting
On December 9th 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule to re-classify hazardous aerosol cans waste as “universal wastes” under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste rules. The rule became...
by Grace Herrera | Feb 25, 2020 | Construction Industry Services, Regulatory Updates, Stormwater Management, Stormwater Permitting and Design, Water Quality
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC or Department) issued a new State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity (GP-0-20-001). The new permit has been effective...
by Louis Goldstein | Feb 19, 2020 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates
Now that winter weather is upon us, Long Island regulatory agencies are keeping an eye on bulk road deicing material storage facilities that contain and manage salt and brine. Although use of salt-containing materials is widespread, there are environmental concerns...
