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...
by Grace Herrera | Feb 18, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Permitting and Design
March 1st is the last day to file for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Hazardous Waste Reports. All hazardous waste reports must be either filed electronically in the American Resource Management website or, if on-line submission is...
by Andrew Oskowsky | Feb 11, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Solid Waste Permitting
March 1st, 2020 is the last day to file the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report. All annual reports must be submitted to both the Central DEC Office in Albany NY as well the Division of Materials Management in...
by Kristin Scroope | Feb 6, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Right-To-Know Filing
What Is NYC Community Right-to-Know? The New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulates the storage, use and handling of hazardous substances, extremely hazardous substances and regulated toxic substances at or above the federal threshold...
by Massimiliano Lelli, CSP | Feb 4, 2020 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
In July 2019, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued an enforcement discretion letter regarding the management of vehicle airbags. This letter followed the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) November 2018 final rule...
by Kerri Ann Wright | Jan 28, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Permitting and Design
As the new year begins, it’s that time again for municipalities to prepare the NYSDEC Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) annual reports to meet the State’s June 1st deadline! This reporting requirement applies to municipalities covered by NYSDEC’s General...
by Edmond Kirby | Jan 23, 2020 | Environmental Health and Safety
Most homeowners and business owners are aware of the dangers related to the disturbance and removal of asbestos containing materials and lead-based paint, but fewer are aware of the dangers associated with the disturbance and remediation of accumulated bird droppings...
by Lawrence Zeman | Jan 22, 2020 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) became law in 1986. Title III of these SARA provisions is also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). On December 4, 1984, methyl isocyanate, an extremely toxic chemical escaped...
by Kerri Ann Wright | Jan 14, 2020 | Engineering Services, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Middletown Gets Electric Car Chargers! Walden client –Greenlots completes one of the first public/private Electric Vehicle Charger Projects at Boulder Pointe Apartments We are pleased to congratulate Greenlots on the successful electrical vehicle (EV) charging...
