Industrial Stormwater Pollution in MS4 Areas It is illegal to discharge polluted stormwater to surface waterbodies. Many industrial business owners overlook their site’s potential to pollute surface waters because their stormwater drains to a municipal separate storm...
Which New York State Grant Should I Apply For? As described in our last blog, New York State Consolidated Funding Applications (CFAs) are open until July 26th, 2019 at 4pm. With over 30 programs administered by 10 agencies, the CFA process can be a lot to take in....
Is My Project Eligible for New York State Funding? It’s that time of year again! New York State Consolidated Funding Applications (CFAs) are now open for 2019, and Walden Environmental Engineering is here to help! Last year, Walden applied for three grants on behalf...
In the environmental and general construction industries, breathing hazards are encountered on a common basis. Some examples of respiratory hazards include: Vapors or particulates which are introduced into the air via intrusive work such as cutting or digging Chemical...
The Contractor’s Guide to Part 360 Beneficial Use Determination (BUD’S) What do I do with the excess excavated material from my construction site? According to the new Part 360 rules, you can choose between two different pathways. Pathway 1 The first option is...
OSHA’s Agenda for 2019 With so much recent talk of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rescinding regulations, Walden is taking this opportunity to review OSHA’s primary agenda items for 2019 with regard to general industry facilities and...
Now that the stress and uncertainty of an inspection (and any resulting violations) are behind you, it’s time to ensure your record keeping system is fully optimized. Clear, consistent, and organized records are important for maintaining compliance and avoiding future...
Inspection violations come in a variety of formats. In most cases, if it is a minor first violation and you take the necessary steps to correct the issue, you won’t receive a fine. If you do receive a fine for a first time offense, it will likely be minimal. Because...
The period after your inspection is complete is the perfect time to take a deep breath, get organized, and prepare for the next inspection. The following tasks are best done immediately after your inspection while the information is still fresh. The longer you wait,...
The moment you’ve been preparing for is finally here: government inspector has arrived at your facility to determine if you are compliant with their agency’s regulations. Luckily, if you’ve done the work of knowing what regulations apply to you and prepared both your...
