Regardless of whether government inspections are scheduled or unannounced, they are inevitably a source of stress for facility owners. If you’re unprepared, you could leave your facility vulnerable to costly violations and more frequent inspections in the future. And...
As a facility owner, you’re already an expert in the production or manufacturing processes you oversee — but what about all the regulations that apply to your facility? With so many other tasks and responsibilities requiring your attention on a daily basis, it’s easy...
Underground Storage Tank Regulation in New York Owning an underground storage tank (UST) comes with a formal set of responsibilities. Government regulations are designed to lessen possible releases of contaminants from underground storage tanks through tank...
Groundwater contamination can come from landfills, septic systems, underground or above ground storage tanks, industrial facilities and users of hazardous materials that are known to contaminate groundwater. Groundwater contamination may include organic and inorganic...
How to Choose A Fleet Management System: A Practical Checklist There are many ways in which a fleet management system can benefit your operation. Better security and saving money usually come to mind first, but the right system can bring you other significant...
Regulatory Update: EPA Announces Plan to Deal with PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (known collectively as PFAS) have been a hot-button issue over the past several years. In 2014, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greatly reduced the...
The New York State Superfund Program is formally known as the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site (IHWDS) Program. Its purpose is to identify, investigate, and clean up sites that contain “consequential” levels of hazardous waste. Prospective State Superfund sites...
Guide to the NYC Local Law 133 Energy Benchmarking: What is Local Law 133? It is a benchmarking regulation. New York City requires that any building 25,000 square feet or larger must submit their building’s energy consumption data annually. If you are not sure if you...
With the right fuel management system, you can record and track every action and transaction that relates to your fuel. You can also receive detailed, accurate and up-to-date information to monitor fuel assets and to identify and assess opportunities to improve your...
Have you heard or read about environmental database management systems (EDMS) but aren’t sure this new technology makes sense for your operation? Consider the following three scenarios: You represent a large company or agency responsible for multiple environmental...
