by Edmond Kirby | May 23, 2019 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Solid Waste Permitting
Do you have pavement in need of repair? Have you considered using asphalt millings? Paved surfaces deteriorate over time due to usage, weather and other factors. Typically, a portion of the surface will fail while the rest stays intact, such as the forming of pot...
by Joe Heaney | May 21, 2019 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Permitting and Design
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...
by Erica Johnston | May 16, 2019 | Grant Writing, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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....
by Erica Johnston | May 14, 2019 | Grant Writing, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Louis Goldstein | May 9, 2019 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Joe Heaney | May 3, 2019 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Solid Waste Permitting
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...
by Greta White | Apr 30, 2019 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Joe Heaney | Apr 25, 2019 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Joe Heaney | Apr 23, 2019 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Joe Heaney | Apr 18, 2019 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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,...
