Understanding DER-25: Key Updates and What They Mean for PBS Facilities What Is DER-25? This policy was first issued April 20, 2011, in New York State. It applies to petroleum bulk storage (PBS) facilities, including both underground (UST) and aboveground (AST) tanks,...
Long Island Watershed Action Agenda: Public Comments Accepted Through July 25 On June 25, 2025, the draft Long Island Watershed Action Agenda was released for public comments by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This agenda outlines...
Act Now to Apply for EFC Grant Funding The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is currently accepting applications under two funding programs, the Green Resiliency Grants Program and the Clean Vessel Assistance Program. These water infrastructure...
New York State Insurance Fund to Provide Financing for Small Businesses to Purchase Heat-Related PPE It is unclear when or if OSHA’s new heat rule will come into effect as planned. However, savvy business owners know that, regardless of the law, it is a wise business...
NYC’s Tier IV Engine Rule Is Now in Effect—Here’s What It Means for Your Business At the beginning of 2025, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began enforcing new Tier IV emission standards for stationary reciprocating compression ignition...
Apply for Hudson River Estuary Program Grant Funding! An exciting announcement from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has surfaced, revealing brand-new funding available through two types of Requests for Applications (RFAs), whose total...
Get Ready for OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week Mark your calendars! OSHA is hosting its annual Safe + Sound Week from August 11–17. This year’s theme is emergency preparedness and response, and it’s the perfect opportunity to engage your team, refresh your safety efforts, and...
Common Semi-Annual Site Compliance Inspection Error Findings What Is a Semi-Annual Site Compliance (SASC) Inspection? Sites that are covered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) Stormwater General Permits are subject to various...
Breaking Down NY’s $325 Million Water Infrastructure Grants Introduction New York State is, once again, investing heavily into water infrastructure – on June 11, it announced $325 million in grant funding for the Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and...
TCE Ban Update: EPA Postpones Deadlines Until August 2025 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has once again extended the timeline for a portion of its final rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE). This latest update pushes the effective date of requirements...
