The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (NYSBCP) began as a means to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of privately owned sites across the state in an effort to promote the revitalization of economically and environmentally blighted areas. Brownfield tax...
The NYSDEC’s recently released updated solid waste regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 360 include a stipulation for currently registered transfer stations that receive more than 500 tons per day of soil, sand, gravel, or rock to obtain a permit for continued operations. The...
Local Solid Waste Management Plan and “planning units” The recently adopted Part 366 regulations require a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) approved plan (similarly called a local solid waste management plan or LSWMP) to be...
In 2016 OSHA issued the standard 1910.1053 for General Industry in order to protect workers from exposure to respirable silica dust. The silica standard was initially to be enforced on June 23, 2016 but OSHA delayed enforcement to June 23, 2018. The silica...
As of September 20, 2017, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation published the new Part 360 regulations for Solid Waste Management Facilities. There are significant changes to the Part 360 rule that will affect existing and future solid waste...
Important Dates The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation published the new Part 360 Regulations on September 20, 2017. You can read it here: If you are the owner of a Solid Waste Facility, the changes to NYS DEC new Part 360 rule will affect you....
Excavating is a common activity on construction projects which can create dangerous situations for employers, employees, and bystanders. Because of the many dangers involved in excavating and trenching, OSHA has many rules around these activities including the...
Many construction site supervisors are concerned about the safety and worry that they are leaving themselves open to potential hazards which can result in the serious injury of an employee and heavy fines from regulatory agencies. The importance of Environmental...
Have you received a Notice of Violation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for chemical bulk storage at your business or facility? Did you know that facility owners can be held accountable for unremedied violations? That means...
Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has revised the draft generic environmental impact statement (DGEIS), originally released with the proposed Part 360 rule changes in the spring of 2016....
