by Joe Heaney | Feb 2, 2015 | Air Quality, Environmental Consulting, Regulatory Updates
If your business’s processes result in air emissions of any kind, you should familiarize yourself with proposed changes to the NY State Air Emission Regulations [(DEC General Process Emission Sources (6NYCRR Part 212)]. The modifications, which could take effect later...
by Joe Heaney | Jan 7, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Right-To-Know Filing
New York City Business Owners: Failure to submit your Community Right-to-Know (RTK) filing on time could get you into some serious hot water. Since fines can run upwards of $10,000, it is clearly in your best interest to comply with the law. If government officials...
by Joe Heaney | Dec 9, 2014 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Right-To-Know Filing
Even if you’ve filed Community Right-to-Know reports in the past, it’s a good idea to review the requirements to ensure you understand the finer points of this program and are not found to be in violation. Some things to keep in mind: Know the difference between...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 25, 2014 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Right-To-Know Filing
If your company is in the five boroughs of New York City and stores chemicals and hazardous substances, read on. The Right-to-Know Program was developed to protect both the public and city employees (including emergency responders) from exposure to potentially...
by Joe Heaney | Nov 18, 2014 | Engineering Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Tanks and Fuel Management
As the winter storm season approaches, maintaining electric power is critical to maintaining business operations, whether you are a consulting practice or the fire department. Like it or not, having no electricity means you’re likely out of business until it returns....
by Joe Heaney | Nov 4, 2014 | Engineering Services, Tanks and Fuel Management
You’re part of a Fire District. You love your job. You love helping people when they are in distress. For you, there is no greater sense of pride than saving a life, a home or providing rescue assistance. You’ve been there for Superstorm Sandy and you’ve weathered...
by Joe Heaney | Oct 28, 2014 | Engineering Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Tanks and Fuel Management
With the two-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy in our midst and memories of last year’s unrelenting winter fresh in our minds, Winter 2014 is fast approaching. Maintaining power in storms and other emergency situations is top-of-mind in most fire districts. As an...
by Joe Heaney | Oct 20, 2014 | Engineering Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Right-To-Know Filing
Whether or not you have filed Community Right-to-Know (RTK) reports before, now is the time to start planning for on-time filing in 2015. Reports are due each year on March 1, and stiff fines are imposed for non-compliance. Additionally, those with filing...
by Joe Heaney | Sep 10, 2014 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Tanks and Fuel Management
An above ground storage tank, or AST, is often the best solution for chemical storage. But just as with underground tanks, conformity with federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasure regulations is paramount. These...
by Joe Heaney | Feb 19, 2014 | Engineering Services, Regulatory Updates, Tanks and Fuel Management
Everything about a fleet fuel management system is specifically designed to create a profitable return on your investment. Many firms report having recouped their initial costs within the first year, and how often can you say that? Given the fact that getting a grip...
