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...
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...
NY SPDES Permitting Program Policy Update
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released a policy update regarding the State Pollutant Discharge...
Retail Worker Safety Act Update: NY Releases Model Policy and Training Materials
The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) has officially released the model workplace violence prevention policy and training program...
Forklift Training, Certification, and Safety Program Requirements
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) are widely used in many industries, but common use does not equal low risk. These machines can...
EPA Proposes Extended Timeline for Methylene Chloride Compliance in Laboratories
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule that would give non-federal laboratories more time to comply with the 2024 risk...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Imminent!
For facilities covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001), the...
New York’s CFA: Funding Opportunities With DEC
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has up to $100 million in funding available through the Water Quality...
Forklift Attachment and Extension Requirements
Forklifts are among the most widely used powered industrial trucks (PITs) in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. While...
Is Your Ergonomics Program Compliant With the Recent New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act?
Musculoskeletal injuries never grab the media headlines, but they are a major driver of the injury rate in warehouse workers. As of June 1, 2025,...