DEC Proposal to Implement Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released a draft regulation that will require facilities and emission sources...
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act
In late December 2024, the Climate Change Superfund Act was signed into law, marking an important change in the way New York State will fund future...
EPA’s Final Rule on TCE: Regulatory Freeze and Further Delays
Trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical linked to severe health effects, has been a focus of recent regulatory changes. The Environmental...
Hearing Conservation
Did you know that hearing loss from noise is 100% preventable? Hazardous noise exposures exist outside of the workplace, as well as on the job. OSHA...
Everything You Need to Know About MS4 Mapping Grants
The MS4 Mapping Grant Program In December of 2024, 38 projects across New York State were awarded funding, ranging from a maximum of $75,000 for a...
First Quarterly Stormwater Sampling Deadline of 2025 Approaching
If your facility is required to conduct quarterly stormwater sampling in order to comply with the New York State Department of Environmental...
How to Comply with OSHA’s Ladder Safety Requirements
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 of those...
Conditional Exclusions for Solvent-Contaminated Wipes
In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modified its hazardous waste management regulations for...
Sole Source Aquifers: A Lifeline for Many New Yorkers
Long Island may be surrounded by water, but would it surprise you to know that our drinking water only comes from beneath the surface? Specifically,...
Comment on NY’s Draft Phosphorus Guidance Levels by 3/11/25
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released draft quality guidance values for phosphorus in New York State...