US EPA Proposes Prohibition on Methylene Chloride Use
On May 3, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent out a Federal Register notice regarding a proposed rule to prohibit the use of...
What Is a Community Air Monitoring Program?
Community Air Monitoring Programs (CAMPs) are commonly required at construction, demolition, and other sites where volatile organic compounds...
Community Impact Grant Is Now Open and Available to Applicants
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced funding for the Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant...
Why Do We Need Fire Codes?
Buildings, both commercial and residential, are subject to fire codes. It is very important that you are familiar with the fire codes in your state...
Walden Kicks Off Energy Efficiency Improvement Study for School in Hudson Valley
Introduction Under contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Walden has begun an energy efficiency...
Grant Funding Available for the Hudson River Estuary Program
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that $2.15 million is available for funding Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP) grants....
NYC Council Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Safety-Related Laws
Overview New York City is experiencing a surge in private ownership of transportation devices (bikes, scooters, etc.) that utilize lithium-ion...
An Introduction to NYSDEC’s DER-10 Technical Guidance for Site Investigation and Remediation
Site investigations are performed when a site is suspected of being contaminated due to historic operations or when a known release of petroleum or...
NYSDEC Extends Deadline Again for New Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulatory Compliance
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has extended the deadline for Solid Waste Management Facilities (SWMF) in New...
Using Heat Pumps in New York State
Background The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), also known as the Climate Act, was passed in 2019 to provide New Yorkers...