NYSDEC and NYCDEP New Regulations for Generators
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued a new regulation (6NYCRR 222) for generators, taking effect on December...
What You Need to Know about the NYC MS4 Permit
On August 1, 2015, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a new comprehensive Municipal Separate Storm Sewer...
How to Use ENVIROFACTS: The US EPA One-Stop Source for Environmental Information
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains multiple databases that contain information regarding the compliance of facilities to...
Innovative Closure of Residual Waste Lagoon Restores Site and Establishes Natural Habitat
Walden has prepared a Final Certification Report to document the lagoon closure activities performed at a mid-Atlantic paper mill. From 1937 to...
PFOS/PFOA and the Stewart Air National Guard Base: What You Should Know
On August 12th, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) listed the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Orange County...
PFOA and PFOS are in Drinking Water – What Should I Know?
Since the recent discovery of high concentration levels in the Hoosick Fall’s water wells and with Gabreski Air National Guard Base being declared a...
OSHA Implements New Accident/Injury Reporting Rule
Newsday reported on Friday, October 8, 2016 of a fatal accident on a job site, killing a worker at an industrial facility on Long Island. Tragic...
Regulatory Update: DSNY will now Regulate Recycling Processing Facilities in NYC
On September 23, 2016, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) adopted rules governing new registration requirements for recycling...
The Number One Mistake Facilities Can Make with the Title V NYS Air Permit Changes
Effective on June 22, 2016, an amendment was added to The Operating Permit Program (6 NYCRR 482-2). This change in air pollutant regulations...
Regulatory Update: US DOT proposes changes to 49 CFR 107 – 181, the Hazardous Materials Regulations
Regulatory Update: US DOT proposes changes to 49 CFR 107 – 181, the Hazardous Materials Regulations