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NYC LL97: Prescriptive ECM’s
New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL 97) is currently in effect. An eligible building’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (based on energy usage) counts against its limit now. There is...
Final Rulemaking on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a final rule on March 14, 2024, mandating certain facilities to develop response plans for worst-case scenarios involving the discharge of hazardous substances under the...
Understanding PFAS Contamination: Risks, Remediation, and Regulatory Challenges
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a group of synthetic chemicals that have garnered significant attention due to their widespread presence in the environment, and our growing knowledge concerning their...
NYC Local Law 97 in Effect
New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL 97) is currently in effect. Any eligible building’s energy usage will count against this law and will need to be accounted for next...
Geotechnical Engineering Services: The Cornerstone of Real Estate Development
Real estate development is a complex and multifaceted industry that involves a wide range of activities, from site selection and design to construction and property management. One critical aspect of...
2024 Pennsylvania Industrial Environmental Compliance Calendar
Our team of environmental compliance experts is pleased to share our Pennsylvania Industrial Environmental Regulatory Compliance Calendar for 2024. This calendar provides due dates for reporting, permit renewals, and fees...
Understanding Federal SPCC Regulations: Ensure Compliance to Avoid Penalties
In the realm of environmental regulations, the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules have been in existence since 1974. However, despite their longevity, a significant number of facilities still...
Environmental Engineering Services for Landfills
Landfills play a crucial role in managing waste disposal, but their impact on the environment cannot be underestimated. As waste generation continues to rise globally, the proper design, operation, and...
New Pennsylvania Air Quality General Permits for Boilers, CHP Projects & Coal Mine Methane Flares
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires air quality permits for a variety of industrial and commercial operations including large combustion sources (e.g., boilers or emergency generators), paint spray booths, solvent...
5 Key Considerations in Hiring an Environmental Consultant
If you are seeking the assistance of a professional environmental consultant for regulatory compliance, site investigation and remediation, or other reasons, you’ll likely be faced with a surprising choice of...
NYC Local Law 97: A game-changing ordinance for a sustainable future
In a world grappling with the urgent need to combat climate change, New York City has taken a pioneering step by implementing Local Law 97. This groundbreaking ordinance, introduced in...
Ebb and Flow of Federal Wetlands Regulations Continues in 2023 with an Agency Ruling and Supreme Court Decision
The direction of federal governance related to wetlands protection continues to shift course as a result of two significant actions in the first half of 2023, promising to complicate efforts...