Regulatory Updates — Page 10
206 expert articles on regulatory updates from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
NYSDEC Proposes Mandatory 99.9% PFAS Removal from Landfill Leachate : What This Means for Site Remediation
On July 1, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) dropped a regulatory bombshell that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of solid waste management and environmental remediation across the state. The proposed amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 360 and 363 are not just minor tweaks; they represent a landmark shift in how […]
NJDEP Finalizes PFAS Remediation Standards: What Property Owners and Developers Must Know
For years, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has been telegraphing its intent to crack down on "forever chemicals." On June 15, 2026, that era of "interim" uncertainty officially ended. The NJDEP has formally adopted permanent site remediation standards for PFAS compounds: including PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. What were once guidelines and […]
NY’s New EJ Siting Law: How Disadvantaged Communities are Now a SEQRA Trigger
If you’re a developer in New York, the "grace period" for your environmental review just ended. As of June 12, 2026, the rules for the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) have fundamentally shifted. The implementation of the 2024 Environmental Justice Siting Law (EJSL) means that your project’s impact is no longer measured solely against […]
NJDEP REAL Rule Extension: How to Leverage the One-Year Legacy Window (June 2026 Update)
For New Jersey developers and real estate investors, the regulatory landscape just shifted: and for once, the clock has been reset in your favor. On June 1, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) formally filed a proposal to extend the "legacy" window for the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules. Originally slated […]
Climate-Adjusted Flood Elevations (CAFE): Understanding NJ’s 4-Foot Above BFE Mandate in the REAL Rules
If you are a developer in New Jersey, the goalposts just moved: and they moved uphill. As of January 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officially adopted the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules. While the name sounds like a sustainability initiative, for the real estate industry, it is a massive shift […]
Climate-Adjusted Flood Elevations (CAFE): Understanding NJ’s 4-Foot Above BFE Mandate in the REAL Rules
If you are a developer in New Jersey, the goalposts just moved: and they moved uphill. As of January 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officially adopted the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules. While the name sounds like a sustainability initiative, for the real estate industry, it is a massive shift […]
New York Housing Exemption from Environmental Review: Why Phase I ESAs Are Still Non-Negotiable
The landscape of New York real estate development just underwent its most significant regulatory shift in a generation. Under the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget amendments, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) has been overhauled to fast-track housing. For developers, this sounds like the holy grail: a categorical exemption from the grueling environmental impact statement […]
Wastewater Cybersecurity: New SPDES Compliance Rules for NY POTWs
For decades, the primary concerns at a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) were flow, nitrogen levels, and sludge management. But the landscape has shifted. As of June 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has made it clear: cybersecurity is no longer an "IT problem": it is a core requirement for State […]
NY’s New Environmental Justice Law: How SEQRA Amendments Affect Your Next NYC Project
If you are a developer or a property investor in New York City, the regulatory ground beneath your feet just shifted. As of June 12, 2026, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) has undergone one of its most significant transformations in decades. This isn’t just another administrative update or a box to check on […]
Avoiding the NJ REAL Rule Transition: Why Submitting by July 2027 is Critical
If you are developing property in New Jersey, you already know that the regulatory landscape doesn't just change: it shifts beneath your feet. The latest seismic shift is the NJ DEP’s Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rule. The clock is ticking. On June 1, 2026, the NJ DEP proposed an extension of the "legacy" transition […]
NJDEP Proposes One-Year Extension of REAL Rules Legacy Period : What It Means for Your Project
For developers and property owners in New Jersey, the clock just got a little more time. On June 1, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) filed a formal rulemaking proposal to extend the "legacy period" for the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules. Instead of the original deadline of July 20, 2026, […]
Climate Impact Assessments in NY: Navigating the 2026 EAF Updates
If you’re a developer or project sponsor in New York, the regulatory landscape just shifted beneath your feet. As of June 12, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) officially updated the model Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs) used for SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) reviews. This isn’t just a minor administrative […]