Regulatory Updates — Page 13

The New NJDEP Technical Requirements: Why Your AOC Sampling Must Now Include PFAS and Dioxins

If you are developing property in New Jersey, the goalposts just moved. For years, when you encountered an "unknown" Area of Concern (AOC): maybe an old pipe with no records or a patch of stained soil in a corner of the lot: the standard operating procedure was to run a "full suite" of Target Compound […]

NJPACT Updates: The “Guide for Determining Rule Version” – Which Rules Apply to Your Site?

If you’re developing in New Jersey right now, you know the regulatory ground is shifting. The NJDEP’s NJPACT (New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats) initiative isn’t just a proposal anymore; it’s a reality that is fundamentally changing how we design and permit sites. On June 9, 2026, the NJDEP released a critical document: “Guide for […]

NJDEP Soil Remediation Standards 2026: Navigating the New GenX and Methanol Criteria

The regulatory landscape in New Jersey just shifted, and if you are sitting on a stalled Phase II or a complex brownfield, the clock started ticking on June 15, 2026. For years, GenX chemicals (PFAS) and methanol existed in a grey area of "interim criteria" and guidance. That era is over. As of June 15, […]

ISRA NJ Compliance: Beyond the Preliminary Assessment

If you’re operating an industrial facility in New Jersey, you already know the acronym: ISRA. The Industrial Site Recovery Act is the regulatory gatekeeper that stands between you and your next transaction, whether that’s a property sale, a business merger, or even just a change in leadership. But here’s the problem: most firms treat ISRA […]

Practical Steps for Facility Operators and Developers Now that the DMM-7A strategy is live, what should you actually do? Here is the Envicon roadmap for staying ahead of the PFAS curve: Review Your Sources: If you take in biosolids from municipal treatment plants, ask for their DMM-7 data now. Don't wait until your finished compost […]

ISRA NJ Compliance: Why Environmental Due Diligence Can Make or Break Your Deal

In the world of New Jersey industrial real estate, the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) is the ultimate gatekeeper. It doesn't matter if you have a buyer lined up, a clean title, and a signed purchase agreement, if your facility is an "industrial establishment" and you haven't triggered the ISRA process correctly, your deal is […]

NYSDEC Part 253 GHG Reporting: The Sept 1st Deadline for Mandatory Monitoring Plans is Looming

The New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) has moved from legislative ambition to concrete, enforceable regulation. For developers, property owners, and industrial facility operators in New York, the grace period for "getting ready" is officially over. Under 6 NYCRR Part 253, the September 1, 2026 deadline is the first major hurdle […]

NJDEP’s PFAS Final Rule: Comparing 2026 Standards to Previous Interim Guidance

On June 15, 2026, the regulatory landscape for New Jersey developers and property owners underwent a fundamental shift. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officially adopted the final PFAS Remediation Standards, moving “forever chemicals” from the realm of interim guidance to fully codified, enforceable law. If you’ve been managing a project in New […]

NYSDEC Part 494 HFC Regulations: New Compliance Deadlines Hitting in 2026

If you manage a cold-storage warehouse, a supermarket, or a large-scale commercial facility in New York, the regulatory landscape for your cooling systems has fundamentally shifted. As of July 2026, the grace period for the NYSDEC Part 494 amendments has ended. We are now in the first major "compliance year," where the difference between a […]

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 […]