Regulatory Updates — Page 2
206 expert articles on regulatory updates from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
NJPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Deadline: What NJ Developers Must File Before Breaking Ground
For developers planning a September 2026 or fall 2026 construction start in Jersey City, Newark, Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, or elsewhere in Northern New Jersey, stormwater permitting needs to be part of the pre-construction schedule. The key issue is not simply whether your project has a SWPPP. […]
NJDEP Now Defaults to PFAS and Dioxin Testing: The 7:26E-2.1(c)1ii Mandate Every LSRP Must Follow
Published August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted final remediation standards for PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. NJDEP also amended the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation at N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(c)1ii. The result is a new baseline for many New Jersey site investigations. When contaminants […]
NYSDEC Pesticide Rule Revisions and the Birds and Bees Protection Act: The December 2026 Neonic Deadline
Published August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. New York’s Birds and Bees Protection Act reaches its next major compliance date on December 31, 2026. On that date, the state will prohibit the use of pesticides containing imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and acetamiprid on outdoor ornamental plants and turf, subject to limited exceptions. The NY neonicotinoid ban 2026 […]
NJDEP Post-No Further Action Compliance: What LSRPs Must Verify Before an RAO in 2026
Published August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM A Response Action Outcome is not just a closing document. In New Jersey, it is a professional certification that the remedial action satisfies applicable requirements and protects human health, safety, and the environment. In 2026, an LSRP also needs to confirm that the administrative side of the case […]
Phase I ESA Cost in NYC and NJ: 2026 Pricing, Scope, and Lender Requirements
If you’re budgeting for a commercial property acquisition, refinance, or development project, the typical Phase I ESA cost in New York City and New Jersey falls between $2,200 and $4,500 for a standard commercial property. Rush work usually costs $3,000 to $5,500, depending on the closing date, property history, site access, lender requirements, and the […]
EPA PFOA/PFOS CERCLA Designation Upheld: What the August 2026 Ruling Means for NY and NJ Site Owners
On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit unanimously upheld EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. The ruling leaves the federal framework in place for cleanup orders, cost recovery, contribution claims, and release reporting. It also increases the importance of PFAS screening in New York […]
ASTM E1527-21 Phase I ESA Checklist for New York and New Jersey Commercial Real Estate
For commercial real estate in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, Newark, and Northern New Jersey, environmental due diligence can determine whether a transaction closes, gets delayed, or requires a new round of negotiations. The current industry standard is ASTM E1527-21, the recognized process for conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. When properly completed by […]
NJ Brownfield Tax Credit Program 2026: How to Prepare While NJEDA Applications Are Closed
As of September 3, 2026, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program is not accepting applications. The closure follows legislation signed on September 4, 2024. NJEDA is developing new rules to implement the statutory changes and expects to release them in 2026. Until those rules are […]
NYC LL97 After the August 29, 2026 Deadline: Compliance, Retrofit, and Environmental Coordination for Building Owners
September 2026 update for building owners, property managers, developers, and real estate investors across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The August 29, 2026 extended filing deadline has passed. For owners of covered NYC buildings, the immediate question is no longer whether the deadline is approaching. It is whether the building filed a […]
NJDEP LSRP Services for ISRA Compliance: From the Five-Day GIN to No Further Action
An industrial property sale, closure, lease assignment, or operational change can create more than a transaction deadline. It can create an ISRA triggering event under New Jersey law. When that happens, the clock starts quickly. The owner or operator may need to file a General Information Notice within five calendar days, retain a Licensed Site […]
NYSDEC Part 375 Six Months In: QEP Certification, Field Deviations, and What It Takes to Keep a COC
Published August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET Effective December 31, 2025, NYSDEC amended 6 NYCRR Part 375, the framework governing New York’s Environmental Remediation Programs. Six months into implementation, the practical message for developers is straightforward: A brownfield project now needs better field control, stronger documentation, and a QEP who can stand behind every […]
NJ Property Transaction Due Diligence: When a Phase II ESA Is Needed After the Phase I
DRAFT | September 2026 A Phase I ESA does not tell you exactly what is in the soil or groundwater. It tells you whether the property history and current conditions create enough environmental concern to justify intrusive investigation. That distinction matters in 2026. Buyers, lenders, attorneys, and developers evaluating property in Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken, […]