Regulatory Updates — Page 5
206 expert articles on regulatory updates from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Cost in NYC & NJ: Sub-Slab Depressurization System Pricing
Published August 12, 2026 · 8-minute read If you’re budgeting a vapor intrusion remedy in New York City or New Jersey, the first number you’ll find online may be misleading. A basic residential radon-style system can cost a few thousand dollars. A regulated vapor intrusion mitigation system for a commercial, multifamily, or mixed-use building can […]
NYSDEC Model and Compliance: NYSDEC Part 253 Mandatory GHG Reporting and the September 1 Monitoring Plan Deadline
For industrial operators, manufacturers, energy providers, and waste management facilities across New York State, regulatory calendars are shifting quickly. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) implementation has reached a critical juncture with 6 NYCRR Part 253: the state’s Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. If your […]
Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) System Design and Operation for NY & NJ Sites
A soil vapor extraction system can remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from unsaturated soil without excavating the entire source area. That matters on dense, active sites across New York City, Hudson County, Newark, Jersey City, and northern New Jersey, where excavation may disrupt structures, utilities, streets, or ongoing operations. SVE is not a plug-and-play equipment […]
NJDEP ISRA Compliance 2026: Expanded Corporate Officer Liability, Alternative Fill Restrictions, and RAP Modernization
The regulatory landscape for New Jersey industrial properties has undergone a fundamental shift. As of mid-2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has fully implemented a suite of rule changes that transform how Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) compliance is handled, reported, and enforced. For developers, property owners, and corporate officers, the "business […]
Vapor Intrusion Testing and Screening: NJDEP Levels and NYC OER Requirements
A vapor intrusion investigation answers one practical question: Are volatile chemicals in soil, soil gas, or groundwater entering a building at concentrations that require further action? The answer depends on the jurisdiction, the chemical, the building, and the quality of the sampling data. New Jersey and New York City use related but different frameworks. NJDEP […]
NJDEP Modernizes Remedial Action Permits: Indoor Air Regulation and Consolidated Applications
For years, managing environmental compliance across complex commercial and industrial properties in New Jersey meant juggling a fragmented suite of applications, permits, and schedules. If your site had both soil impacts and a vapor mitigation system, you were managing separate regulatory tracks with different timelines, separate renewal cycles, and administrative overhead that drained valuable resources […]
NJDEP Finalizes PFAS Remediation Standards: What LSRPs and Site Owners Need to Know
On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officially adopted final, enforceable remediation standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under N.J.A.C. 7:26D, alongside critical amendments to N.J.A.C. 7:9C (Ground Water Quality Standards) and N.J.A.C. 7:26E (Technical Requirements for Site Remediation). For years, Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs), property owners, and […]
NYSDEC SEQRA Amendments 2026: Environmental Justice Assessments Now Required for New York Projects
If you’re developing in New York, the regulatory goalposts just moved. As of June 12, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has officially enacted sweeping amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 617, the regulations governing the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). This isn't just a minor update to the paperwork; it […]
NYSDEC Part 613 Petroleum Bulk Storage: Climate Risk Amendments Coming for New York Facilities
For decades, petroleum bulk storage (PBS) compliance in New York was a matter of checklists and hardware: secondary containment, overfill protection, and leak detection. If your tanks were tight and your paperwork was in order, you were "compliant." That era is ending. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is currently moving to […]
NJDEP Overhauls Remedial Action Permits: Indoor Air Now a Third Media Component Alongside Soil and Groundwater
The landscape of site remediation in New Jersey just underwent its most significant regulatory modernization in years. As of February 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has officially restructured the Remedial Action Permit (RAP) program, fundamentally changing how vapor intrusion and indoor air are managed. For years, the industry operated under a […]
NYSDEC Part 375 BCP Overhaul: What Changed and How It Affects Brownfield Developers
If you are developing contaminated or underutilized urban properties in New York, the rules of the game just fundamentally shifted. The NYSDEC’s comprehensive overhaul of 6 NYCRR Part 375: which officially took effect for projects going forward on December 31, 2025: brings sweeping changes to the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), State Superfund, and Environmental Restoration […]
NYSDEC Proposes Landmark Landfill Leachate PFAS Pretreatment Rules (Part 360/363)
On July 1, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) published a sweeping Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the State Register that fundamentally alters how solid waste management facilities handle leachate. Targeting 6 NYCRR Parts 360 and 363, the proposed amendments establish first-in-nation pretreatment standards specifically designed to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl […]