Regulatory Updates — Page 7
206 expert articles on regulatory updates from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
NY Wastewater Treatment Plants Now Required to Report Cybersecurity Incidents Within 24 Hours
For decades, the primary concern for New York wastewater treatment operators was physical: flow rates, nitrogen levels, and structural integrity. As of March 2026, the regulatory landscape has shifted. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has officially adopted amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 616, 650, and 750, establishing the state’s first mandatory […]
PFAS Soil Leachate Standards: The New Compliance Floor for NJ Remediation
If you’ve been tracking environmental regulations in New Jersey, you know the "interim" grace period for PFAS is officially over. As of June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has formally adopted numeric soil and soil leachate remediation standards for four major per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This isn't just another […]
The Inundation Risk Zone (IRZ): Understanding NJ’s Climate-Adjusted Flood Elevations
The rules for building in New Jersey just changed, and if you’re reading this on June 22, 2026, you have exactly 28 days to decide how you’re going to handle it. On January 20, 2026, the NJDEP officially adopted the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules. This wasn't just another regulatory tweak; it was a […]
NYSDEC’s New DACAT Tool: A Developer’s Guide to Environmental Justice Screening (June 2026)
As of June 12, 2026, the regulatory landscape for New York real estate development has fundamentally shifted. If you are a developer, property investor, or attorney operating in the five boroughs or upstate, the acronym DACAT is no longer a footnote: it is now a critical milestone in your project’s lifecycle. The New York State […]
GHG Mandatory Reporting: Why NY Developers Need a Monitoring Plan by September
If you are a major property owner or developer in New York, the clock isn’t just ticking: it’s racing. As of today, June 29, 2026, you are exactly 64 days away from a critical regulatory deadline that many in the industry are still scrambling to meet. Under 6 NYCRR Part 253, New York’s mandatory Greenhouse […]
REAL Rule Extension Strategy: Managing Project Timelines Through July 2027
For New Jersey real estate developers and property owners, the regulatory landscape just shifted again: this time in your favor, but only if you move fast. In June 2026, the NJDEP officially filed a rulemaking proposal to extend the "legacy" provisions of the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules by a full year. Originally set […]
The GenX Standard: NJDEP Finalizes PFAS Remediation Rules (0.02 µg/L Groundwater)
For years, "forever chemicals" have been the looming shadow over New Jersey real estate and industrial operations. On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) finally stepped out of the interim period and into a hard-coded regulatory reality. With the formal adoption of amendments to the Ground Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C. […]
The LSRP/Developer Relationship: Why Direct Access is a Project Requirement
If you’re a real estate developer in New Jersey, you’ve likely felt the weight of a project hanging on a single signature. That signature belongs to your Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP). Since the enactment of the Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA), the balance of power in New Jersey’s environmental landscape shifted from the state […]
NY ‘Qualified Actions’: Leveraging 2026 SEQRA Exemptions for Parks and Infrastructure
The New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) has long been the "speed bump" of development in the Empire State. For decades, even projects with clear public benefits: like community parks or critical water main replacements: could get mired in months of environmental impact studies, public hearings, and administrative red tape. That changed this […]
NJDEP Historic Fill Guidance: Managing the Legacy of NJ Land
If you’re developing in Jersey City, Newark, or along the Raritan, you aren’t just moving dirt, you’re managing history. In the world of New Jersey real estate, "dirt" is a loaded term. Usually, it refers to historic fill material, a legacy of centuries of industrial growth, swamp reclamation, and urban expansion. But here is the […]
The New NY Environmental Justice Siting Law: How it Redefines ‘Significant Impact’ under SEQRA
If you’re a developer in New York, the calendar just flipped to June 12, 2026, and the ground beneath your project has shifted. The State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) isn't what it was yesterday. With the official implementation of the 2024 Environmental Justice (EJ) Siting Law, the definition of a "significant impact" has been […]
September 1, 2026 Deadline Approaching: Are You Ready for NYSDEC Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting?
The regulatory landscape in New York is shifting, and for many facility owners and fuel suppliers, the clock is officially ticking. Under the NYSDEC Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Program (6 NYCRR Part 253), 2026 is the year where data collection transitions from a suggestion to a strictly enforced legal requirement. If your facility or […]