Remediation & Brownfields — Page 7
214 expert articles on remediation & brownfields from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Soil Management Plans: How to Avoid the $500k Disposal Surprise
If you’ve spent five minutes on a construction site in New York City or Northern New Jersey, you know that dirt is never just "dirt." It’s either a liability or an asset, and the difference usually comes down to how your consultant handles the Soil Management Plan (SMP). We see it all the time: 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 […]
The Technical Truth: Why Big Firms Fear Specificity
If you’ve spent any time in the New York or New Jersey development world, you know the "Big Firm" pitch. They show up with a glossy deck, a partner you’ll never see again, and a promise of "unmatched resources." But three months into your project, that "unmatched resource" feels like a black box. You’re getting […]
The NYC OER Soil Management Plan: Your Shield Against Disposal Violations
In New York City, dirt is never just dirt. If you’re developing a site with an E-Designation or a Restrictive Declaration, every yard of soil you move is a potential regulatory minefield. The "dirt police": a loose coordination between the NYC Office of Environmental Remediation (OER), the NYSDEC, and the DOB: are not looking for […]
The Data Advantage: Why Our Real-Time Dashboards Beat Your Consultant’s Monthly PDF
Look, we’ve all been there. It’s the middle of the month, your lender is breathing down your neck for a status update on the remediation, and you’re staring at a PDF report that was sent three weeks ago. That report is a static snapshot of a site that doesn’t exist anymore. The soil has been […]