New York State Insights — Page 2
Environmental consulting articles for New York State outside the five boroughs: NYSDEC programs, Part 375 cleanups, Hudson Valley and Long Island projects. Page 2 of 4.
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 […]
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 […]
New York State Asbestos Inspections: Industrial Code Rule 56 Compliance for Building Permits
A building permit does not clear asbestos risk. In New York, the asbestos question must be addressed before renovation, remodeling, repair, or demolition work begins: and often before construction documents move through the approval process. For owners, developers, architects, and contractors, the practical issue is simple: if the survey is late, incomplete, or signed by […]
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 […]
NYSDEC’s New SEQRA Environmental Justice Mandate: What Developers Need to Know About the DACAT Tool
When the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) adopted amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 617 on April 24, 2026, it didn’t just tweak paperwork: it fundamentally altered how development projects are evaluated across the state. Taking effect on June 12, 2026, these State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) amendments operationalize the Environmental Justice […]
NYSDEC Proposes Landmark Landfill Leachate Treatment Rules: PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane in the Crosshairs
On July 1, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) signaled a seismic shift in waste management policy. The department officially proposed landmark amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 360 and 363, targeting the systematic treatment of emerging contaminants in landfill leachate. For active Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Construction and Demolition (C&D) […]
Managing PFAS in Recycled Biosolids: NYSDEC’s 2026 Regulatory Overhaul
As of August 2026, New York’s PFAS framework for biosolids is no longer limited to wastewater treatment plant residuals. NYSDEC now requires a broader data and management approach covering biosolids sources, commercial biosolids-derived products, land application, and: through separate proposed rules: landfill leachate. The practical message for municipalities, wastewater utilities, agricultural operators, product manufacturers, and […]
Navigating NYSDEC’s New Part 617 SEQR Amendments and DACAT Tool
Published August 10, 2026 New York developers, property owners, and project teams face a changed SEQR workflow. NYSDEC adopted amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 617 on April 24, 2026. The amendments became effective June 11, 2026, and add environmental justice and disadvantaged community considerations to the State Environmental Quality Review process. The practical issue is […]
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 […]
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 […]