By Renee Sosnowski The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is considering adding a rule to establish fees to replace Subchapter 5 of Chapter 1 of Title 24 of the Air Pollution Control Code (the “Air Code”), which will be repealed as of May 6, 2016. The new fee schedule retains the… View more

By Bruno Caligara The NYC DEP regulates the amount of sound and vibration being transmitted between commercial establishments and their adjoining neighbors. While residential sound transmission is the responsibility of the DOB, The New York City Noise Code – rules and regulations for these commercial establishment – is regulated by the… View more

By Frank Fortino Nearly three decades ago in 1988, Local Law 26 the community “Right to Know” law was enacted. The purpose of the law was straightforward – to protect the public from the dangers of hazardous and toxic substances. Over the years, the  Law went through some modifications, first in… View more

By Frank Fortino Filing for Year 2014 starts on January 1st, 2015. All filings must be completed by March 1st. The New York City Right-to-Know Law, Local Law 26 of 1988, deems it necessary that all commercial, industrial, or public facilities that utilize, house, process, or handle any substances on NYC’S… View more