Business Resources
Amalgam Separators
New York State regulations at 6 NYCRR 374-4 require that all dental facility waters likely to come into contact with amalgam waste must be treated prior to discharge by an amalgam separator meeting certain specifications. If the discharge is to a sewage treatment works, written notification must be provided to the appropriate sewage treatment works or sewer authority.
Doing Business with DEP
DEP is the largest construction agency in the City, awarding more than $1 billion in contracts for construction, construction related services and engineering services annually. The office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (“ACCO”) is responsible for overseeing all procurement functions of the Agency. Its mission is to support DEP’s operating bureaus in the procurement of goods, services and construction while ensuring that the Agency is in compliance with the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board and the Charter of the City of New York.
The Community Right-to-Know Program Tier II Filing
The Community Right-to-Know program is pleased to announce the implementation of a web-based reporting system for facilities. Called the Tier II Filing System, this system will allow facilities to electronically report their annual Facility Inventory Forms. The Program will begin the online submission program for the 2005 reporting year.
Smart Business
This Guide to DEP Environmental Regulations and Permitting Requirements for Businesses in New York City describes major Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit and non-permit environmental compliance requirements.
Environmental Control Board
The Environmental Control Board (ECB) is the administrative tribunal that provides hearings on notices of violation issued by City agencies. A listing office locations and hours is included.
Dry Cleaners
This guide describes the primary DEP permit and other compliance requirements for existing and new dry cleaners.
EEDAU
The Environmental Economic Development Assistance Unit (EEDAU) works with local businesses and environmental organizations to foster the joint goals of economic development and environmental protection, providing regulatory assistance, green business development, and pollution prevention and financial services.
Smart Printing
This guide will assist New York City’s printers, including lithographic, flexographic, screen and gravure printers, to understand and comply with applicable regulations of the DEP.
Preventing Grease Discharges into Sewers
What you should know about preventing the discharge of grease into public sewers.
New Procedures for Boiler Renewal/Annual Filings
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Buildings (DOB) are working together on a cooperative project that will allow boiler owners to submit their required DEP triennial renewal requests and DOB annual inspection reports together on one form (BO-9) and at one location (Department of Buildings). More information about this new streamlined process, which will be available September 6, 2005, can be found on the DOB website.
Asbestos Abatement Activity and Certification Forms
Online forms and filing instructions for abatement activities of asbestos-containing materials and asbestos certification, as established under the Asbestos Control Program Rules.
Drought Response
When a drought emergency is declared, water-use can be restricted according to the City's drought regulations.
Last updated March 1, 2007