Summary of Environmental Regulations

The following is a summary of environmental regulations and requirements. For information on a particular category, please click one of the following links:

• Hazardous Waste
• Elementary Neutralization
• Solvent Recovery
• Universal Wastes
• Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) - New York Public Health Law
• Petroleum/Chemical Storage (Tanks)
• Clean Water Act
• Clean Air Act - State Facility Permit
• Pesticides
• Asbestos/Lead
• Toxic Substance Control Act
• Spill Response
• Environmental Management System (recommended by the EPA)
• View Entire Summary

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Spill Response

• Spill control and cleanup materials are required for locations where hazardous chemicals and wastes are stored or used.
• Staff must be trained to make proper notifications for petroleum and hazardous substance spills.
• Staff must receive training and equipment to contain and clean up spills. Large spills must be cleaned up by trained emergency responders.

Note: This list is not inclusive of all environmental regulations and requirements. If you have any questions, please call EH&S at 631-632-6410.

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