On January 22, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Local Law 11 of 2015 which requires the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) to report annually to the city council on outstanding Environmental Control Board (ECB)-adjudicated judgments by November 1.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Report detailing the city's progress in meeting the purposes of the chapter on environmental purchases, the total value of goods contracts entered into by any agency that comply with one or more city environmental purchasing standards, and other information.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Summary of OER Clean Soil Bank deliveries to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. Over 40,000 cubic yards of clean soil were transferred to Parks sites across the city.
This report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that DOHMH conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
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Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc
Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc
Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc
Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc
Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc
Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc.
The Department of Design & Construction Office of Sustainable Design has been a leader in developing high performing built environments that emphasize energy saving techniques such as geothermal heat pumps.
The Mayor of New York City issues a Statement of Administration Policy Against Addition of Infrastructure That Expands The Supply Of Fossil Fuels in NYC.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services and NYC Fleet will issue, implement, and update a Clean Fleet Transition Plan that will be updated every two years.
The Mayor of New York City orders that every City agency shall develop and begin implementation of a plan to eliminate the purchase of single use plastic beverage bottles.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
The de Blasio Administration today filed a joint lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to revoke a permit implementing stricter greenhouse gas and zero emission vehicle standards.
A Waterfowl Management Program was developed to evaluate and mitigate pollutant impacts (fecal coliform bacteria) from migratory and resident waterbirds (waterfowl, gulls and cormorants). The purpose of this report is to evaluate the trends in bird numbers and their effect on fecal coliform bacteria
Mayor's Office of Sustainability is fighting a battle witch climate, gaining more support partnering with outdoor retailer REI Co-op in order to launch opt to Act NYC, to continue combat climate change.
In compliance with Local Law 118 of 2005, the City conducts a survey once every four years of construction vendors purchasing EPP products. Agencies request purchasing data from vendors with relevant open construction contracts not subject to the more comprehensive Local Law 86 of 2005.
This document is the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the adoption of the CWZ Program, including its associated Appendices, Notice of Completion, Statements of Findings (DSNY, City Council, Office of the Mayor), and Technical Memoranda.
This investigative report by Comptroller Scott M. Stringer examines how City agencies charged with eradicating childhood lead poisoning for years missed crucial opportunities to protect children from the immense harms associated with lead exposure.
New York City has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Transcript of Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his plan protect bike lanes in order to encourage people to use sources of transportation that are better for the environment.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Building on a strong history of strategic planning spanning more than two centuries, this plan outlines seven goals and forty-three specific initiatives that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will use to achieve its vision to be a world class water and wastewater utility
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Mayor de Blasio put several of Trump's properties on notice, fining them millions of dollars per year if they fail to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
Ground has been broken on an $84 million infrastructure upgrade project in Brookville, Queens. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is presenting a series of events for the public focusing on today's pressing environmental issues.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
OneNYC 2050, the long-term sustainability plan, is a strategy to secure our city’s future against the challenges of today and tomorrow. With bold actions to confront our climate crisis, achieve equity, and strengthen our democracy, we are building a strong and fair city.
Mayor de Blasio addresses the public, taking a stand against climate change. He provides information about the dangers of climate ways along with ways to combat it.
Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
The Mayor hereby orders that every City agency shall develop and begin implementation of a plan to eliminate the expenditure of City funds for the direct purchase of unnecessary single use plastic food ware.
WHEREAS, limiting plastic waste will support both the City’s Zero Waste goals and carbon reductions, and eliminating the use of City funds for the unnecessary purchase of single-use plastics will allow the City to send less waste to landfills and cut emissions associated with the production.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is tasked through its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit to implement and maintain a floatables control program as well as a monitoring program to provide a means to assess and measure its effectiveness.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order today that will reduce the size of the City’s on-road vehicle fleet, deepening its commitment to address climate change and reduce emissions 80 percent by 2050. With transcript.
The Mayor continues the Clean Fleet Plan in which All agencies operating fleet units will take all required efforts to achieve the environmental and efficiency performance goals within the NYC Clean Fleet Plan.
Mayor de Blasio today released findings of a study that determined the City’s comprehensive strategy for the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) project. The study evaluated dozens of adaptation measures and identified a set of strategies to build resilience in Lower Manhattan.
The Mayor’s latest budget plan adds $23 million over the years 2020-2023 for his LeadFreeNYC initiative, and brings the total amount of funds budgeted for the program to $39 million. But that still leaves the program’s funding well short of the original commitment.
Value Ambassador Program focus on the Bureau of Legal Affairs. Journalists from the Resilience Journalism Fellowship at the CUNY School of Journalism toured the Paerdegat Basin Natural Area in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn.
DSNY has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for the proposed CWZ Program pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Procedure. DSNY is now extending the public comment period for the DGEIS from Mar 25, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019.
DSNY has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for the proposed CWZ Program pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Procedure. DSNY is now extending the public comment period for the DGEIS from Mar 25, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019.
Representatives of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) attended the 91st Annual Meeting of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). 2018 highlights from the watershed.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
TheNew York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) is the largest ongoing urban air monitoring program of any U.S. city. NYCCAS is a collaboration between the Health Department and Queens College of the City University of New York and tracks changes in air quality over time.
Report stating the number of notices of violation issued for engine idling violations returnable to the OATH Hearings Division (previously known as the ECB) including the total amount of penalties imposed for such notices of violations.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Vincent Sapienza reviews several of the agency's accomplishments from the past year. Spotlight on DEP employees who represent the agency's core values.
In Fiscal 2009, MOCS completed the pilot program to study the feasibility of using “green cleaning” products in City facilities, as required by Local Law 123 of 2003 (LL 123). LL 123 noted that the use of environmentally preferable cleaning products may result in improved indoor air quality.
The objective of this Plan is to summarize the Enhanced Wildlife Management Strategies that DEP has implemented to protect public health at Hillview Reservoir.
Mayor de Blasio, Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, and Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Director Mark Chambers announced today that the City’s styrofoam ban is in effect, eliminating a major source of petroleum based waste.
Work has begun on a $300 million project to install new clean-burning co-generation engines at the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in west Harlem. Ground was broken on a $31 million project to bring street and infrastructure improvements to Far Rockaway, Queens.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is pursuing an energy policy of a "circular economy of organics," aiming to minimize organic waste sent to landfills and maximize the recovery and beneficial use of all resource streams.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced the next step in the City Pension Fund's efforts to fight climate change by divesting from fossil fuel reserve owners.
The purpose of this Hillview Cryptosporidium and Giardia Action Plan (CGAP) is to provide guidance for intra- and inter-agency action and coordination in response to potential elevations in levels of either Giardia cysts or Cryptosporidium oocysts at Hillview Reservoir (HVR), Site 3 (Downtake 1).
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law Local Law 11/2015, which requires the NYC Department of
Finance (DOF) to report annually to the City Council on outstanding Environmental Control
Board (ECB)-adjudicated judgement by November 1 each fiscal year
The de Blasio administration announced their plans for their Long Island City Investment Strategy, which outlines the City's plans to invest $180 million in new City funding for infrastructure improvements, including schools, transportation, and open space.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) participated in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s "A Day in the Life of the Hudson & Harbor" educational event for over 300 public school students.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated its 34th Annual Employee Recognition Day. DEP and Trout Unlimited hosted a conference for educators participating in the Trout in the Classroom program.
Report on auxiliary power Units in FDNY ambulances as Of October 2018 includes an auxiliary power unit to meet the FDNY Green initiative that enables the ambulances to fully operate without the need to run the vehicle’s engine in idle mode.
Mayor’s Office of Sustainability with support from the Department of Education announced that to begin Climate Week in the City they'd be launching BRING IT, a multi-channel campaign focused on helping students, and by extension their family and friends, reduce waste through advocacy and action.
New York City has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor.
The de Blasio Administration announced that it will move forward with the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX), which will increase transit options for over half a million New Yorkers, with a subsequent environmental impact study being planned to analyze the effect of the connector.
Mayor de Blasio's administration announced the welcoming of Climate Week to NYC for the 10th consecutive year, which gathered international leaders from across the public, private and government sectors to showcase and discuss global climate action