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.
Report detailing the outreach and education efforts made by the Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance pursuant to section 28-320.5, including, but not limited to information provided about incentive programs and other sources of funding and the number of staff members working at the Of
It’s been a year since the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice(MOCEJ) released PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, the first climate plan of the Adams administration and the fifth in the city’s history. In that time,MOCEJ has achieved many of its goals and sub-goals.
New York City, a longtime leader when it comes to climate action, has made significant progress over the last 12 months on the ambitious climate goals laid out in PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, its strategic climate plan. This Progress Report highlights that progress.
A second follow-up report was held to see whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications had implemented the 12 recommendations made in a previous audit. The status and description of each recommendation is included.
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.
Over the last year, airline on-time performance across the nation has sunk to unprecedented poor levels. This report details the impact of the nation's worsening flight delays on the economy and environment.
This audit reviewed DDC’s oversight of the maintenance of 545 rain gardens that were under contract guarantee—and therefore subject to contractual maintenance provisions—during Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020 and 2021 as of July 24, 2020.
The report evaluates the City’s storm operations, interagency coordination,
public communications, community preparedness, and long-term projects and plans to manage
stormwater.
DCWP enforces the City law where certain businesses are prohibited from leaving store doors open while air conditioners or central cooling systems are running. The campaign lets store owners know that they can protect the environment and save money – simply by shutting the front door.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To comply with the Local Law, the Mayor's Office of Contract Services sent each mayoral agency a request for information about the agency's textile goods procurements within the four-year period required in the Local Law.
Revised NYC DEP Standard Sewer and Water Specifications - Revised definitions in Section 10.01, new Section 10.37 - CORROSIVE SOILS for testing prior to polyethylene wrapping ductile iron pipe.
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.
Compliance with the Code of Conduct is now a specific requirement of the Maintenance of Site item. Requirements for snow removal and salting have been updated.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
This report records compliance with, and exemptions from, New York city charter section 224.1: Green Building Standards for fiscal year 2020 as reported by applicable capital building agencies.
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 Annual Report provides an update on the NYC Green Infrastructure Program, including achievements and advancements through 2020, and outlines what is in store for 2021.
Department of Environmental Protection initiates three-year knowledge sharing agreement with the city of Copenhagen, Denmark to study intense rainfall events related to climate change. Both cities will share best practices on strategies to accommodate heavy rainfall as well as models for estimating the economic savings of implementing robust stormwater management systems. The Bureau of Public Affairs winds down summer programs including water-on-the-go fountains, rain barrel giveaways and its Trout in the Classroom program. Floating wetlands, or wave attenuators, installed in Jamaica Bay, the Rockaways.
Final portion of Paerdegat Basin capital project completed, including restoration of 52 acres of native grasslands and wetlands. Past work involved construction of a Combined Sewer Overflow Retention Facility. 13 Environmental Police Officers graduate from Department of Environmental Protection academy and 22 new employees attend orientation. Annual Employee Recognition Day held at DC37 headquarters. DEP supports New York Cares Annual Coat Drive.
The Employee of the Month program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding personal effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
Bureau of Water Supply celebrates opening of new water quality laboratory in Hawthorne, Westchester County. This facility will replace the Kensico Laboratory built in 1955. Planning initiated for upgrading of the Distribution Laboratory at the agency's Lefrak City headquarters. Work on the Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel continuing according to schedule.
Stormwater Management Program in development according to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Profile of Department of Environmental Protection employee and Navy veteran Yanique Foote. Governor Cuomo visits Rondout Reservoir as part of the Ride the Catskills motorcycle run.
Pilot program opens grounds of Jerome Park Reservoir to the public. New York City Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers social services to Department of Environmental Protection employees. DEP team takes award at 18th annual New York City Technology Forum.
The Employee of the Month program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding personal effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
Groundbreaking held for Staten Island's first mid-island bluebelt system. A total of 62 bluebelt wetlands, which help to naturally filter stormwater, have already been built on the south shore. New York City agencies prepare for Thanksgiving Day parade. Department of Environmental Police conduct search for missing single engine plane in the vicinity of Titicus Reservoir.
Overview of Department of Environmental Protection's recreational boating program at Cannonsville, Neversink, Pepacton, and Schoharie Reservoirs. DEP monitoring reveals that boaters, who are instructed to steam clean their approved watercraft before use, have had no negative impact on water quality. Watershed Agricultural Council opens the Pure Catskills Marketplace, an online market for farm and forest products. United States Environmental Protection Agency awards DEP a Breathe Easy Award for its response to Local Law 77, requiring diesel-powered non-road equipment of 50 horsepower or greater to be equipped with a filter.
Design underway for Catskill Aqueduct Repair and Rehabilitation project, which will comprehensively clean and repair the cut and cover portions of the aqueduct for the first time since their construction. Commissioner Emily Lloyd and Deputy Commissioners Angela Licata and Vincent Sapienza represent Department of Environmental Protection at the United Nations International Conference on Water, Megacities and Global Change.
Commissioner Emily Lloyd announces agency developments to confront stormwater management challenges: Bureaus of Sustainability and Legal Affairs (BLA), Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO), Bureau of Water Supply (BWS), and Bureau of Engineering, Design and Construction (BEDC) will each contribute to long-ranging plan. Department of Environmental Protection donates valve actuator from the New Croton Dam to new museum inside former keeper's house at Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County. Retired DEP Police Lieutenant Albert Hick Murphy celebrates his 100th birthday.
Department of Environmental Protection in talks with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference over use of unique structure on Pepacton Reservoir property. The New York Times publishes article on Sponge Park, a $1.5 million pilot project to intercept stormwater and other pollutants that would otherwise enter the Gowanus Canal. Over 600 toys collected in annual Holiday Toy Drive.
Centennial history of the Catskill water supply system, from 1897 to the end of 1915. On December 27, 1915, drinking water was supplied from the watershed surrounding the Ashokan Reservoir to portions of the Bronx, marking the first time that the system was employed for residential use. All five boroughs would eventually receive this water in 1917.
The Employee of the Month program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding personal effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
Commissioner Emily Lloyd writes on the challenges facing the Department of Environmental Protection in future years, including climate change, repairs to the Delaware Aqueduct, and reduction of daily water consumption. The expanded Home Water Assistance Program will now provide 52,000 low-income homeowners with an automatic credit on their water bill, up from 12,500 in 2014. The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations addressed a water condition on Rockland Avenue and Burton Court on Staten Island.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Department of Environmental Protection's Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest, which is open to second through twelfth grade students in New York City and upstate watersheds. Work proceeds on a $30 million project to construct litter control devices along Newtown Creek. Currently four of these below-ground capture devices are being installed by the Bureau of Engineering, Design and Construction. Due to seasonally unusual warmth, robotic monitoring buoys were removed from the Ashokan Reservoir much later than typically occurs.
Sewer infrastructure upgrades are underway in south Queens, including the installation of new interceptor sewers under the Belt Parkway and three hydraulic levees that will increase efficiency for the local network. When these projects are completed, an estimated 300 million additional gallons of wastewater per year will be diverted to the Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant. An enclosed receiving tank is also being constructed at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment plant as part of an experimental project with Waste Management and the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority.
Department of Environmental Protection employees worked to ensure critical services remained operational throughout Winter Storm Jonas, which caused more than 30 inches of snowfall in sections of New York City. Activities included regular water testing, repairs and service on water mains, and snow clearance. The 2015 New York City Water Challenge to Restaurants program succeeded in reducing water use by 2.5 million gallons.
The total acreage of publically accessible New York City-owned watershed lands has risen to over 130,000, following the addition of 2,800 acres in 2015. A $33 million sewer upgrade project in northern Queens, which will begin this spring, is projected to divert 225 million gallons of wastewater per year from Bowery and Flushing Bays. Repairs have been completed to four box culverts in the Cannonsville Reservoir 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Law Air Reports are required annually by Local Law 77 of 2003 and Local Laws 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of 2005. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available control technologies to redcue particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the environment.
Local Law Air Reports are required annually by Local Law 77 of 2003 and Local Laws 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of 2005. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available control technologies to redcue particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the environment.
The Demand Management Unit within DEP is tasked with development of a citywide strategy that will outline DEP's plan for implementation of water demand management projects between now and 2021. The Water Demand Management Plan identifies six key strategies for managing water demand in New York City in light of the Water for the Future program, and details 21 specific initiatives to be implemented over the next eight years in order to achieve targeted water demand reductions.
The Demand Management Unit within DEP is tasked with development of a citywide strategy that will outline DEP's plan for implementation of water demand management projects between now and 2021. The Water Demand Management Plan identifies six key strategies for managing water demand in New York City in light of the Water for the Future program, and details 21 specific initiatives to be implemented over the next eight years in order to achieve targeted water demand reductions.
The Demand Management Unit within DEP is tasked with development of a citywide strategy that will outline DEP's plan for implementation of water demand management projects between now and 2021. The Water Demand Management Plan identifies six key strategies for managing water demand in New York City in light of the Water for the Future program, and details 21 specific initiatives to be implemented over the next eight years in order to achieve targeted water demand reductions.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection presentation on ongoing and planned water quality improvements to sewer and stormwater infrastructure adjacent to Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal
Summary of programs involved in marine debris reduction, especially GreeNYC, which will use media strategies to convince city residents to engage in environmentally conscious behaviors.
In 2014 the Green Infrastructure Program updated standards for Right-of-way Bioswale designs, and created a standard design for a Right-of-way Rain Garden. $36 million dollars was committed in 2014 toward the construction of green infrastructure in underserved parks spaces, in support of the New York City Community Parks initiative. Two green infrastructure schoolyards were built as part of an ongoing partnership with the Trust for Public Land.
By December 2015 $187 million has been spent toward the implementation of green infrastructure in New York City. The Department of Environmental Protection began a Research and Development Program to build on existing monitoring and substantially expand the agency's ability to collect new data. Priority Areas have been identified for planned system improvements. Construction activity has peaked on many right-of-way green infrastructure contracts, with more than 1,000 practices constructed and another 1,500 substantially completed. The DEP initiated design retrofits on over 100 publicly owned properties this year.
Fiscal year annual update to New York City Department of Environmental Protection recycling plan, produced in compliance with Local Law 36, governing waste prevention, reuse and recycling by City agencies.
The Employee of the Month program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding personal effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
All 5,300 buildings in New York City that had previously used No. 6 heating oil have converted to cleaner fuel sources, leading to significant reductions in air pollution citywide. The Department of Environmental Protection has been performing inspections and repairs on water mains and sewers in Lower Manhattan following a recent crane collapse. A micro-tunnel boring machine (MTBM) has arrived at Schoharie Reservoir for use in constructing a permanent release works near the Gilboa Dam.
New York City's drinking water supply is thoroughly tested from its sources to the city delivery system. Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Emily Lloyd details these and other protective measures undertaken to ensure water quality, and welcomes city residents to obtain free home testing kits from 311. The DEP Emerging Leaders Network Mixer will be held at the Rego Community Center. Essay in memoriam of former Deputy Chief Engineer Victor Felgelman, P.E., of the Board of Water Supply.
Eight veteran officers in the Department of Environmental Protection Police Division have been promoted and one 21-year veteran has retired. Aluminum covers and odor control units are being installed at the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor de Blasio and the Metropolitan Engineering Societies Council create an annual Engineer's Week in New York City, which will run this year from February 21-27.
More than 100 positions are on offer in the Department of Environmental Protection's 2016 summer internship program. DEP will also participate in the New York City Summer Youth Employment and Ladders for Leaders programs. Expanded storm sewers in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn are to be installed this spring, in cooperation with the Department of Design and Construction. DEP will clean and repair headstones at the Pepacton Cemetery in Delaware County.
The Department of Environmental Protection has published its 2015 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report in accordance with New York State and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Three New York City hospitals have joined a program to reduce water consumption by 5 percent per month, for a planned reduction of 2.2 million gallons over the same period. NY1 news published a story on the $3 million odor control project being installed at the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Despite the lack of snow in upstate watersheds, winter rains have ensured full reservoir levels. Furthermore, there is little historical connection between low snow levels and drought conditions. Rain barrels were distributed to about 200 homeowners in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx. Staff from the Bureau of Water Supply offered information and access permit registrations at the 39th Annual World Fishing & Outdoor Expo at Rockland County Community College.
The Department of Environmental Protection has published its annual Watershed Recreation Newsletter for the benefit of watershed residents and visitors. The Bureau of Public Affars & Communications has contacted 25,000 homes in southeast Queens to educate about improper grease disposal. DEP staff also performed a citywide affort to educate New Yorkers about water leaks and the means to repair them.
A three-year climate and stormwater management collaboration program with the City of Copenhagen has begun with a series of tours in Brooklyn and Queens. A sewer upgrade project has been presented to Bronx Community Board 11, which is designed to intercept 400 million gallons of annual pollution that would otherwise discharge into Westchester Creek. Approximately 80 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions have been avoided by the Department of Environmental Protection's participation in the New York City Demand Response Program.
The Filtration Avoidance Determination, which allows the Catskill-Delaware system of New York City's water supply to operate unfiltered, is to be renewed this year. This permit is required by the Surface Water Treatment Rule of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. A New York Times article titled How New York Gets its Water examines the methods and infrastructure of the City's water supply system.