rDNA Oversight in New York: What you Should Know
When researchers in biology and life science think of work with recombinant nucleic acids, commonly known as rDNA work, phrases like non-viral transfection, viral transduction
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Born and bred in the cradle of the bio-pharma industry, Cambridge, Massachusetts, we brought our expertise to NYC’s life science companies, incubators, and multi-tenant building owners.
Our team of scientists-turned-EHS professionals understands the unique requirements of the NYC ecosystem. We are doing our part to assure the ongoing success of life sciences in NYC.
We free you from the burden of managing complex and evolving regulations. Safety Partners manages it all—from completing applications and corresponding with the appropriate regulatory agencies through developing comprehensive safety manuals and procedures.
Permits & Related Compliance
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FDNY permits, variances, and Certificates of Fitness
EPA site identification number
Wastewater discharge compliance
Department of Conservation waste compliance
Department of Health permits and licenses
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency action plan
NY Hero Act
Relocation
Permit closeouts and amendments
Lease review & surrender documentation
Facility decontamination
Multi-Tenant Building Owner Considerations
Building owner vs. tenant responsibilities
Common area policies and procedures
Hazard communication for building personnel
Community Right-to-Know (RTK)
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulates storage, use and handling of hazardous substances
Additional requirements for extreme weather conditions
Annual reporting and inspections
Safety Partners works with the major science and technology real estate developers in New York City to provide insight into design and planning of multi-tenant lab buildings that makes permitting easier and gives tenants what they expect.
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