Environment

TOTAL TRI EMISSIONS FOR NJ CHEMICAL SECTOR DOWN 93% SINCE 1988

The chemistry industry in New Jersey has shown remarkable progress in managing and reducing waste, as highlighted by the latest 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis report released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this month. The report shows a significant decrease in environmental releases of chemicals from facilities covered by the program, and a notable increase in waste management and recycling by member facilities

CCNJ members are continuously identifying source reduction opportunities to minimize waste and its impact on the environment. Our members create the science to produce the products that improve and sustain our quality life.  Our members are committed to reducing their environmental impact, while supporting a robust New Jersey economy.
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Environment Related Position Papers

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  • February 1, 2019

    COMMENTS: AIR TOXICS AND FUMIGATION ISSUES

    The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) and the Chemistry Council of New Jersey/Site Remediation Industry Network (CCNJ/SRIN) (collectively, “Commenters”) submit preliminary comments on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) proposals on air toxics and fumigation standards, as presented in NJDEP’s stakeholder meeting on January 17, 2019.


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  • January 31, 2019

    POSITION PAPER:CCNJ OPPOSES SENATE BILL 1073 & ASSEMBLY BILL 2694

    This bill(s) would allow for the creation of a new county or municipal bureaucracy to manage stormwater utilities. There is little debate that this state already has too many facets of government on the municipal, county and state levels. CCNJ believes, despite being permissive, that this legislation would add an entirely new layer of governmental oversite, with unlimited taxing authority.


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  • October 11, 2018

    COMMENTS: REGARDING NEW JERSEY 2019 ENERGY MASTER PLAN – REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION

    Energy is a vital component of the industry’s cost structure and higher energy prices can have a substantial impact on our members and the consumers of their products.  As such, we support goals to drive down the cost of energy for all customers, to promote a diverse portfolio of new, clean, in-state generation and to reward energy efficiency and energy conservation and reduce peak demand.  The Council believes that these goals are in the best interests of all energy consumers, as their implementation will lead to significant improvement in energy utilization throughout the state, ensure that the environment remains protected, and foster innovation and economic growth.


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  • June 28, 2018

    COMMENTS: POTENTIAL REPORTING CHANGES TO THE TOXIC CATASTROPHE PREVENTION ACT PROGRAM

    On behalf of the members of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ), we would like to share our concerns regarding the attached draft “Annual Report Compliance Audit and Near Miss Handout” dated May 2, 2018, which summarizes potential changes to the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) annual report requirements.


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  • June 6, 2018

    COMMENTS: NJPDES FISCAL YEAR 2018 ANNUAL FEE REPORT AND ASSESSMENT OF FEES

    First, we would like to share some history and background on our past efforts in advocating for improvements to the NJPDES fee structure.  Back in 2013 and 2014, CCNJ and its members participated in NJPDES stakeholder meetings with the focus on ensuring that the reduction of permittees and environmental loading was taken into account when calculating the industrial NJPDES fees, which were rising uncontrollably.


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  • March 6, 2018

    COMMENTS: ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION TECHNICAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENT VERSION 1.4

    CCNJ and the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) provided comments on the proposed revisions to the Technical Guidance for Ecological Evaluation (EE) to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on March 6, 2018.


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  • February 22, 2018

    COMMENTS: IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN TECHNICAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENT VERSION 2.0

    CCNJ and the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) provided comments on the proposed revisions to the Technical Guidance for Immediate Environmental Concern (IEC) to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on February 22, 2018.


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  • February 5, 2018

    COMMENTS: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INPUT FOR PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONATE

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) and the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the Drinking Water Quality Institute (DWQI) pursuant to the Institute’s request for public input regarding the recently released subcommittee reports on Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS). CCNJ/SRIN have long advocated for greater transparency and public input with respect to DWQI’s activities and we appreciate the steps taken to provide this opportunity.


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  • October 6, 2017

    COMMENTS: NJDEP PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO AIR QUALITY RULES (DEP DOCKET NO. 12-17-06, PROPOSAL NO. PRN 2017-139)

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP, the Department) on the proposed amendments to Air Quality, Energy, and Sustainability Program rules published in the New Jersey Register on August 7, 2017.


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  • September 29, 2017

    COMMENTS: NJDEP PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SITE REMEDIATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RULES (DEP DOCKET NO. 10-17-06, PROPOSAL NO. PRN 2017-134)

    COMMENTS ON NJDEP PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SITE REMEDIATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RULES (DEP DOCKET NO. 10-17-06, PROPOSAL NO. PRN 2017-134)


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Environment Related Chemunique Posts

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  • November 29, 2022

    Are You Ready For EPA’s New Risk Management Program Rule and OSHA’s New Process Safety Management Standards?

    In August, the Environmental Protection Agency published proposed rules seeking to amend its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations.


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  • November 29, 2022

    ERM To Present Actionable Stakeholder Outreach Plans To Meet NJ Environmental Justice Regulations At Plant Operations Workshop, December 6

    If one thing is clear about the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Administrative Order (AO 2021-24) and the forthcoming Environmental Justice rules, community engagement and outreach is an integral part of compliance.


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  • October 31, 2022

    Chasing Arrows Bill Removed From Committee Agenda

    During last year’s lame duck session, Assemblyman Paul Moriarty <a href="https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=250">(D-4</a>) introduced legislation that would prohibit certain products for sale, import or distribution in New Jersey, unless the product has been determined by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), to be "widely recycled."   This bill is often referred to as, "chasing arrows" in an acknowledgment of the symbol associated with recycling. 


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  • October 31, 2022

    DEP Establishes Interim SRS For PFAS

    On October 17, 2022, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) published a public notice in the New Jersey Register (NJR) establishing interim residential and non-residential Soil Remediation Standards (SRS) for the ingestion-dermal exposure pathway for perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (also known as GenX) listed in Table 1 below.


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  • October 31, 2022

    DEP NJPACT Land Use Rulemaking Update

    On October 19, 2022, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) held an engagement session on their New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJPACT) Inland Flood Protection rulemaking efforts. 


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  • September 30, 2022

    CCNJ/SRIN Submit Comments On DEP’s SWQS Rule Proposal

    On September 2, 2022, CCNJ submitted comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on their Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) rule proposal, which was published in the New Jersey Register on July 5, 2022.


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  • September 30, 2022

    CCNJ/SRIN Submit Comments On DEP’s EJ Rule Proposal

    On September 2, 2022, CCNJ and our Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) submitted comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on their Environmental Justice (EJ) rule proposal, which was published in the New Jersey Register on June 6, 2022.


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  • June 30, 2022

    CCNJ & Lowenstein Host Informational Workshop On Proposed Environmental Justice Regulations

    On June 22, 2022, CCNJ offered a two-hour webinar on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)’s Environmental Justice (EJ) rule proposal that was published in the New Jersey Register on June 6, 2022.


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  • May 4, 2022

    Senate Environment And Energy Committee Hold Hearing On Climate Change Efforts In New Jersey

    On April 21, the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee held a hearing to discuss New Jersey’s efforts to combat climate change. The committee heard from invited guests from the electric and natural gas utility sector, academia, and climate change NGOs.


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  • May 4, 2022

    CCNJ Continues To Push For Changes In NJPDES Permit Fee Structure

    Established in 1981, the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) was created by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to protect New Jersey’s ground and surface water quality.  However, since its inception, these permit fees have grown exponentially, and today they far exceed any similar fee structure or assessment compared to any of our neighboring states.


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Environment Related Resources

  • June 1, 2013

    As Hurricane Season Begins: Reminders to Minimize and Report Releases

    Unlike some other natural disasters, the onset of a hurricane can allow early preparations to minimize its effect on a facility. Owners/operators typically take prudent preventive action by safely shutting down processes, or otherwise operate under emergency operations procedures, before hurricane force winds and associated stormsurge flooding can damage facilities and cause uncontrolled releases of hazardous chemicals.


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