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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  • November 21, 2016

    COMMENTS: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INPUT FOR PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) and Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) appreciates 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 Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA).


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  • February 9, 2016

    COMMENTS: “PLANNING FOR AND RESPONSE TO CATASTROPHIC EVENTS AT CONTAMINATED SITES” TECHNICAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

    On behalf of the members of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) and the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN), we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on the “Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites” (Catastrophic Events) Technical Guidance Document. 


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Environment Related Chemunique Posts

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  • January 31, 2020

    Remedial Investigation/Remedial Action Completion

    On November 12, 2019, the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) met with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP, the Department) Site Remediation & Waste Management Program (SRWMP) Assistant Commissioner Mark Pedersen and staff.


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  • January 31, 2020

    Upcoming H&S and Environment Committee Meetings

    The next CCNJ H&S Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2020.


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  • December 24, 2019

    Bill to Ban Plastic Bags, Polystyrene, and Plastic Straws Gains Traction in the Lame-Duck Session of the Legislature

    Senate Environment Committee Chairman Bob Smith is making a lame-duck push for Senate Bill 2776, which prohibits provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, and polystyrene foam food service products; limits provision of single-use plastic straws.


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  • December 24, 2019

    Legislation Concerning Plant Closings, Transfers, and Mass Layoffs is Amended and Progressing in Lame-Duck.

    Legislation sponsored by Senators Joseph Cryan (D-20) and Nellie Pou (D-35) that would make changes to the Federal WARN Act, was passed by the Senate on December 16 by a vote of 27-13. 


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  • December 24, 2019

    SRRA 2.0 Update

    Following a stakeholder process that formally kicked off in January 2019, Senate Bill S-3682/Assembly Bill A5293 (“Makes various changes to laws governing remediation of contaminated sites”) were signed into law on August 23, 2019. 


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  • December 24, 2019

    2020 Environment and Health & Safety Committee Meeting Dates

    We wanted to share the following Environment and Health & Safety Committee meeting schedules for 2020:


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  • November 27, 2019

    CCNJ and Ecolab Meet with Assemblywoman Speight and Her Staff to Discuss Preventing the Spread of Legionnaires’ Disease

    CCNJ executive director, Dennis Hart, Sean Keefer, Ecolab, director, State & Local Government Relations, Keith Landi, Nalco Water (an Ecolab Company), district manager – Philadelphia / New Jersey Metro Area,  and Ed Waters, CCNJ director of Government Affairs, all met with Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-29) to discuss sustainable solutions to improve water safety and the continued reduction of legionella.


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  • October 31, 2019

    CCNJ Prepares for Busy Lame-Duck Session

    New Jersey’s lame-duck legislative session, which will close out the 2018-2019 Legislative Session, is shaping up to be anything but lame.


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  • October 31, 2019

    December 4: Annual Plant Operations and Management Workshop presented by GEI

    On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, CCNJ will host its Annual Plant Operations Management Workshop presented by GEI.


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  • October 31, 2019

    Call for conference presentations due November 4; Sponsor & Registration Sites Now Live

    The 36<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Conference will take place on April 27-28, 2020 at the Ocean Resort & Casino.


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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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