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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  • June 1, 2021

    CCNJ COMMENTS: NJDEP PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FUMIGANTS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS, N.J.A.C. 7:27, 7:27A

    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, Department) on the Proposed Amendments to the Permit and Reporting Requirements for Fumigants and Other Hazardous Air Pollutants published in the New Jersey Register on March 1, 2021 (Proposed Amendments). The Proposed Amendments present widely sweeping changes to the regulation of fumigants and fumigation operations that will impact a range of industries beyond fumigation


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  • December 28, 2020

    CCNJ COMMENTS: ARS MGW TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

    CCNJ/SRIN submitted the ARS MGW Technical Guidance comments to DEP. Included at the end are the two documents that are referenced in our comment spreadsheet.


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  • December 21, 2020

    CCNJ COMMENTS: 1,4-DIOXANE PUBLIC COMMENT

    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 1,4-dioxane. CCNJ/SRIN have long advocated for greater transparency and public input with respect to DWQI’s activities, and we appreciate this opportunity.


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  • November 23, 2020

    PRE-PROPOSAL COMMENTS ON NJDEP EJ RULEMAKING EFFORT

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) and Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) appreciate the opportunity to provide the following pre-proposal comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on the environmental justice (EJ) rulemaking focus areas, as presented at the October 22, 2020 virtual initial public information session. Please note that these initial comments are limited based on what information has been shared so far. CCNJ/SRIN respectfully request that the NJDEP follow through with their statement about committing to scheduling future focus group and stakeholder meetings, and remain engaged with stakeholders on this rulemaking effort.


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  • March 10, 2020

    PRELIMINARY COMMENTS ON NJDEP NJPACT RULEMAKING EFFORT – REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS IN NJ

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following preliminary comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on the potential pathways to reduce carbon emissions in the state to achieve the goals of 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2006 levels by 2050 and 100% clean energy by 2050, as presented at the stakeholder meeting held on February 25, 2020.


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  • March 6, 2020

    PRELIMINARY COMMENTS ON NJDEP NJPACT RULEMAKING EFFORT – PERIODIC MONITORING AND REPORTING OF NJ’S GHG EMISSIONS

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following preliminary comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) on the greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring and reporting rulemaking focus areas, as presented at the stakeholder meeting held on February 21, 2020.


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  • September 13, 2019

    COMMENTS: 2019 ENERGY MASTER PLAN – PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND AFFORDABILITY

    Chemistry Council of New Jersey

    Our members continue to be concerned with the high cost of energy in New Jersey.  In a CCNJ membership survey conducted during the months of June and July of 2018, respondents for the eleventh consecutive year, unanimously ranked energy costs as one of the top issues of concern facing their companies in New Jersey.  Energy is a vital component of our industry’s cost structure, and higher energy prices can have a substantial impact on both jobs and the bottom line of our member companies.  New Jersey’s industrial energy rates are still some of the highest in the nation, about 45% above the national average.  As large energy users, the state’s energy policies are of critical importance to our members.


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  • May 31, 2019

    COMMENTS: NJDEP PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS RULES, GROUND WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID AND PERFLUOROOCTANESULFONIC ACID

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP, the Department) on the proposed amendments to various rules, including Discharges of Petroleum and Other Hazardous Substances (DPHS) Rules, Ground Water Quality Standards (GWQS) Rules, Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) Rules, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Rules, and New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) Rules, for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) published in the New Jersey Register on April 1, 2019.


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  • March 26, 2019

    COMMENTS: NJDEP SOIL REMEDIATION STANDARDS

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) and the Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN) would like to share our concerns regarding the upcoming New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP, the Department) rule proposal that is expected to update various Soil Remediation Standards (SRS) and also change Impact to Ground Water (IGW) and Vapor Intrusion (VI) screening levels into remediation standards.


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  • March 22, 2019

    COMMENTS: NJDEP DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 23 GUIDANCE

    On behalf of our members, the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) appreciates the opportunity to provide the following comments to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP, the Department) on the draft Environmental Justice (EJ) Executive Order No. 23 Guidance, dated December 17, 2018.


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Environment Related Chemunique Posts

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  • September 13, 2024

    CCNJ Works To Advance Paint Stewardship Legislation

    As the legislative session prepares to reconvene, there is widespread speculation about how the Legislature will proceed and which initiatives will take priority as we approach a gubernatorial election year.


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  • September 13, 2024

    ‘MADE In New Jersey’ Manufacturing Day Is Celebrating All Things New Jersey Manufacturing

    CCNJ is proud to support "MADE in New Jersey" Manufacturing Day - October 4


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  • August 13, 2024

    Grant Hutchings, Infineum, Elected Chair Of CCNJ Board Of Trustees

    The Chemistry Council of New Jersey Board of Trustees has recently undergone a leadership change, with Grant Orin Hutchings, Production Manager at Bayway Chemical Plant, Infineum USA, L.P., being elected as the new Board Chair. Having been a dedicated member of the Board since 2021, Grant brings a wealth of experience in the chemical industry and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, making him well-suited to guide the Council in this new role.


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  • August 13, 2024

    Hollender And McCabe Appointed To CCNJ Board Of Trustees

    The Chemistry Council of New Jersey  Board of Trustees recently appointed two esteemed professionals to its leadership team, reflecting the Council’s commitment to broadening its perspectives and expertise. At a recent meeting, the Board unanimously selected Rebecca Hollender, Practice Leader with TRC, and Carol McCabe, Managing Partner of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, to serve a two-year term on the Board, representing CCNJ’s Associate Member companies. Their tenure will commence in September 2024.


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  • August 13, 2024

    Recap Of July 2024 DWQI Meeting

    The Drinking Water Quality Institute (DWQI) held a virtual meeting on July 2, 2024.


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  • June 27, 2024

    Update On DEP Site Remediation Permitting Efforts

    Within the past year, CCNJ, along with our Site Remediation Industry Network (SRIN), has been engaged in and supportive of a couple Remedial Action Permit (RAP) efforts initiated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) that would expedite a universe of applications based on certain criteria.


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  • May 30, 2024

    Advanced Recycling Legislation Unanimously Released By New Jersey Assembly Environment And Solid Waste Committee

    Assembly Bill 2776, which exempts certain plastic materials processed at advanced plastic processing facilities from state laws regulating solid waste disposal and recycling, a Chemistry Council of NJ (CCNJ) backed initiative, was recently released by the New Jersey Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.


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  • May 30, 2024

    NJDEP Publishes Soil Remediation Standards Rule Proposals

    On May 20, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Bureau of Release Prevention published a Discharges of Petroleum and Other Hazardous Substances (DPHS) rule proposal in the New Jersey Register.


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  • May 30, 2024

    NJDEP Opens Public Comment Periods For SOTA Manuals

    On May 20, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection published a Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment in the New Jersey Register for the following two State-of-the-Art (SOTA) documents:


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  • May 30, 2024

    DEP Posts Draft NJPACT Land Use Rule Proposal

    Please be advised that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Watershed and Land Management Program posted a courtesy copy of a rule proposal as part of their New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJPACT) Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) initiative.


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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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