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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  • 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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  • May 4, 2022

    ICYMI: Recaps Of Recent CCNJ Health & Safety And Environment Committee Meetings

    Recaps of recent CCNJ Committee meetings.


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  • March 31, 2022

    NJ Assembly Environment And Energy Committee Hold Hearing On PFAS

    The NJ Assembly Environment and Energy Committee held a hearing on PFAS in New Jersey and allowed invited guests to participate.


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  • March 31, 2022

    Advanced Recycling Bill Top Priority For CCNJ This Legislative Session

    The Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) recognizes that supporting the circular economy is in the best interest for a sustainable New Jersey. CCNJ has been working with legislators, from both political parties, to increase recycling and recycled material demand in New Jersey.


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  • March 31, 2022

    DEP FY2023 Budget

    On March 10, 2022, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) commissioner, Shawn LaTourette, provided a briefing on the NJDEP’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. 


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  • March 31, 2022

    Industry Coalition Meeting With NJDEP Update

    At an Industry Coalition meeting held on March 16, 2022, with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Deputy Commissioner Sean Moriarty shared the following general updates:


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  • February 28, 2022

    Total TRI Emissions For NJ Chemical Sector Down 94% Since 1988, CCNJ Members Committed To Reducing Environmental Impact

    The Environmental Protection Agency released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that EPA and companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution.


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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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