July 2006
Selected
Proposed Regulations, Adopted Regulations and Notices
Proposed Regulations
NJAC 7:7; 7.7A; 7:14
Grace Periods
New Jersey Register, Vol. 38, No. 14, 7/17/2006 at 2907, 2913, 2919
Summary:
The Department of Environmental Protection is proposing amendments to the
Coastal Permit Program, Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act; and Water Pollution Control Act
to identify violations as either minor or non-minor for the purpose of providing grace periods in
accordance with the Grace Period Law.
Adopted Regulations
NJAC 7:27-8.8©
Air Quality Permitting
New Jersey Register, Vol. 38, No. 13, 7/3/2006 at 2798
Summary:
The Department of Environmental Protection has made available a new General
Permit (GP-020) for Research and Development Operations.
NJAC 7:27-8.8©
Air Quality Permitting
New Jersey Register, Vol. 38, No. 13, 7/3/2006 at 2799
Summary:
The Department of Environmental Protection has amended General Permit (GP008) for Site Remediation Activities for Gasoline Contamination at Vehicle Fuel Stations to
allow the use of a stationary internal combustion engine as a control option.
40 CFR Part 60
Standards of Performance
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 29, 7/6/2006 at 38482
Summary:
The Environmental Protection has promulgated standards of performance for
new stationary combustion turbines that reflect changes in NOx emission control and turbine
design.
40 CFR Part 60, 85, 89, 94, 1039, 1065, 1068
Standards of Performance
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 132, 7/11/2006 at 39154
Summary:
The Environmental Protection has promulgated standards of performance for
stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines.
40 CFR Part 63
NESHAP
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 134, 7/13/2006 at 39579
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has amended the national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities. The
revisions include a new compliance option, revised emission limitations, reduced frequency for
repeat performance tests, new corrective action requirements, and clarified monitoring,
recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
40 CFR Part 63
NESHAP
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 135, 7/14/2006 at 40316
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has amended the national emission
standards for hazardous air pollutants for miscellaneous organic chemical manufacturing in
response to petitions for judicial review regarding applicability of specific operations and
processes, leak detection and repair requirements, control of wastewater streams, definition of
process condensers and group 2 batch process vent recordkeeping requirements.
40 CFR Part 51, 93
SIP
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 136, 7/17/2006 at 40420
Summary:
The Environmental Protection has amended state implementation plan
regulations to add de minimis emissions levels for particulate matter with a diameter is equal to or
less than 2.5 microns.
40 CFR Part 63
Emission Standards
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 144, 7/27/2006 at 42724
Summary:
The Environmental Protection has promulgated revised emission standards for
perchlorethylene from existing and new dry cleaning facilities
40 CFR Part 63
NESHAP
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 145, 7/28/2006 at 42898
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated amendments to the
NESHAP for organic liquids distribution (non-gasoline) by adding additional vapor balancing
options and technical corrections.
40 CFR Parts 9, 260, 261, 271
RCRA
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 145, 7/28/2006 at 42928
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has amended RCRA to exclude used
cathode ray tubes and glass removed from cathode ray tubes from the definition of solid waste if
certain conditions are met to streamline recycling.
Notices
Air Quality Permitting
New Jersey Register, Vol. 38, No. 13, 7/3/2006 at 2890
Summary:
The Department of Environmental Protection announces the availability of a
revised Technical Manual 1302 for Pilot Plants
Operating Permits
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 131, 7/10/2006 at 38879
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency gives notice that the Agency has partially
granted and partially denied petitions from South Jersey Environmental Alliance and NJPIRG
regarding the operating permit issued to the Camden County Cogeneration Plant.
Nonpoint Source
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 136, 7/17/2006 at 40517
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a draft technical guidance for
managing nonpoint source pollution from hydromodification. Hydromodification refers to an
activity that alters the geometry and physical characteristics of a stream or river in such a way
that the flow patterns change.
40 CFR Part 63
Emission Standards
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 144, 7/27/2006 at 42724
Summary:
The Environmental Protection has promulgated revised emission standards for
perchlorethylene from existing and new dry cleaning facilities
40 CFR Part 63
NESHAP
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 145, 7/28/2006 at 42898
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has promulgated amendments to the
NESHAP for organic liquids distribution (non-gasoline) by adding additional vapor balancing
options and technical corrections.
40 CFR Parts 9, 260, 261, 271
RCRA
Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 145, 7/28/2006 at 42928
Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency has amended RCRA to exclude used
cathode ray tubes and glass removed from cathode ray tubes from the definition of solid waste if
certain conditions are met to streamline recycling.