Search Results for keywords:"New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection"

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  • 2025-03205 — Air Plan Approval; New Jersey; Permits and Certificates for Minor Facilities (and Major Facilities Without an Operating Permit), and Air Emission Control and Permitting Exemptions
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10872
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved updates to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regarding regulations for minor source facilities and major source facilities without an operating permit. These revisions aim to ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards are met and improve air quality in New Jersey by aligning federal and state regulations. The approval includes most of New Jersey's submitted rule revisions but excludes certain odor and affirmative defense provisions. The rule takes effect on March 31, 2025, following a period where no public comments were received on the proposed changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA gave a thumbs up to New Jersey's plan to make sure the air is cleaner by updating some rules. They planned to skip a few rules about smells but didn't say why.

  • 2021-01538 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7420
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree as part of a lawsuit against the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey for violating the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, alleges violations related to solid waste combustion and sewage sludge incineration units. The proposed decree requires the utility to pay a $75,000 fine, establish new operating procedures, and complete a supplemental project of installing electric vehicle charging stations. The notice invites public comments on the decree, which can be submitted via email or mail within 30 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey pay $75,000 because they broke clean air rules, and they also have to put some electric car chargers in place. People can tell the Justice Department what they think about this plan by sending their comments within 30 days.