New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) -New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Ozone Nonattainment Area
The New Jersey portion of the New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island ozone nonattainment area is designated as Severe under the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Counties in the New Jersey portion include Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren.
Under the federal Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) program, any new or modified major stationary source of ozone precursors—nitrogen oxides (NOx) or volatile organic compounds (VOC)—must obtain Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) to offset emission increases at a ratio of 1.3 to 1. For example, a facility proposing to emit 100 tons/year of VOCs must secure 130 tons/year of VOC ERCs.
| Pollutant | New Major Source Emission Rates | Major Modification to existing Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | ≥25 tons/year | ≥25 tons/year |
| Volatile Organic compounds (VOC) | ≥25 tons/year | ≥25 tons/year |
| Particulate Matter (PM10) | ||
| Sulfur Oxides (SOx) |
Facilities that were emitting NOx, VOC, PM10 or SOx may be eligible to generate Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) with a permanent reduction of those emissions generating from a shutdown or installation of control technology or process change.
If your company has a new project that exceeds thresholds or had a facility with permanent reduction of emissions at any level, please reach out to see how Emissions Experts can assist.