Comments on NJ's White Papers

Comments on the NJDEP white papers are posted, as received, below and are organized according to the individual and organization that submitted the comments. In most cases, each commenter submitted comments on multiple white papers. To date, the NJDEP received a total of 67 individual comments from 24 different individuals or organizations covering 37 of the 60 posted white papers.

After reviewing and taking into consideration the comments received on the white papers, the NJDEP revised or updated the white papers as needed. The revised versions of the white papers are posted next to the original versions. The NJDEP white papers do not represent the NJDEP's final position on the control measures discussed in the white papers; but instead, reflect the NJDEP's thinking at this time. The NJDEP will continue to review potential control measures, both regulatory and nonregulatory, to reduce the levels of ozone and particulate matter and improve visibility in New Jersey. While the formal comment period for these white papers has closed, the NJDEP continues to welcome input from the regulated community and other interested parties on these potential initiatives. Further comments should be submitted to the NJDEP via email to airworkshop@dep.state.nj.us or mailed hardcopy to the following address:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Air Quality Planning
401 East State Street, PO Box 418
Trenton, NJ 08625-0418
ATTN: Control Measure Comments

Name, Affiliation, Comment(s) and/or Attachments (in alphabetical order)

1. Edward Bakos, NJDEP, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know, Comment 1
2. David Brogan, New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), Comment 1, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 5, Attachment 6, Attachment 7
3. Wilson Chu, Johnson Matthey, Comment 1, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 5
4. Luis Comas, Sunoco, Comment 1, Comment 2, Comment 3, Comment 4
5. Nathan Cumar, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), Comment 1
6. Melissa Danko and John McKnight, Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ), Comment 1, Comment 2
7. Eric DeGesero, Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, Comment 1
8. Philip Gitlen, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Comment 1
9. Gary Helm, Conectiv Energy, Comment 1
10. John Hoertz, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE/CCR-A), Comment 1
11. Sean Horne, Valero Refining - Paulsboro, Comment 1
12. Steve Hurd, Caterpillar Emissions Solutions, Comment 1
13. Marcia Kinter, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Comment 1
14. Dr. Joseph Kubsh, Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association's (MECA), Comment 1
15. Douglas LaFayette, ConocoPhillips, Comment 1
16. Renée Lerner, Environmental Commission of Englewood Cliffs, Comment 1, Comment 2
17. Stan Mack, Engelhard, Comment 1, Attachment 1
18. John Maxwell, New Jersey Petroleum Council, Comment 1, Attachment 1, Attachment 2
19. Timothy McKenzie, Reliant Energy New Jersey Holding, LLC, Comment 1, Comment 2
20. Joseph Monaco, Port Authority of NY and NJ, Comment 1
21. Jon Perry, PSEG, Comment 1
22. Tony Russo, Chemistry Council of NJ, and NJ Chamber of Commerce, Comment 1
23. Has Shah, CHEMSTAR and Barbara Francis, American Solvents Council, Comment 1
24. Sandra Valle, NY Academy of Sciences, Comment 1

*Minor adjustments on the document formatting were made to some of the white papers but the content was not changed.

Disclaimer - The comments on this page were submitted to the Department by outside entities as a continuation of the "Reducing Air Pollution Together" Initiative. They do not represent the position of the Department at this time.