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General Emission Statement FAQ's
Q1: Why do I no longer receive the forms to submit my Emission Statement?
A1: All Emission Statements must be submitted electronically using the
RADIUS software. If a facility can prove hardship in writing, the paper forms
will be mailed, once the written request is received by the Department. The
Department normally sends out a letter in January to notify facilities of their
responsibility for reporting their Emission Statement. This letter is sent as
a courtesy. It is the responsibility of the individual facilities to make sure
that their Emission Statement is submitted on time each year.
Q2: When is my Emission Statement due?
A2: Emission Statements are due May 15, 2009. The exception are those
filing by paper, which are due April 15, 2009. Reporting facilities using the
paper forms must receive prior written approval.
Q3: I can not locate my Emission Statement from last year. How can I
get a copy?
A3: You can request a copy of your last year's Emission Statement to
be emailed to you. This request should be made by emailing the Emission Statement
Program.
Q4: What are the applicability thresholds of the Emission Statement
Program?
A4: The thresholds for determining if the Emission Statement Rule applies
to a facility are listed in the 2003 Guidance Document on page 5. The thresholds
are also listed in the Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:27-21).
Q5: What air pollutants is my facility responsible to report on the
Emission Statement?
A5: For "minor" facilities, you are required to report emissions
for CO, NOx, VOC, and TAPs. For "major" facilities, you are required
to report emissions for CO, NOx, VOC, NH3, TSP, PM10, PM2.5, SO2, CO2, CH4 and
TAPs. The Department determines if you are a "minor" or "major"
facility based on your potential-to-emit of all sources at your facility.
Q6: My facility has two permit modifications, which are pending for
approval. Do I submit the Emission Statement under the existing permit or the
new one?
A6: The rule is, that the structure of your Emission Statement should
mirror your permits. In this case, your Emission Statement should reflect the
actual operation of your facility. So, if your facility operated under the old
permit structure, then your Emission Statement should mirror the old permit.
Q7: If I believe the Emission Statement Rule no longer applies to my
facility due to a permit modification, do I have to notify the Department?
A7: You must submit a Non-Applicability letter to the Department as instructed
in the 2003 Guidance Document. The Department will assess the situation and
reply back to you with an approval or denial.
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