Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

Area

2 Consumer Products

Adopt the CARB 7/20/05 Amendments which sets new or revises existing limits on 13 consumer product categories (do not include Tier 2 reductions for shaving gels and antistatic aerosols since they have a later compliance date). Implement by model rule.

Does not date

3 Portable Fuel Containers

Adopt the CARB 2005 Amendments broadening the 

definition of PFCs to include kerosene containers and utility jugs, and other changes to make OTC Model Rule consistent with CARB requirements. Implement by model rule.

Does not date

4 Adhesives and Sealants (Industrial)

Enact VOC content limits similar to those contained in the CARB RACT/BARCT document for adhesives and sealants (Dec. 1998). Implement by model rule. Note: Aspects of this measure are also covered by the NJ RACT Analysis.

Does not date

5 Smoke Management Plan

Limit when currently approved open burning can occur, such as banning open burning on ozone red alert days

Does not date

6

Vapor Recovery Systems at Gasoline Service Stations

Add-on vapor control to the vent pipes at gasoline 

dispensing stations to further reduce emissions at high volume and/or vacuum assist stations. Not econ

7

Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings

Amend existing New Jersey Subchapter 23 

architectural coatings regulations based on California Air Resources Board (CARB) changes to their Suggested Control Measure (SCM) and also to be consistent with other Ozone Transport Region (OTR) states.

Measure by 6/08

8

Natural Gas Combustion for Commercial and Industrial Sectors/Residential Sectors

Adopt lower emission standards for NOx for 

heaters<2MMBtu/hr (Follow the lead of California and Texas)

Measure by 6/08

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

9

Bakery Controls: SCAQMD Rule 1153, BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 42

SCAQMD Rule 1153, BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 42. Adoption of these standards (32): require bakeries to install control system. Reduce exemption level and set standards for unregulated bakeries. Not econ

10 Pesticide Application

Reformulation of pesticides, reducing fumigant usage; using alternative application methods; applying microencapsulation techniques; using integrated pest management

Measure by 6/08

11

Pesticide Application Restrictions: Mandatory Episodic

Ban pesticide application on Code Red Ozone Action Days Not socia

12

Reid Vapor Pressure Reduction Program Consider lowering the RVP limit Not legal

13

Restrictions for Consumer Products and Paints during Ozone Season

Consumer-oriented programs to reduce the use of high emitting paints or other consumer products during the ozone season

Not socianot achie

14

CONS-2 Set New Consumer Products Limits for 2008 – 2010

Several possible approaches: to adopt mass-based limits based on reformulation; mass or reactivitybased limits may be set for new categories and for small categories that have grown significantly (in terms of product sales) over the last five to ten years

Measure by 6/08

15A

Limits on Sale of Auto and Truck Body Refinishing Products

State-wide limits on the sale of paint containing VOC to auto and truck body repair shops to only those that have hazardous waste generation ID numbers, equipment to control VOC emissions and industryfunded training for employees handling and using the products. Not socia

15B

Limit the VOC Content of Auto Body Refinishing Products

Limit the VOC Content of Auto Body Refinishing Products to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Standard

Measure by 6/08

16

Episodic Limits on Asphalt Paving and Traffic Marking Activities

Prohibit road paving and traffic marking on ozone action days Not socia

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

18 Degreasing Controls

Adopt more stringent degreasing regulations. Require lower-VOC solvents at a level of 25 grams of VOC per liter. (SCAQMD Rule 1171, BAAQMD, VCAPCD)

Does not date

19 Alternative Degreasers

Require the use of citric-based, water-based and low VOC degreasers for commercial and industrial sources Not techn

20

Tehama County: TCAPCD Rule 4.22: Industrial Use of Organic Solvents

Limits on industrial use of organic solvents, including the following: A. A person shall not discharge more 

than 15 pounds of organic solvents into the atmosphere in any one day from any article, machine, equipment, or other contrivance in which any organic solvent or any material containing organic solvent comes into contact with a flame or is baked, heat cured, or heat polymerized, in the presence of oxygen at temperatures above 400° F, unless all organic 

solvents discharged from these things have been reduced by at least 85% overall or to not more than 15 pounds in any one day. B. A person shall not discharge more than 40 pounds of photochemically reactive solvents into the atmosphere in any one day from any article, machine, equipment, or other contrivance used under conditions other than those described in part A.

Does not date

22

Reduce Fuel Permeation Through Gasoline Dispenser Hoses at Marinas

Determine the applicability of applying the stricter permeability standard for marine gasoline hoses to dispenser hoses at service stations

Not technMeasure by 6/08

23

Voluntary Gas Can Replacement Program

Region-wide measure encouraging early replacement of gas cans used by public citizens, private industry, and local governments

Not econMeasure by 6/08

24

Capture and Control Vapors from Gasoline Cargo Tankers

This measure would include developing performance specifications and standards for individual components and methodology for testing and certifying these components

Measure by 6/08

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

25 Emission Reductions from Composting

SCAQMD Control Measure #2003WST-02: Includes alternative composting methods and emissions control equipment. Several composting control methods available to industry include: windrow, enclosures, forced aeration systems, and in-vessel composting. SCAQMD Rules 1133, 1133.1 and 1133.2, adopted in January 2003, implemented the first phase of this control measure. The second phase includes the identification of control options to reduce VOCs and ammonia emissions from greenwaste composting and food waste composting operations. The second phase will be implemented beginning in 2007 with full implementation by the end of 2009. 

Does not date. Phnot achie

26

Reformulation of Aerosol Coatings to CARB Tier 2 standards

Reformulation of Aerosol Coatings to CARB Tier 2 standards

Does not date

27

Low NOx residential water heaters (TNRCC); Low-emission water heaters F1

Adopt SCAQMD Rule 1121: Control of NOx from Residential Type Natural Gas Fired Water Heaters

Measure by 6/08

28 Low-Emission Furnaces

Adopt SCAQMD Rule 1111: NOx Emissions from 

Natural Gas Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnaces (no more than 40 nanograms of NOx per joule of useful heat)

Measure by 6/08

29 Low NOx Fuel for Stationary Sources

Require oil-burning stationary sources to burn ThermaNOx, a low-NOxNo. 2 fuel oil emulsion, during ozone season

Measure by 6/08

Onroad

DOT6 Fuel tax increase

A tax of $0.50 is assumed to have result in a 4% reduction in travel Not socia

DOT7

Implement Pay-as-you-drive vehicle insurance

The insurance is optional and will have a 5% participation rate in 2009 Not socia

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

DOT8 Truck idling restrictions

Truck idling restrictions will be implemented statewide. It is assumed, in an effort to avoid fines and other negative repercussions resulting from continued idling, both fleet and individual truck owners will invest in idling reduction technology (auxiliary power units, diesel driven heating systems and automatic shut-down/start-up systems).

Does not date

DOT9 Impact of Various Transit Projects

Encourage the use of transit through the completion of significant fixed guideway/rail projects

Does not date

DOT10 Effect of No Fare Increase

Encourage the use of transit by not increasing fares despite inflationary pressures Not econ

DOT11

Adoption of Smart Growth Land Use 

Policies

Analysis of compact development in the NY-NJ-CT 

Region

Does not date

DOT12

Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

Programs and ordinances to facilitate non-automobile travel provision and utilization of mass transit, and to generally reduce the need for single-occupant vehicle travel, as part of transportation planning and development efforts of a locality. Not socia

DOT13 Clean Fleets Replacements

100 9 year old vehicles replaced with 100 hybrid vehicles in each county

Does not date

DOT15 Electric Vehicles at Transit Stations

Estimated benefit of 10 vehicles, each replacing one auto commuter trip and one midday trip per day Not econ

DOT16 School Bus Replacements

Twenty percent (4,246) of all Model Year 2002 and older school buses are replaced by Model year 2007 diesel buses

Does not date

DOT17 IdleAire Installations

A total of 210 parking spaces at truck stops would be 

equipped with IdleAire technology statewide.

Does not date

DOT18 Transit Bus Replacements

All Model Year 2002 and older transit buses are 

replaced by Model Year 2007 diesel buses

Does not date

DOT19

Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Replacements

Assumes 30% of all HDV8B vehicles (Class 8b Heavy 

Duty Vehicles: >60,000 lbs. GVWR) are replaced Not econ

DOT20 School Bus Retrofit

All Model Year 1992-2002 school buses will utilize 

retrofit technology

Does not date

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

DOT21 Improved Signal Coordination

Analysis was done using the NJDOT CMS incident Model

Other locto engage responsib

DOT22

Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN).

Analyzed as the adoption of high-speed weigh in 

motion devices to replace off-line weigh stations

Does not date

DOT23

Implementation of Express E-Z Pass Toll Collection

Analysis includes the impacts of adding high speed, 

no toll booth EZ-Pass lanes to the Union, Essex and Barnaget toll plazas

Does not date

DOT24 Incident Management/Service Patrols

Analysis was done using the NJDOT CMS incident 

Model Not econ

DOT25 Speed Limit Adherence

Lower the average travel speed on all freeways in the state through an expanded enforcement presence in the form of increased police patrols

Other locto enforce

DOT26

Statewide Expansion of Bicycle Facilities

Analysis is based on the facilities inventoried in the 

NJDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Master plan Not econ

30 Diesel Engine Chip Reflash

Mandatory program to upgrade the version of software in engine electronic control module (ECM), also known as “chip reflash) to reduce off-cycle NOx emissions. Implement by model rule.

Measure by 6/08

31

Efficient Vehicle Purchase Incentives/Disincentives

Influence the decision of NJ motorists considering the purchase of a new vehicle by providing incentives towards high efficiency vehicles and away from low efficiency vehicles 

Measure by 6/08

32 Onroad Vehicle Idling

Phase out the sleeper berth exemption of the diesel idling regulation; promote the installation and use of auxiliary power units (APU’s) and truck stop electrification (TSE); and expand the anti-idling program enforcement to the local police.

Does not date

33

Early Retirement Program for Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles

Incentive program where owners of old, high emitting vehicles turn in or upgrade these vehicles earlier than normal focused on commercial, medium to heavyduty diesel vehicles, including vehicles at ports

Not econMeasure by 6/08

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

34 Opacity Cutpoint Revision

The age ranges and the assigned smoke opacity limits would be changed to be more restrictive on all vehicles.

Does not date

35 Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Inspection

Require that light duty diesel vehicles manufactured since 1997 be subjected to the same emissions inspection process as their gasoline powered counterparts.

Measure by 6/08

36 Medium Duty Vehicle Inspection

Add previously unregulated medium duty diesel 

vehicles (MDDV) between 8,501 and 17,999 lbs GVWR to the current inspection program using existing smoke opacity testing procedures (snap, rolling, or stationary load test) as appropriate for the MDDVs governed

Does not date

37

California Reformulated Gasoline and California Diesel (Combined Factor)

Implement CARB diesel fuel standards; an EPA fuel waiver would be required for this measure Not legal

38 Adopt CARB Diesel Fuel Properties

Implement prior to federal rule. The Federal rule will require reformulated diesel fuel in 2007 Not legal

39 Encourage the use of Alternative Fuels

Expanded funding of the alternative fuel incentives program at the current match level to encourage the purchase and conversion of public and commercial fleets

Not econMeasure by 6/08

40

Low NOx Onroad Diesel Fuel in Ozone Season For all diesel vehicles

Not technfeasible

41

Diesel Fuel Reformulation - Higher Cetane Highway Vehicles Require onroad diesel vehicles to use high cetane fuel

Not technfeasible

42 Permit Requirement for Fleets

Require permits and air quality plans for large fleets that use city streets (delivery trucks, bus and van service, collection vehicles, etc.) Not socia

43

Develop a Station Car/Low Emission Vehicle Share Program

Develop a station vehicle program using low emission vehicles that are leased by residents Not econ

44

Demolish Impounded Vehicles that are High Emitters Demolish Impounded Vehicles that are High Emitters Not socia

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

46

Low Income Vehicle Repair Assistance Program (LIRAP)

Provide financial assistance on a need basis to owners of vehicles that have failed the emissions portion of the State’s inspection and maintenance (I/M) program to get the vehicles repaired to meet emission standards

Measure by 6/08

47

Require Transit Use for Government Employees

Require that government employees use transit for home to work trips, expand transit, and encourage large businesses to promote transit use Not socia

50

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Fueling Stations Build new modular CNG fueling stations Not econ

51 CNG Buses Instead of New Diesel

Purchase additional CNG buses for local transit authorities instead of normally scheduled replacement diesel bus purchases Not econ

53 CNG Rental Cars Purchase CNG rental cars for use in the region 

Not technor socially not achie

54 Clean Fuel Vehicles

Require state & local governments to make 5% of fleet clean fuel vehicles. Implement voluntary program to replace old, conventionally-fueled taxis and transit buses with clean-fueled vehicles Not econ

56

Voluntary: Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) Purchase Program

Local governments and transit agencies purchase alternative fueled vehicles instead of conventional gasoline powered vehicles

Not econMeasure by 6/08

57 CNG Refuse Haulers

Purchase new CNG powered trash trucks instead of conventional diesel vehicles

Not techneconomic

58

Set Tighter Emission Standards for New Passenger Vehicles [Low Emission Vehicle III] 

LEV III would incorporate two changes to the emission standards in the LEV II program Not legal

59

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Program

Develop and fund a program for neighborhood electric vehicles (voluntary) Not socia

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

60 Extended Vehicle Idling

Various measures to control extended vehicle idling. Examples: Controls on construction and operation of drive-thru facilities such as banks and fast food restaurants; controls on extended idling during layover time, particularly of diesel engines used by transit vehicles and delivery trucks. Not socia

61

Mandatory Emissions Control Equipment Replacement

Mandatory replacement of emissions control equipment for passenger vehicles at periodic intervals

Not econlegally feaachieve b

63

Technology to Identify Smoking Vehicles

Use remote sensors and license plate photos to identify smoking vehicles.

Does not date

64 Vehicle Retirement Incentives Provide incentives for voluntary vehicle retirement

Not econMeasure by 6/08

65 HDDV Retrofit

Retrofit heavy-duty diesel vehicles with dual fuel (LNG and diesel) engines Not econ

66 Automated Speed Enforcement

Automate speed enforcement and lower the speed 

limit to 55 mph for heavy duty vehicles Not socia

67 Fleet Modernization

Accelerate the turnover of older higher emitting engines to cleaner late model vehicles and engines 

Not econMeasure by 6/08

68

Reduce Emissions From Heavy-Duty Vehicles Serving Transportation Facilities Includes ports, airports, and railyards

Not econfeasible; benefits b

69 HDD Truck and Bus Retrofits

Retrofit heavy-duty trucks and buses with catalysts to reduce smog-forming oxides of nitrogen

Not econMeasure by 6/08

70 Retrofit Heavy Duty Gasoline Trucks

Retrofit with 3-way catalysts on gasoline-burning heavy duty trucks that currently have 2-way catalysts or no catalysts

Not technMeasure by 6/08

71

Install New Engines in Heavy Duty Gasoline Trucks

Install new engines with 3-way catalysts on gasolineburning heavy duty trucks that currently have 2-way 

catalysts or no catalysts 

Not econfeasible; benefits b

73 Diesel Additive Standards

Set Additives Standards for Diesel Fuel to Control Engine Deposits

Measure by 6/08

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

NonRoad

DOT1 Limit use of Recreational Watercraft Based on registration data Not sociaDOT3 Retrofit Construction Equipment

Assume 10% of total inventory of equipment will be 

used on state contracted projects and that 20% of those vehicles must use a combination of ULSD and retrofit technology

Does not date

DOT4 Retrofit Switch Yard Locomotives

Assume 5 locomotives/switch yard will use a 

combination of idling reduction technologies preventing 10 hours of idling per day. Assume 3 of the 5 engines are 4-stroke and 2 of the 5 are 2-stroke engines

Measure by 6/08

DOT5

Construction Equipment Idling Restrictions

Assume 10% of the population would be subject to 

the idling restrictions through state contracts and that 80% comply

Measure by 6/08

74 Nonroad Idling

Extend idling requirements to nonroad vehicles, and include outreach and education for construction operators; promote nonroad idle reduction technologies; and institute idling restrictions for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at airports.

Does not date

75 Idling Reduction for Train Engines

Adopt a regulation to encourage the use of idle 

reduction technologies and/or limit idling of locomotives. 

Does not date

76

Leveraging Airport Leases to Achieve Reductions from Ground Support Equipment

Place emission reduction conditions on airline leases at the airport or adopt rules requiring a uniform phasein of electrifying GSE. Measure 

by 6/08

77A

Increasing the Rate of Small Engine Turnovers through the Use of IncentiveBased Initiatives Implementation of incentive-based programs to increase small engine turnover Measure 

by 6/08

78

Insure Proper Disposal of Fuel Samples After Daily Aircraft Pre-Flight Checks

Require aircraft pilots to properly dispose of fuel samples accumulated during daily pre-flight checks required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Does not date

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

79

Stage II Vapor Recovery Compatibility for Boat Fueling and Marina Gasoline Fueling Facilities

Prohibit gasoline-powered watercraft refueling at a gas station equipped with a vapor-balance type stage II vapor recovery system unless the boat fuel filler neck is compatible with the fuel pump interface. Remove the marina exemption from stage II requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3 (f) 1(I) and require use of “active” fan assisted stage II vapor recovery systems.

Not technMeasure by 6/08

80 Use Restrictions for 2-Stroke Engines

Prohibit 2-stroke engines on high ozone days before Noon Not socia

81

Capture of Stationary Locomotive Exhaust 

Capturing stationary locomotive exhaust with a hood or bonnet over the exhaust stack and treating these gases using stationary source control technology Not techn

82

Use Restrictions for Non-Commercial Lawn Equipment

Ban the use of non-commercial gasoline-powered lawn mowers and other gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Ozone Action Days Not socia

83

Preference for Low-Emissions Lawn & Garden Equipment

In bids for government contracts, award extra points to bidders using low emission lawn & garden equipment

Measure by 6/08

84

Strengthen Lawn Equipment Regulations

Strengthening existing regulations so that up to 60% of residential lawn and garden equipment would be zero-polluting electric models

Not legalnot achie

85

Providing Electric Power to Ships (Cold Ironing) at the Ports (Shoreside Power)

Installation of shoreside power at new cruise ship terminals/Voluntary program for shoreside electrical power 

Measure by 6/08

86

Accelerated Retirement Program for Pleasurecraft

Recreational marine vessels: promote use of new engine technologies through engine buyback programs, differential registration fees, or voluntary State programs 

Measure by 6/08

87 Marine Vessel Buy Back Program

Buy back program for marine vessels with 2-stroke engine

Not econMeasure by 6/08

88

Stringent Recreational Marine Engine Standards More stringent and timely than USEPA standards

Measure by 6/08

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

89

Graduated Registration Fees for Recreational Boats

Require boat owners to register the boat engine(s) at the time of boat registration and pay registration fees according to length of the boat, as well as the age and the horsepower of the engine. Levee additional registration fee for registration of boats 

Does not date

90

Emission Fee Program for PortRelated Mobile Sources

The purpose of this control measure is to establish an emission fee program to mitigate impacts associated with increasing port-related mobile source emissions

Not econfeasible; benefits b

91

Incentives for Cleaner Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment

To replace or upgrade engines in the existing fleet with lower-emitting engines

Not econMeasure by 6/08

92

Portable Engine and Generator Emissions Reduction Program

Offer incentives to support the incremental cost of a retrofit/replacement of existing electrical generation units, modeled after (or as part of) the Moyer Program. Not econ

93 Off-Road Gas/LPG Engines Require Evaporative Controls Not legal

94 Off-Road Gas/LPG Engines Require on-board diagnostics Not legal95 Off-Road Gas/LPG Engines Implement optional standards/green labeling Not legal96 Off-Road Gas Engines

Set Lower Emission Standards for New Off-Road Gas Engines

Not technlegally feaachieve b

97

Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for 

Locomotives

Install auxiliary power units on railroad switching locomotives that operate in rail yards

Does not date

99 Locomotive Emission Reduction

Pursue approaches to reduce emissions from in-use locomotives

Measure by 6/08

100 Lawnmower Exchange Program

Gasoline lawnmowers are exchanged for new electric lawnmowers which have zero emissions

Measure by 6/08

101

Lawn and Garden Equipment Buyback and Scrappage Programs

Voluntary program to replace gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment with electric powered equipment

Measure by 6/08

103

Engine Standards for Diesel Powered Engines

A three-tiered process that will increase emissions 

standards for nonroad diesel powered engines used for a variety of purposes

Measure by 6/08; N

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Table F2.1: Reasons for Measure Elimination (127 Measures)

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name Description Reason

104 Engine Modernization Incentives

Accelerate the Modernization of Older Engines through incentives

Not econMeasure by 6/08

105

Engine Standards for Large Gasoline Powered Engines

A two-tiered standard that will regulate nonroad 

gasoline powered engines rated over 19kW

Measure by 6/08; N

106

Engine Standards for Locomotive Engines

A three-tiered emission standard for new or 

remanufactured locomotive engines

Measure by 6/08; N

107 Marine Biodiesel Fueling Station Converting from petro-diesel to biodiesel in ferries

Not econMeasure by 6/08

108 Low Emissions Agricultural Equipment

Require sale of low-emissions agricultural equipment in region

Measure by 6/08

109

Convert Diesel powered Irrigation pumps

Program proposes to offer an "incentive" rate for farmers who voluntarily convert diesel-enginepowered agricultural pumps to electric

Not econMeasure by 6/08

110

Low Emission Diesel Fuel for Nonroad Equipment

Require the year-round use of low emission diesel fuels for diesel off-road vehicles and equipment

Not legalnot achie

111

Low-Emissions Light Commercial Equipment

Require sale of low-emissions light commercial equipment in region

Measure by 6/08

112

Preference for Low-Emission Light Commercial Equipment in Government Contracts

In bids for government contracts, award extra points to bidders using low emission light commercial equipment

Measure by 6/08

113 Fleet Rules for Construction Equipment

Limits the length of existence of the off-road equipment used in construction projects in the region

Not technMeasure by 6/08

114

Preference for Low-Emission Industrial Equipment in Government Contracts

In bids for government contracts, award extra points to bidders using low emission industrial equipment 

Measure by 6/08

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

C&T Increase publicity & enforcement of anti-idling 

law.

Increase publicity of the current anti-idling laws as well as the enforcement.

C&T Increase publicity & enforcement of anti-idling 

law.

Increase publicity of the current anti-idling laws as well as the enforcement.

C&T Implement a system of remote sensing 

devices (RSD) targeting gross emitters.

Implement a system of remote sensing devices (RSD) targeting gross emitters similar to those systems used by Colorado, Missouri, and Virginia. Combining this measure with a Low Income Repair Assistance Program (LIRAP) should be considered both for the emi

C&T Implement a system of remote sensing 

devices (RSD) targeting gross emitters.

Implement a system of remote sensing devices (RSD) targeting gross emitters similar to those systems used by Colorado, Missouri, and Virginia. Combining this measure with a Low Income Repair Assistance Program (LIRAP) should be considered both for the emi

C&T Low Income Repair Assistance (LIRAP) for 

older cars.

Repair assistance for older cars that have failed multiple inspections. Also know as Low Income Repair Assistance (LIRAP).

C&T Employee Trip Reduction Programs (ETRP). Employee Trip Reduction Programs (ETRP). Includes 

telecommuting, carpool matching, vanpool subsidies, and parking cash out. Goal is to reduce the number of single occupant autos used by employees to commute to work thereby reducing vehicle miles travelled

C&T Travel demand management (TDM) 

strategies.

Travel demand management strategies (TDM) designed to modify individual behavior and reduce or eliminate the number of single-occupant auto trips. Include: encouraging substitution of transit, bicycles, and walking for auto trips, carpooling and ride shar

C&T State gas-guzzler tax. State gas-guzzler tax (including credit for high efficiency cars). 

Will be charged at the time of new car purchase or lease. Consider implementing for sale of used cars in the future when market demand shifts.

C&T Annual inspections for vehicles over ten 

years.

Increase inspection interval on vehicles over 10 years old to annual. Consider combining with a Low Income Repair Assistance Program (LIRAP).

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

C&T Free replacement gas caps. Provide free replacement gas caps for vehicles failing the gas 

cap test at centralized inspection stations (CIFs).

C&T Free replacement gas caps. Provide free replacement gas caps for vehicles failing the gas 

cap test at centralized inspection stations (CIFs).

C&T Conversion of state and large fleets to 

alternate fueled vehicles.

Conversion of State and large corporation fleets to hybrid or clean burning alternate fueled vehicles such as CNG. Fleet owners could modify the specifications used for new purchase to reflect this requirement as they are constantly upgrading their fleet.

C&T Public education on behavior modifications 

that will save fuel and reduce emissions.

Public education on behavior modifications that will save fuel as well as reduce emissions, for example, avoiding drive-thrus, reducing long term idling, and maintaining proper tire inflation. Could partner with AAA. Also could include a tire pressure che

C&T Fuel economy standards for fleets. NJDEP or MVC to establish fuel- economy standards for fleets of 

various sizes.

C&T Employer shuttles to train and bus terminals. Employer shuttles to rail and bus terminals. Shuttle service is 

typically scheduled to correspond with train and bus arrivals and departures. Employers, local governments, or transit operators may sponsor such services.

C&T Registration fee based on vehicle miles 

travelled (VMT).

Registration fee based on vehicle miles travelled (VMT). This strategy proposes a sliding scale registration fee based on odometer readings reported by owner each year. There may be need for stiff fines for intentional mis-reporting discovered through spo

C&T A tax credit program to reduce the tax burden 

for those that use CNG, LNG or propane as motor fuel.

A tax credit program aimed at reducing the tax burden for those that use CNG, LNG or propane as a motor fuel.

C&T Park-n-ride programs. Park-n-ride programs to provide remote parking lots linked with 

major destinations by scheduled transit services or shared ride facilities.

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

C&T Electric shuttles for local travel in structured 

residential communities.

Electric shuttles for local travel in structured residential communities. Government may purchase and provide these vehicles and/or government incentives provided to communities to create their own small transit operation using such vehicles.

C&T Install electric vehicle charging stations in 

town centers at malls.

Install electric vehicle charging stations in town centers and at malls to improve conditions for use of electric vehicles which may encourage more people to purchase and begin to use themThis strategy will be funded by the State.

C&T NJ Transit to provide additional 

night/weekend services.

New Jersey Transit to provide additional night/weekend services on existing train and bus lines. This will encourage more people to leave their cars at home if their hours fit the conventional commuting schedule.

C&T NJ Transit to add new and extend existing 

routes.

NJ Transit to add new and extend existing routes, combined with advertising campaigns and, if necessary, fare discounts, to increase ridership

C&T Gasoline manufacturers to be required to 

produce custom blends that will reduce PM2.5 & O3 precursors.

New Jersey to require gasoline manufacturers to create custom blends aimed at reducing PM2.5 and O3 precursors.

C&T Encourage use of hydrogen vehicles. Encourage use of hydrogen vehicles.C&T Increase fuel tax. Increase fuel tax.C&T Early vehicle retirement programs. Early vehicle retirement programs. Should have absolute 

deadlines for age of vehicle or mileage.

C&T Pollution Credit Trading Program (PCTP). Pollution Credit Trading Program (PCTP). This strategy 

envisions a basic pollution allowance for each adult citizen, which could then be traded between those needing less credit and those whose lifestyles require more credit. Credits could be traded throu

C&T Statewide expansion of safe pedestrian and 

bike routes in unsafe areas.

Expansion of bike paths, sidewalks, and trails to provide safe pedestrian and bike routes in many areas of the State where walking and biking are difficult and unsafe.

C&T Registration fee based on vehicle weight. Registration fee based on vehicle weight.

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

C&T Incentives for owners of older vehicles to 

replace their catalytic converters.

Provide incentives for the owners of older vehicles to replace their catalytic converters with a more modern and more effective unit than originally supplied with the vehicle. This retrofit will be done regardless of whether a vehicle passed the emissions

C&T Phase out all drive-through facilities to reduce 

idling.

Phase out all drive-through facilities to reduce idling.

C&T Phase out all drive-through facilities to reduce 

idling.

Phase out all drive-through facilities to reduce idling.

DI Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs). V1: Diesel Particulate Filters. Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel must be 

used in conjunction with the DPFs in order for them to work effectively. DPFs could be deployed on a more limited basis, for example, either a demonstration project or deployed on a limited n

DI Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs). V2: Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs): A DOC is a device that is 

attached to the exhaust system of a diesel engine that is designed to break down pollutants in the exhaust stream into less harmful components. It is preferred that the DOC be used in conjun

DI Closed crankcase filtration system. V3: Closed crankcase filtration system: allows crankcase blowby emissions to be recirculated into the combustion chamber 

after being filtered by a device installed between the engine breather port and air intake system, rather than being exhausted to the

DI DOC or DPF with Fuel Catalysts. V4: DOC or DPF with Fuel Catalysts. A fuel catalyst is a 

substance added in the fuel system that reacts with the substrate within the DOC or DPF to enhance PM or NOx removal. This catalyst could be a chemical compound based on organic chemicals, such as b

DI Expand the Liqufied Natural Gas (LNG) 

refueling program to all landfills in urban areas.

V5. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) refueling program in Burlington County. The LNG pilot program could potentially be expanded to other landfills or “digesters" in urban areas. See White Paper, Attachment 6.

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DI Hybrid Power Train Technology. V6. Hybrid Power Train Technology: This technology works best 

in “stop and go” applications, such as short haul delivery trucks and refuse trucks. Two more widely used versions of hybrid power come in the form of hydraulic or electric (parallel or series)

DI Purinox emulsified fuel. V7. Purinox emulsified fuelDI Biodiesel. V8. Biodiesel: the state should take steps to make biodiesel 

commercially available statewide (or at a minimum create a biodiesel corridor along a major thoroughfare such as the NJ Turnpike). Biodiesel is a fuel that is derived from common crops, such as 

DI Ediesel. V9. Ediesel. Ediesel is a blend of ethanol and diesel fuel. 

Ethanol’s primary feedstock is corn.

DI Scrappage program to replace older vehicles 

with new (or newer) lower emitting ones.

V10. Scrappage program. A scrappage or fleet modernization program is a method to replace older, higher emitting diesel vehicles with new (or newer) lower emitting vehicles. The replacement vehicle could be retrofitted to ensure additional reductions. The

DI Mandate emission reductions for stationary or 

mobile sources located in areas designated as non-attainment for Ozone or PM. 

R1. Mandate emission reductions for stationary or mobile sources located in areas designated as non-attainment for ozone or PM. No permit approvals should be issued by NJDEP unless the new emissions are offset by more than 100%. If the offsets cannot be p

DI Reschedule refuse collection at night. R2. Reschedule refuse collection at nightDI Halt construction on Ozone Action Days. R3. Halt construction on Ozone Action DaysDI Double the price of tolls on Ozone Action 

Days.

R4. Changing tolls on Ozone Action days; double the price of tolls on Ozone Action Days

DI Implement a dual speed limit on interstates 

and enhance police enforcement of the existing limit.

R5. Implement a dual speed limit on Interstates, such as 65 mph for cars and 55 for trucks; enhanced police enforcement of the existing speed limit

DI Implement rules that govern the PM 

emissions of Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRUs).

R6. Implement rules that govern the PM emissions of Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRUs) (NJDEP should adopt California's standards or work on similar measures)

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DI Phase out the sleeper berth exemption. I1. Phase out the sleeper berth exemption: in order for these 

various idling and fuel savings technologies to be more widely used, the NJDEP must tighten (by removing the sleeper berth exemption) and more aggressively enforce the idling regulations.

DI Target idling trucks in non-attainment areas. I2. Target idling trucks in non-attainment areas. This strategy 

would go in conjunction with phasing out the sleeper berth exemption and increasing local police enforcement of idling laws

DI Implement a driver training program to reduce 

idling.

I3. Implement a driver training program to reduce idling: As part of Commercial Driver's License training, make anti-idling practices part of the training program. Combine with a public outreach program. This public outreach should include posting signs i

DI On board battery technology. I4. On board battery technology. This involves a large battery 

pack mounted on the truck to run the truck’s electrical systems so that the truck can be shut off.

DI Auxilliary Power Units (APUs). I5. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs): An APU is a small engine that 

is mounted on the truck chassis and can power the HVAC along with any smaller electrical appliances while the truck engine is off. Increased enforcement in combination with a tightening of th

DI Truck Stop Electrification (TSE). I6. Truck Stop Electrification (TSE): This is a system employed 

at truckstops where electrical and/or HVAC is provided to the truck from an outside, stationary source.

DI Expand the anti-idling program enforcement 

to the local police.

I7. Expand the anti-idling program enforcement to the local police (the enforcement of the idling laws by the local police is crucial for many of these PM reduction strategies to be effective)

DI Wide based tires. O1. Wide based tires. These tires are extra wide and could be 

substituted for the two-tire configuration typically seen on most trucks.

DI Lubricant technology in the form of low 

viscosity (synthetic) lubricants

O2. Lubricant technology in the form of low viscosity (synthetic) lubricants

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DI Automatic tire inflation systems. O3. Automatic tire inflation systems. This is a system mounted 

on the truck that maintains the optimal tire pressure.

DI Truck aerodynamic improvements. O4. Truck aerodynamic improvementsDI Publicize the process for reporting 

excessively smoking vehicles.

O5. Publicize the process for reporting excessively smoking vehicles

DI Bring roadside opacity checks into the cities. O6. Bring roadside opacity checks into the citiesDI Partnership with other government agencies. 

Leverage relationships with outside groups such as school PTAs.

O7. Partnerships with other government agencies such as Dept of Transportation, Dept of Education, Dept of Health. Leverage relationships with outside groups such as school PTAs.

DI Use DPFs with ULSD. (See DI001) C1. Diesel Particulate Filters (See DI001) Use with USLD.DI Use DOCs with ULSD. (See DI002) C2. Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (See DI002) Use with USLD.DI Combine DOC or DPF with fuel catalyst. C3. Combined DOC or DPF with fuel catalyst. A similar 

technology that involves either a DOC or DPF used in combination with a fuel catalyst.

DI Outreach and education for construction 

operators.

C4. Outreach and education for construction operators (extremely high idle rates for offroad equipment)

DI Idle reduction technologies. C5. Idle reduction technologiesDI Use of biodiesel or ediesel. C7. Use of biodiesel or EdieselDI Mandatory contract provision requiring 

retrofits on construction equipment.

C8. Mandatory contract provision requiring retrofits on construction equipment (award additional points during the contract review process to companies that use retrofitted equipment)

DI Replacing older construction 

vehicles/equipment with new (newer) lower emitting ones.

C9. Scrappage program. A scrappage or fleet modernization program is a method to replace older, higher emitting diesel vehicles with new (or newer) lower emitting vehicles. The replacement vehicle could be retrofitted to ensure additional reductions. Thi

DI Halting construction on Ozone Action Days. C10. Halting construction on Ozone Action DaysDI Scrappage program for old yard equipment. GP1. Scrappage program for old yard equipment. See White 

Paper, Attachment 7.

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DI Incentives/regulations to use low sulfur or 

ultra low sulfur fuel for yard equipment.

GP2. Incentives/regulations to use low sulfur or ultra low sulfur fuel for yard equipment (provide incentives to switch from offroad diesel fuel (3000 ppm sulfur) to low or ultralow sulfur fuel.) See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI New emission/permit fees for Diesel Risk 

Mitigation Fund.

GP3. New emission/permit fees for “Diesel Risk Mitigation Fund.” A new fee placed on diesel offroad mobile sources should be considered that would provide two functions. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Timeshifting/expanded hours at ports. GP4. Timeshifting/expanded hours at ports. See White Paper, 

Attachment 7.

DI Electronic gate/computer scheduling at port. GP5. Electronic gate/computer scheduling at port (voluntary 

effort by terminal operators). See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Crane electrification. GP6. Crane electrification (voluntary effort by terminal operators 

and the PANY/NJ). See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Short haul barging to satellite locations. GP7. Short haul barging to satellite locations. See White Paper, 

Attachment 7.

DI Shared chassis pools. GP8. Shared chassis pools. Under the "pool" concept, a truck 

driver would only have to go to one location to retrieve a chassis for their load. Although Governor Codey recently signed A1478 which will result in improved chassis safety and maintenance, th

DI Voluntary Speed Reduction S1. Voluntary speed reduction. See White Paper, Attachment 7.DI Cold Ironing S2. Cold ironing: Cold ironing is a strategy for ships to “plug in” to

onshore electrical power while they are dwelling at berth to provide energy for the ship’s needs. (long-term solution). See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Incentives to Use Low Sulfur or Ultra-Low 

Sulfur Fuel for Ocean Vessels

S3. Incentives to use low sulfur or ultra low sulfur fuel. Ocean vessels typically use “bunker” fuel, which is the cheapest and has the highest sulfur content of any fuel (ranging from to 10,000

30,000 ppm sulfur). Use of a tax on fuel emissions could spu

DI Incentives to Repower Tugboats S4. Provide incentives to repower tugboats. See White Paper, 

Attachment 7.

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DI Incentives to Retrofit Ferry Engines S6. Provide incentives to retrofit ferry engines with DPFs, DOCs 

or SCR. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Strong Arm Dockers for Ferries S7. Strong arm dockers for ferries. Technology is available that 

holds ferries up against docks while loading and unloading, which normally requires engine use. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Incentives for Trains to Use Low or Ultra-Low 

Sulfur Fuel

R1. Provide incentives for trains to use low or ultra low sulfur fuel. ULSD is required by federal law beginning in 2012, but incentives could spur the use of it much sooner. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Idling Reduction for Train Engines R2. Idling reduction for train engines. NJDEP should investigate 

its legal authority to implement and enforce an idling limit for trains, which would serve as an incentive to use these technologies. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Expanded Electrification of Passenger Rail 

Lines

R3. Expanded electrification of passenger rail lines by NJTransit. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Expanded Use of Dual Mode Diesel/Electric 

Engines

R4. Expanded use of dual mode diesel/electric engines. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Periodic Emissions/Opacity Testing of 

Locomotives

R5. Periodic emissions/opacity testing of locomotives. This would be a mandatory strategy by the state which would be similar to onroad inspections. Either an opacity test or continuous opacity monitor might complement current inspections already performe

DI Congestion Management/Double 

Track/Grade Separation

R6. Congestion management/double track/grade separation: this includes adding another track, separating the grade of rail (lowering the tracks below street level), upgrading track to raise freight speed limit, etc. See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Scrappage Program for Locomotives R7. Scrappage program. See nonroad strategy C9. See White 

Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Incentives for Purchase of Hybrid 

Locomotives 

R8. Incentives for purchase of hybrid locomotives (such as the Green Goat). See White Paper, Attachment 7.

DI Electrify Airport Ground Support Equipment A1. Electrify airport ground support equipment.DI Incentives for Alternative Fuels for Ground 

Support Equipment

A2. Provide incentives for alternative fuels for ground support equipment.

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DI Idling Restrictions for Ground Support 

Equipment

A3. Apply idling restrictions to ground support equipment. It may be possible to apply the current 3 minute idling law to offroad equipment including ground support equipment.

DI Cap and Trade Limits on Airport Emissions 

(Bubble Concept)

A4. Cap and trade limits on airport emissions (bubble concept). See White Paper, Attachment 8.

DI Differential Landing Fees A5. Differential landing fees: The state or PANYNJ could charge 

fees to airlines based on their emissions, with more efficient planes paying less. See White Paper, Attachment 8.

DI Require Efficiency Improvements in Airport 

Lease Agreements

A6. Require efficiency improvements in airport lease agreements: While airline leases with the PANYNJ are negotiated infrequently (every 20 years or so), the Port could negotiate other parts of the lease agreement to secure efficiency improvements.

DI Require Stronger Environmental Review of 

Airport Emissions

A7. Require stronger environmental review of airport emissions: The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental values into their decision making processes by considering the environmental impacts of their

DI Diesel/Electric Shuttle Buses at Airport A8. Diesel/electric shuttle buses at airport (The transit style 

diesel buses used at Newark airport (and owned by the airlines) are all 12-24 years old and nearing the end of their service life.)

DI Finalization of the Proposed (July 11, 2005) 

New Source Performance Standards (40 CFR 60, 85, 89, 94, 1039, 1065 and 1068)

R1. Finalization of the proposed (July 11, 2005) New Source Performance Standards (40 CFR 60, 85, 89, 94, 1039, 1065 and 1068). These federal standards are being revised to align stationary source engines with nonroad diesel engine standards.

DI Require All Permitted Generators to Use UltraLow Sulfur Diesel Fuel by 2007 R2. Amend NOx rules (N.J.A.C. 7:27-19) to require that all permitted generators use ULSD fuel by 2007. ULSD may be 

required, not specifically by the rule, but by permits issued with NOx control technologies which warrant its use.

DI Require Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel for 

Emergency Generators for New Sources

R3. Modify the General Permit requirements for Emergency Generators to require the use of ULSD for new sources.

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DI Lower Sulfur Content of Fuel R4. Revise N.J.A.C. 7:27-9 requirements to lower the sulfur 

content of fuel. This requirement could be associated with a decrease in monitoring and recordkeeping requirements in permits.

DI Timers as a Permit Condition for 

Generators/Compressors

R5. Require generators/compressors to operate on timers as a permit condition.

DI Intra-Facility Emissions Trading Program R6. Develop an intra-facility emissions trading program for NOx 

and PM2.5 to allow facilities to offset stationary source emission increases by decreasing mobile source emissions through retrofits.

DI Scrappage/Incentive Program for Engines 

Controlled by Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)/Urea Control Systems 

V1. Develop a scrappage/incentive program to replace higher emitting engines controlled by Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)/Urea control systems with newer, more efficient, and less polluting engines.

DI Temporary Amnesty Program for 

Grandfathered Minor Sources

V2. Implement a temporary program to provide amnesty from SOTA requirements for grandfathered minor sources to allow them to upgrade to more efficient units.

DI Convert Diesel Generators to Burn Natural 

Gas

V3. Convert diesel generators to burn natural gas.

DI Requirements or Incentives for Nonemergency Generator Retrofits V4. Require or provide incentives for non-emergency generators to retrofit with control devices or replace them with cleaner 

burning units.

DI Biodiesel for Stationary Diesel Sources V5. Biodiesel (mixtures with 20% or less)- See V8 under onroad 

strategy section. The position of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is to support the use of biodiesel up to 5% blends, with no affect on the engine warranty if the biodiesel blend m

DI Contract Requirements to Use Ultra-Low 

Sulfur Diesel Fuel

O1. Develop contract requirements that ULSD be used in all state contracts including sources with a heat input of less than 1,000,000 BTU per hour.

DI Incentives for Low or Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel 

Use in Stationary Diesel Sources

C6. Provide incentives for low or ultra low sulfur fuel use

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DI Community Based PM2.5 And Diesel PM 

Monitoring System

Community Based PM2.5 And Diesel PM Monitoring System, especially in urban areas: the development and installation of a comprehensive community based PM2.5 and diesel particulate matter monitoring system as part of New Jersey’s SIP.

DI "Moratorium" On The Issuance Of New Air 

Pollution Discharge Permits

“Moratorium” On The Issuance Of New Air Pollution Discharge Permits. The State should adopt a rule that allows the NJDEP to refuse to issue a new air pollution discharge permit in an area that exceeds federal PM2.5 standards. Developed by NJDEP, DHSS and 

DI Alternative Energy Sources Developing A Plan To Utilize Alternative Energy Sources: It is 

recommended that the State be proactive in developing and utilizing as soon as possible a wide range of environmentally friendly alternative energy sources such as hydrogen, solar power, compr

DI California’s Lower Mean Annual Standard for 

PM2.5

New Jersey should Institute California’s Lower Mean Annual Standard for PM2.5. In the near future, the State should lower the federal mean annual PM2.5 standard of 15.0 g/m3 that it now uses to the more protective 12.0 g/m3 standard that California emplo

DI Cleaire Longview Implement a similar project like the one done in California: 

involved retrofitting 1600 transit buses from a variety of transit providers using the the Cleaire Longview.

HR Ban All Wood Burning N1: a) Ban all wood burning in new and existing sourcesHR Natural Gas/Propane Fireplaces in New 

Construction

N1: b) Ban all wood burning and require only natural gas/propane fireplaces can be built in new construction (i.e., put a restriction on developments with a certain amount of houses, e.g., 5-10, that would be required to install only natural gas or propan

HR Required Percentage of a Certain Type of 

Fuel in New Developments

N2: Instead of restricting the developers to all or nothing in new developments, require that only a certain percentage be natural gas, propane, or of a certain type of fuel.

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HR Restrictions on Wood Burning Sources N3: Restriction on wood burning sources: Ban and/or require 

inserts/fireplaces with specific efficiency lower than the current USEPA standards for wood stoves and fireplace inserts who would be affected dependent on #/type of new homes built and #/type o

HR Voluntary Wood Stove Change-out Program N4: Voluntary wood stove change-out program: Tax rebate 

and/or industry discount and/or USEPA-sponsored exchange program and/or utility company rebate for replacing an older, more polluting wood stove or fireplace insert with a new, higher efficiency, les

HR Retrofits for Wood Burning Units N5: Retrofit all types of existing wood burning units with a 

catalytic control

HR Point-of-Sale Wood Stove and Fireplace 

Replacements

N6: Require replacement or alternative heating system of older wood stoves and fireplaces upon sale of residential (commercial) property (i.e., like done with lead paint removal), in addition to requiring an inspection of existing wood stoves or fireplace

HR Change the New Jersey Department of 

Community Affairs (NJDCA) Uniform Construction Code (Statewide)

N7: Change NJDCA code (statewide) to require all new and replacement wood stoves comply with USEPA standards and have the code official ensure that only an USEPA-certified unit was installed. This would be done through the "local permit" process.

HR Update/Revise USEPA Rules/Standards N8: Update/revise USEPA rules/standards, then adopt by the 

NJDEP, and cross-referenced into the NJDCA construction codes.

HR Training Requirements to Install Units N9: All licensed contractors and manufacturers should be trained 

to comply with the current standards. NJDCA does not currently require a license for installing a woodstove or fireplace insert.

HR More Stringent State Standards N10: NJDEP should adopt standards that are more stringent 

than the federal standards under 40 CFR 60 (Subpart AAA) and then adopt into NJDCA code

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HR Oxygen to Fuel Fatio N11: All manufactured fireplaces must achieve an oxygen to fuel 

ratio better than the current exemption. (USEPA exemption due to > 35:1 oxygen:fuel combustion ratio). This would capture units that are exempt under the federal standards.

HR Expand Existing Restrictions For Burning 

Permits

O1: Expand existing restrictions on prescribed burning/open burning permits to include additional emission reduction measures (e.g., Limit size of burn, local municipal code): See detailed suggestions under this grouping (O).

HR Prohibit Burning on High Ozone Days O2: N.J.A.C. 7:27 Subchapter 2: Expand permit conditions to 

prohibit burning on high ozone days.

HR Address Commercially Sold and/or Recycled 

Items 

O3: N.J.A.C. 7:27 Subchapter 2: Remove items that can be commercially sold and/or recycled prior to the open burning. Require through rule and permit conditions.

HR New Restrictions on Issuance of Open 

Burning Permits

O4: NJAC 7:27 Subchapter 2, Infested plant life (N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.5), Herbaceous plant life and hedgerows (N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.9), Orchard prunings and cullings (N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.10), and Land clearing (N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.11): Impose new restrictions on issuance o

HR Limit Open Burning to Maximize Agriculture 

Production 

O5: N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.9 Herbaceous plant life and hedgerows and 7:27-2.11 Land clearing: Limit to maximize agriculture production (for defined period of time/prohibition of alternate use for specific period of time)(1) Open burning should not be okay for 

HR Support Alternate Methods to Open Burning O6: N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.10 Orchard prunings and cullings: (1) 

Promote recycling, financial incentives for alternate methods. (2) Department of Agriculture should duplicate agricultural Best Manufacturing Practices (BMP) for reuse of material that would otherw

HR More Restrictions on Issuance of Special 

Permits

O7: N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.12 Special permit: Restrict by size, when, (e.g., high ozone days, etc.), fuel source: (1) Limit # of special permits or for amount of burning: issued by household, county, region/# of acres in a given time period (Permits already have

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HR Increase Fees for Permits and Enforcement 

Fines

O8: N.J.A.C. 7:27-2.13 Fees (and fines): (1) Increase fees for permits and enforcement fines as a disincentive for open burning.(2) Correlate the fee to the cost of analysis and processing.

HR Expand Subchapter 5 O9: Expand Subchapter 5 to address residential emissions of 

PM2.5 and include retrofit requirements for outdoor wood burning equipment in Subchapter 4(?).

HR Local Education Campaigns O10: Education to towns about outdoor wood burning appliances 

and cover existing zoning regulations (extension/addition to ID# B3 )

HR Regulate Fuel Source for Outdoor Wood 

Burning Equipment

O11: Regulate fuel source to ensure that only clean, untreated wood is burned in outdoor appliances.

HR Equipment Standards for Outdoor Wood 

Burning Equipment

O12: Require equipment standards, such as New Source Performance Standards, for outdoor equipment.

HR Regional or Federal Standards for Outdoor 

Wood Boilers

O13: Potential standards for outdoor wood boilers should be developed by a regional agency or by the USEPA.

HR Allow Local Zoning Ordinances O14: Allow local zoning ordinance that bans or requires permits 

for outdoor wood burning in certain densities/types of development or within certain feet from the property line, including educational material that can and cannot be burned and regulatory r

HR Permit Provisions on Minimum Chimney 

Height and Distance to Houses/Property Lines

O15: Permits: Include provisions on minimum chimney height and distance to houses/property lines where a new outdoor woodboiler could be sited on a residential property; grandfather units until the sale of the property and regulate the fuel source. Upon 

HR Statewide Ban or Local Control of Outdoor 

Wood Boilers

O16 a) Ban outdoor wood boilers within New Jersey (new installations) and ban future sales of current units O16 b) Counties to restrict/ban units based on health concerns

HR Sources not Covered by N.J.A.C. 7:27 

Subchapter 2

O17: Regulate sources that are not regulated by Subchapter 2 like residential fire pits

HR Definition of Open Burning O18: Expand the scope of subchapter 2 to delete the exemption 

for a stack or chimney by changing the definition of open burning

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HR Seasonal Restrictions for Wood Burning B1: Seasonal restrictions for wood burning - Weather / air quality

related restrictions (e.g., high fire-risk restrictions on campfires; drought restrictions on water use)

HR Statewide Education and Outreach Campaign B2: Statewide Education and Outreach campaign: Regarding the 

health and environmental benefits of compliance and/or participation, operation and maintenance to reduce emissions from residential wood burning, including promotion of improved air quality; al

HR Traditional and Non-traditional Avenues for an 

Education and Outreach Program 

B3: Investigate an Education and Outreach program using traditional (e.g., newspapers - local and major, radio, TV, websites, letters to the editor, fact sheets, Public Service Announcements (PSAs)) and non-traditional avenues and partners: (1) Daycare ce

HR No Burn Days; Overall Standard for Outdoor 

Wood Burning Units

B4: Require an overall standard (see ID# O12 and O13 ) and promote a daily advisory for "no burn days"

HR Clarify Regulations for Burning B5: Better define and distinguish in the regulations burning for 

home heating (e.g., wood stove/fireplace) vs. ornamental burning (e.g., chimeneas) vs. Subchapter 2 burning (e.g., burning by permit)

HR Recommended Wood Types and Home 

Heating Fuel Sources

B6: NJDEP to recommend wood types and home heating fuel sources that burn “clean” (e.g., public education).

HR State Government Enforcement of Residential 

Wood Smoke Complaints

B7: Enforcement of residential wood smoke nuisance complaints - State Health Department to determine if appropriate materials are being burned (e.g. untreated firewood rather than household or commercial waste material) - no local enforcement

HR County or Local Government Enforcement of 

Residential Wood Smoke Complaints

B8: Enforcement of residential wood smoke nuisance complaints by Local or County Health Departments (not the State)

HR Local Police Enforcement of Residential 

Wood Smoke Complaints

B9: Enforcement of residential wood smoke nuisance complaints by Local Police Department

HR Municipal Ordinances for Residential Wood 

Smoke Complaints

B10: Enforcement of residential wood smoke nuisance complaints - Municipal ordinance (individual)

HR Statewide Municipal Ordinances for 

Residential Wood Smoke Complaints

B11: Enforcement of residential wood smoke nuisance complaints - Municipal ordinance (uniform statewide)

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HR Amend the New Jersey Air Pollution Control 

Act 

B12: Amend the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act to allow for local bans on outdoor wood burning at the municipal level and to provide the authority to require homeowners to upgrade their wood stove or fireplace or outdoor wood burning equipment to res

HR An All Health Department/All NJDEP Hotline B13: An all health department/all NJDEP hotlineHR Interagency Notification and Tracking System B14: Health departments notify NJDEP regarding complaints and 

NJDEP will track and evaluate data. The data will be used to support local action under nuisance codes.

HR Restaurant Retrofits R1: Retrofit any equipment that currently does not have retrofit 

technology; custom-make technologies for any equipment is currently available.

HR Adopt California Standards for Restaurant 

Emissions

R2: Adopt California standards further investigating regulations and controls applied in California for applicability in New Jersey taking into consideration the regional differences (e.g., # of charbroilers = same impact?) between New Jersey and Southern

HR Adopt More Encompassing Standards for 

Restaurant Emissions Compared to California

R3: Go beyond California standards (i.e., include other sources such as fat fryers): Adding controls for existing restaurant equipment should be investigated further taking into account the regional differences between New Jersey and Southern California w

HR Further investigate New Jersey restaurant 

emissions

R4: Further investigate New Jersey restaurant emissions to try to improve quantification methods for more accurate air emissions from restaurants based on other types of cooking methods (i.e., taxation data, restaurant data sent to the Department of Healt

HR Further investigate N.J.A.C. 7:27 - 

Subchapter 11

R5: Further investigate N.J.A.C. 7:27 - Subchapter 11 – Incinerators: stack heights or other technology contained within the regulation for applicability to restaurant controls.

HR Further investigate controls for small bread 

baking restaurants

R6: Further investigate controls for small bread baking restaurants.

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HR Work with NESCAUM to develop a MOU for a 

regional sulfur in fuel oil standard 

Z1: Work with NESCAUM to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a regional sulfur in fuel oil standard that addresses capacity, supply, distribution, and timing concerns of the refineries.

HR Expand existing rebate programs to additional 

appliances

Z2: Expand existing rebate programs to additional appliances to get more of the public involved with renewable energy and energy efficiency combined with a general public education and outreach effort

HR Mandate geothermal or solar energy for new 

homes and businesses 

Z3: Mandate geothermal or solar energy for new homes and businesses and require equipment upgrades for existing homes and businesses.

HR Require clean energy systems for homes over 

a certain size

Z4: Require clean energy systems for homes over a certain size

HR Mandate that builders provide homeowners 

with clean energy options at the time of construction

Z5: Mandate that builders provide homeowners with clean energy options at the time of construction. Increase marketing, public relations, education, and outreach (e.g., homebuying websites).

HR Require that a certain percentage of homes 

are predesigned with geothermal/clean energy options 

Z6: Require that a certain percentage of homes are predesigned with geothermal/clean energy options ready for purchase and are available to low-income families. Require that future system changes must be equal to or better than the energy efficient/clean 

HR Extend existing NJBPU programs to 

incorporate more benefits for builders

Z7: Instead of mandates, extend existing NJBPU programs to incorporate more benefits for builders. Include outreach to builders about the availability of rebates for energy efficiency/clean energy options.

HR Mandate that clean energy systems be 

required for new commercial and industrial buildings 

Z8: Mandate that clean energy systems be required for new commercial and industrial buildings and include maintenance and upgrade specifications for existing buildings. Require that future system changes must be equal to or better than the energy efficien

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

HR Create minimum standards for all appliances Z9: Mandate a program that meets certain standards that are 

widely accepted by creating minimum standards for all appliances - extend to appliances not covered under existing codes (i.e., see if other types of appliances could also be given an Energy Star

HR Restaurant Grease Used as an Alternative 

Fuel

Restaurant Grease Used as an Alternative Fuel: using restaurangrease, known as “yellow grease,” to make B20 and B100 blends for an alternative diesel fuel.

HR Lowering the Sulfur Content of Number 4 and 

6 Fuel Oil or Requiring Number 6 Fuel

Lowering the Sulfur Content of Number 4 and 6 Fuel Oil or Requiring Number 6 FuelOil Users to Change to Number 4 Fuel Oil if Number 2 Fuel Oil Sulfur Content isLowered

NA Replacing older outboard boat engines and 

personal watercraft 

Replacing older outboard boat engines and personal watercraft with units that meet the 2006 model year USEPA or CARB emission standards.

NA Using incentive-based initiatives to accelerate 

retirement and replacement of high-use older commercial landscape equipment

Using incentive-based initiatives to accelerate retirement and replacement of high-use older commercial landscape equipment with equipment meeting the most stringent emission standards.

NA Replacing gas-powered residential chainsaws 

with either newer technology gas-powered or electri-powered ones

Replacing gas-powered residential chainsaws with either newer technology gas-powered or electri-powered ones.

NA Modify existing state purchasing contract 

language

Modify existing state purchasing contract language to ensure that equipment purchased using a State contract meet the lowest emissions standards available in the State.

NA Develop a system that will give special 

recognition to commercial landscaping companies that engage in practices that align with NJDEP's goals

Develop a system that will give special recognition to commercialandscaping companies that voluntarily use low emitting equipment, minimize engine use and engage in practices that align with NJDEP's goals.

NA Prohibiting use of landscaping equipment 

used by the public sector on ozone and/or PM action days

Prohibiting use of landscaping equipment used by the public sector on ozone and/or PM action days. Measure should also apply to contractors on state contracts.

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Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

NA Restrict use of certain landscaping equipment 

on ozone and/or PM action days.

Restrict use of certain landscaping equipment (leaf blowers, trimmers, etc) on ozone and/or PM action days.

NA Public education on Best Management 

Practices to reduce emissions

Public education on Best Management Practices to reduce emissions. Would include developing flyers, posters, and pamphlets for distribution to the public, updating or developing new websites to include Best Management Practices, updating current programs 

NA Public education on alternative, low 

maintenance landscapes

Public education on alternative, low maintenance landscapes. Purpose is to reduce the amount of lawn mowing by replacing grass with alternative landscapes.

NA Public education on reducing large lawn areas Public education on reducing large lawn areas.NA Prohibit refueling of a boat at a gas station 

equipped with stage II vapor recovery vaporbalance type system unless the boat fuel filler neck is compatible with the fuel pump interface.

Prohibit refueling of a boat at a gas station equipped with stage Ivapor recovery vapor-balance type system unless the boat fuel filler neck is compatible with the fuel pump interface.

NA Stage II vapor recovery requirements for 

aircraft refueling operation

Stage II vapor recovery requirements for aircraft refueling operation.

NA Require that aircraft pilots properly dispose of 

fuel samples accumulated during daily preflight checks required by the FAA

Require that aircraft pilots properly dispose of fuel samples accumulated during daily pre-flight checks required by the Federal Aviation Administartion (FAA).

NA Evaluate feasibility of low-emitting forklift 

program when finalized in California

Evaluate feasibility of low-emitting forklift program when finalized in California.

NA Residential replacement program for mowers. Residential replacement program for mowers.NA Reduce hours of operating lawn & garden 

equipment 

Reduce hours of operating lawn & garden equipment for commercial businesses on ozone and/or PM action days.

NA Regulate portable fuel tanks (< 7 gallons) for 

boats by extending current Portable Fuel Container (PFC) regulation

Regulate portable fuel tanks (< 7 gallons) for boats by extending current Portable Fuel Container (PFC) regulation to cover boat tanks under 7 gallons and replacing old tanks with new low emission ones.

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

NA Encourage use of low-emitting portable fuel 

containers

Encourage use of low-emitting portable fuel containers by prohibiting gas stations from dispensing fuel into old portable fuecontainers

NA Golf courses golf cart electrification Golf courses golf cart electrification. Equipment turnover to be 

funded through greens fees, etc.

NA Retirement program for non-compliant boat 

engines

Retirement program for non-compliant boat engines.

NA Restricting sale of used non-compliant 

equipment

Restricting sale of used non-compliant equipment (This measure will apply to pre emission control equipment only).

SCS Water injection for simple cycle aeroderivative 

gas turbines

Water injection for simple cycle aeroderivative gas turbines

SCS Low Sufur Fuel Low Sufur FuelSCS Biodiesel - Use of biodiesel blended with fuel 

oil

Biodiesel - Use of biodiesel blended with fuel oil. Most common and useful is the B20 (20% biodiesel).

SCS Fuel Switching - Switch from #6 fuel oil to #2 

fuel oil

Fuel Switching - Switch from #6 fuel oil to #2 fuel oil

SCS Operational Flexibility Operational Flexibility to newer, more efficient, and lower 

emitting combustion units over older, less efficient, higher emitting units.

SCS Selective Catalytic Reduction Selective Catalytic Reduction. For simple cycle turbine, 

combined cycle turbine, non-coal large boilers, and non-coal small boilers.

SCS Low NOx burner (LNB) Low NOx burner (LNB) - For simple cycle turbine, combined 

cycle turbine, boilers, and others.

SCS Repowering/replacement for simple cycle 

turbine

Repowering/replacement for simple cycle turbines

SCS Wet electric static precipitator for non-coal 

large boilers

Wet electric static precipitator for non-coal large boilers

SCS Municipal Waste Combustion Municipal Waste CombustionSCS Eliminate "peak shaving" from emergency 

generator definition

Eliminate "peak shaving" from emergency generator definition -This applies to new generators

SCS Flame temperature Flame temperature - Control flame temperature within a certain 

range to maximize flame temperature and minimize NOx emissions. This may be tied to other control measures instead of a stand-alone.

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Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

SCS Schedule stack testing outside of ozone 

season

Stack testing - Schedule stack testing outside of ozone season. Also, don’t require stack testing unless the particular operating scenario occurs. For example, if a boiler is permitted to burn natural gas and #2 fuel oil but primarily burns natural gas 95

SCS Co-fire landfill gas (LFG) Co-fire landfill gas (LFG) - Give credits for burning landfill gas 

because this is reducing the amount of methane being emitted.

SCS Distributed Generators (DG) Distributed Generators (DG) - Use of cleaner small units to 

replace the larger, older, dirtier units.

SCS SCR for emergency generators (DG) SCR for emergency generators (DG) - Idea was that this could 

be a method of reducing demand during the hot summer days (high ozone days) from the peaking units. In a way, this is a form of distributed generation.

SCS Refinery gas (RFG) Refinery gas (RFG) - Emissions control on combustion of 

refinery gas. Most refinery gas used as fuel or flaring is currently controlled.

SCS Light oil emulsification Light oil emulsification - Water emulsified fuel lowers peak flame 

temperatures to reduce "thermal NOx".

SCS SCONOx SCONOx - A single catalyst oxidizes nitric oxide (NO) to nitrogen 

dioxide (NO2), & then absorbs NO2 onto its surface, which is coated with potassium carbonate (K2CO3).

SCS XONON XONON - A catalyst integrated into turbine combustors limits 

combustion temperatures & thermal NOx formation.

SCS Restrict oil usage during ozone action days Restrict oil usage during ozone action days - This may be 

combined with other DEP initiatives to increase awareness, education, and communication.

SCS Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR)SCS Additional Retirement of NOx Allowances Additional Retirement of NOx Allowances - Require the 

additional retirement of NOx allowances when dirty units are operated during the ozone action days. This is to discourage the use of dirtier units during the ozone action days.

SCS Synergies between NJBPU Energy 

Efficiency/Renewable Energy Initiatives and NOx Reductions

Synergies between NJBPU Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Initiatives and NOx Reductions

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

SCS More stringent compliance criteria with NOx 

allowances for "excess" NOx emissions

More stringent compliance criteria with NOx allowances for "excess" NOx emissions

SCS No stack testing when units are not ordinarily 

running

No stack testing when units are not ordinarily running

SCS Schedule stack testing outside the ozone 

season

Schedule stack testing outside the ozone season

SCS Provide more education and assistance to 

smaller institutional facilities regarding control measures, retrofits, and upgrades

Provide more education and assistance to smaller institutional facilities, such as hospitals and apartment complexes regarding control measures, retrofits, and upgrades

SCS Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle 

(IGCC)

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) - Process that converts coal into a "syngas" that is used to fuel a combustion turbine to generate electricity. The exhaust heat from the combustion turbine is used to produce steam for a second generation cy

SCS New Jersey Hydrogen Learning Center 

(NJH2LC)

New Jersey Hydrogen Learning Center (NJH2LC) - BPU's Office of Clean Energy (OCE) is funding Rutgers to explore next steps in developing a Hydrogen economy in NJ. Rutgers will explore what College and University programs need to be developed to deliver E/

SCS Lower afterburner exhaust temperature Lower afterburner exhaust temperature - Reduce the afterburner 

temperature requirement for sewage sludge incinerators. Demonstrations have shown that both the CO and Non-Methane Hydrocarbon emissions limits can be continuously met with an afterburner tem

VOC Further regulation of degreasers, primarily 

through educational and enforcement outreach

Further regulation of degreasers, primarily through educational and enforcement outreach .The workgroup suggests that outreach and enforcement alerts be increased to smaller facilities regarding the MACT standards, conducting efficient degreasing operati

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Table F2.2: Workgroup Measures Recommended for Further Consideration by NJDEP (25

Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

VOC Control of Consumer Products and AIM 

aerosol products through the use of reactivity based regulations

Control of Consumer Products and AIM aerosol products through the use of reactivity based regulations*Also see related white paperThe Workgroup recommends that NJDEP 1) Consider adoption of California’s aerosol coating reactivity based emission standa

VOC Additional control of Consumer Products Additional control of Consumer Products

The Workgroup also recommends that the State continue to work with the USEPA on programs that would grant SIP credits without the State being required to adopt their own command and control regulations.*Also see 

VOC Accelerate conversion to new Portable Fuel 

Containers

Accelerate conversion to new Portable Fuel Containers through educational outreach to the public and by considering a phase in mandatory change-out

VOC Requiring new technology at gasoline stations Requiring new technology at gasoline stations which reduces 

vapors, especially at larger vacuum assist stations*Also see related white paper

VOC Improve gasoline dispensing through a variety 

of public outreach and education efforts

Improve gasoline dispensing through a variety of public outreach and education effortsThe Workgroup felt the need to address gasoline-dispensing issues. The issues discussed included:* “No topping off” by attendants* Improved operations and maintena

VOC Investigate Marine Ballasting Operations Investigate Marine Ballasting OperationsVOC Further capture and control of emissions from 

bulk tank terminals

Further capture and control of emissions from bulk tank terminals

VOC Increase capture and destruction efficiency 

requirement at graphic arts sources

Increase capture and destruction efficiency requirement at graphic arts sources*Also see related white paper

VOC Change NJAC 7:27-16.7(e) to apply to all 

facilities that utilize surface coatings in excess of one gallon per day.

Change NJAC 7:27-16.7(e) to apply to all facilities that utilize surface coatings in excess of one gallon per day. [Current regulation applies to facilities that use 2.5 gallons per day]*Also see related white paper

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Workgroup Control Measure Title Description

VOC Control of refinery flares Control of refinery flares by enhanced control of (currently 

uncontrolled) predictable gas streams.The Workgroup recommends monitoring and recording of flare events and installation of a gas recovery system.

VOC Improve controls and capture efficiency of 

emissions from active and closed landfills

Improve controls and capture efficiency of emissions from active and closed landfills

VOC Improve NJDEP Emission Inventory Improve NJDEP Emission Inventory

*Also see related white paper

VOC Change purchasing specifications to require 

the use of green products for State contracts

Change purchasing specifications to require the use of green products for State contracts (schools, universities, etc.).

VOC Investigate and control tank cleaning 

operations at large bulk tank terminals

Investigate and control tank cleaning operations at large bulk tank terminals

VOC Further reduce emissions from public owned 

treatment works (POTW)

Further reduce emissions from public owned treatment works (POTW)*Also see related white paper

VOC Improvements in leak detection and repair Improvements in leak detection and repair by including 

previously unregulated sources, and using imaging technology to identify fugitive leaks and sources

VOC Update Emissions Factor for Graphic Arts 

Sources

Update Emissions Factor for Graphic Arts Sources*Also see related white paper

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Table F2.3: Potential New Jersey RACMs Ranked by Estimated Potential VOC Redu

NJ Statewide 

Potential VOC 

Reduction

NJ Statewide 

Potential NOx 

Reduction

NJ Statewid

VOC + NOx 

1 4

Adhesives and Sealants 

(Industrial) 9.2 0 9.2

2 26

Reformulation of Aerosol 

Coatings to CARB Tier 2 

Standards 5.9 0 5.9

3 2 Consumer Products 1.4 0 1.44 18 Degreasing Controls 1.1 0 1.15 3 Portable Fuel Containers 0.9 0 0.96 DOT11

Adoption of Smart 

Growth Land Use 

Policies 0.6 1.0 1.6

7 DOT3

Retrofit Construction 

Equipment 0.4

0 0.4

8 25

Emission Reductions 

from Composting 0.3 0 0.3

9 89

Graduated Registration 

Fees for Recreational 

Boats 0.3 0 0.3

10 DOT9

Impact of Various Transit 

Projects 0.2 0.1 0.3

11 34

Opacity Cutpoint 

Revision 0.59 0.17 0.8

12 DOT22

Commercial Vehicle 

Information Systems and 

Networks (CVISN). 0.05 1.0 1.1

13 DOT8 Truck idling restrictions 0.04 1.6 1.6

14 DOT17 IdleAire Installations 0.04 1.5 1.515 DOT13

Clean Fleets 

Replacements 0.03 0.06 0.1

16 DOT20 School Bus Retrofit 0.03

0 0.03

17 DOT18

Transit Bus 

Replacements 0.02 0.4 0.4

2009 Emission Benefit (tpd)

Rank

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name

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Table F2.3: Potential New Jersey RACMs Ranked by Estimated Potential VOC Redu

NJ Statewide 

Potential VOC 

Reduction

NJ Statewide 

Potential NOx 

Reduction

NJ Statewid

VOC + NOx 

2009 Emission Benefit (tpd)

Rank

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name

18 DOT23

Implementation of 

Express E-Z Pass Toll 

Collection 0.02 0.01 0.03

19 DOT16

School Bus 

Replacements 0.01 0.3 0.3

20 36

Medium Duty Vehicle 

Inspection 0.003 0.12 0.1

21 63

Technology to Identify 

Smoking Vehicles 0.002 0 0.0

22 74 Nonroad Idling

0 0.6 0.6

23

5

Smoke Management 

Plan NA NA NA

24 20

Tehama County: 

TCAPCD Rule 4.22: 

Industrial Use of Organic 

Solvents NA NA NA

25 32 Onroad Vehicle Idling N

A

N

A

N

A

26 75

Idling Reduction for Train 

Engines NA NA NA

27 78

Insure Proper Disposal of 

Fuel Samples After Daily 

Aircraft Pre-Flight 

Checks NA NA NA

28 97

Auxiliary Power Units 

(APUs) for Locomotives NA NA NA

NA = Data not available

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Table F2.4: Potential New Jersey RACMs Ranked by Estimated Potential NOx Redu

NJ Statewide 

Potential NOx 

Reduction

NJ Statewide 

Potential VOC 

Reduction

NJ Statewid

VOC + NOx 

1 DOT8 Truck idling restrictions 1.6 0.04 1.62 DOT17 IdleAire Installations 1.5 0.04 1.53 DOT11

Adoption of Smart 

Growth Land Use 

Policies

1.0 0.63 1.7

4 DOT22

Commercial Vehicle 

Information Systems and 

Networks (CVISN). 1.0 0.05 1.1

5 74 Nonroad Idling 0.6 N/A 0.6

6 DOT18

Transit Bus 

Replacements

0.4 0.02

0.4

7 DOT16

School Bus 

Replacements

0.3 0.01

0.3

8 34

Opacity Cutpoint 

Revision

0.17 0.59

0.8

9 DOT9

Impact of Various Transit 

Projects

0.1 0.2

0.3

10 36

Medium Duty Vehicle 

Inspection 0.1 0.003 0.1

11 DOT13

Clean Fleets 

Replacements

0.06 0.03

0.1

12 DOT23

Implementation of 

Express E-Z Pass Toll 

Collection

0.005 0.02

0.03

13

4

Adhesives and Sealants 

(Industrial)

0 9.2

9.20

14 26

Reformulation of Aerosol 

Coatings to CARB Tier 2 

Standards 0 5.9 5.9

15 2 Consumer Products 0 1.4 1.416 18 Degreasing Controls 0 1.1 1.117 3 Portable Fuel Containers 0 0.9 0.9

2009 Emission Benefit (tpd)

Rank

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name

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Table F2.4: Potential New Jersey RACMs Ranked by Estimated Potential NOx Redu

NJ Statewide 

Potential NOx 

Reduction

NJ Statewide 

Potential VOC 

Reduction

NJ Statewid

VOC + NOx 

2009 Emission Benefit (tpd)

Rank

New Jersey 

Identifier Measure Name

18 DOT3

Retrofit Construction 

Equipment 0

0.4

0.4

19 25

Emission Reductions 

from Composting 0 0.3 0.3

20 89

Graduated Registration 

Fees for Recreational 

Boats

0 0.3 0.3

21 DOT20 School Bus Retrofit

0 0.03 0.03

22 63

Technology to Identify 

Smoking Vehicles 0

0.002 0.002

23

5

Smoke Management 

Plan NA NA NA

24 20

Tehama County: 

TCAPCD Rule 4.22: 

Industrial Use of Organic 

Solvents NA NA NA

25 32 Onroad Vehicle Idling N

A

N

A

N

A

26 75

Idling Reduction for Train 

Engines NA N/A NA

27 78

Insure Proper Disposal of 

Fuel Samples After Daily 

Aircraft Pre-Flight 

Checks NA NA NA

28 97

Auxiliary Power Units 

(APUs) for Locomotives NA NA NA

NA = Data not available

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Table F2.5: Results of RACM Criteria Evaluation

NOx VOC

Area

2 Consumer Products N Y √ √ √ √ 

3 Portable Fuel Containers N Y √ √ √ √ 4 Adhesives and Sealants (Industrial) N Y √ √ √ √ 5 Smoke Management Plan N Y √ √ √ √ 6

Vapor Recovery Systems at Gasoline 

Service Stations N Y √ X N/A N/A 

7

Architectural and Industrial 

Maintenance Coatings N Y √ √ X √ 

8

Natural Gas Combustion for 

Commercial and Industrial 

Sectors/Residential Sectors Y N √ √ X √ 

9

Bakery Controls: SCAQMD Rule 1153, 

BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 42 N Y √ X N/A N/A 

10 Pesticide Application N Y √ √ X N/A 

11

Pesticide Application Restrictions: 

Mandatory Episodic N Y √√ √ X 

12

Reid Vapor Pressure Reduction 

Program Y Y X N/A √ X 

13

Restrictions for Consumer Products 

and Paints during Ozone Season N Y √ √ X X

14

CONS-2 Set New Consumer Products 

Limits for 2008 – 2010 N Y √ N/A X N/A 

15A

Limits on Sale of Auto and Truck Body 

Refinishing Products N Y √√ √ X 

15B

Limit the VOC Content of Auto Body Refinishing Products √ √ X √ 

16

Episodic Limits on Asphalt Paving and 

Traffic Marking Activities N Y √√ √ X 

18 Degreasing Controls N Y √ √ √ √ 

19 Alternative Degreasers N Y X N/A N/A N/A 20

Tehama County: TCAPCD Rule 4.22: 

Industrial Use of Organic Solvents N Y √√ √ √ 

22

Reduce Fuel Permeation Through 

Gasoline Dispenser Hoses at Marinas N Y X N/A X N/A 

23

Voluntary Gas Can Replacement 

Program N Y √ X X N/A 

24

Capture and Control Vapors from 

Gasoline Cargo Tankers N Y √ N/A X N/A 

25 Emission Reductions from Composting N Y √√ √ √ 

Economically 

Feasible?

Able to implement 

by 6/08?

Other Lo

Considerat

Emissions 

New Jersey Reduced? (Y/N)

Identifier Measure Name

Technologically 

Feasible?

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Table F2.5: Results of RACM Criteria Evaluation

NOx VOC

Economically 

Feasible?

Able to implement 

by 6/08?

Other Lo

Considerat

Emissions 

New Jersey Reduced? (Y/N)

Identifier Measure Name

Technologically 

Feasible?

26

Reformulation of Aerosol Coatings to 

CARB Tier 2 standards N Y √√ √ √ 

27

Low NOx residential water heaters 

(TNRCC); Low-emission water heaters 

F1 Y N √ N/A X N/A 

28 Low-Emission Furnaces Y N √ N/A X N/A 

29 Low NOx Fuel for Stationary Sources √ N/A X N/A 

Onroad

DOT6 Fuel tax increase Y Y √ √ √ X 

DOT7

Implement Pay-as-you-drive vehicle 

insurance Y Y √√ √ X 

DOT8 Truck idling restrictions Y Y √ √ √ √ 

DOT9 Impact of Various Transit Projects Y Y √ √ √ √ 

DOT10 Effect of No Fare Increase Y Y √ X √ √ DOT11

Adoption of Smart Growth Land Use 

Policies Y Y √√ √ √ 

DOT12

Transportation Demand Management 

(TDM) Y Y √√ √ X 

DOT13 Clean Fleets Replacements Y Y √ √ √ √ 

DOT15 Electric Vehicles at Transit Stations Y Y √ X √ √ DOT16 School Bus Replacements Y Y √ √ √ √ DOT17 IdleAire Installations Y Y √ √ √ √ DOT18 Transit Bus Replacements Y Y √ √ √ √ DOT19

Heavy Duty Diesel Engine 

Replacements Y Y √ X √ √ 

DOT20 School Bus Retrofit N Y √ √ √ √ 

DOT21 Improved Signal Coordination Y Y √ √ √ X 

DOT22

Commercial Vehicle Information 

Systems and Networks (CVISN). Y Y √√ √ √ 

DOT23

Implementation of Express E-Z Pass 

Toll Collection Y Y √√ √ √ 

DOT24 Incident Management/Service Patrols Y Y √ X √ √ 

DOT25 Speed Limit Adherence Y Y √ √ √ X 

DOT26

Statewide Expansion of Bicycle 

Facilities Y Y √ X √ √ 

30 Diesel Engine Chip Reflash Y N √ √ X √ 

31

Efficient Vehicle Purchase 

Incentives/Disincentives Y Y √ √ X N/A 

32 Onroad Vehicle Idling Y N √ √ √ √ 33

Early Retirement Program for Heavy 

Duty Diesel Vehicles Y N √ X X N/A 

34 Opacity Cutpoint Revision Y Y √ √ √ √ 

35 Light Duty Diesel Vehicle Inspection Y Y √ √ X N/A 

36 Medium Duty Vehicle Inspection Y Y √ √ √ √ 

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Table F2.5: Results of RACM Criteria Evaluation

NOx VOC

Economically 

Feasible?

Able to implement 

by 6/08?

Other Lo

Considerat

Emissions 

New Jersey Reduced? (Y/N)

Identifier Measure Name

Technologically 

Feasible?

37

California Reformulated Gasoline and 

California Diesel (Combined Factor) Y Y √ N/A N/A X 

38 Adopt CARB Diesel Fuel Properties Y Y √ N/A N/A X 

39 Encourage the use of Alternative Fuels Y Y √ X X N/A 

40

Low NOx Onroad Diesel Fuel in Ozone 

Season X X X N/A N/A X 

41

Diesel Fuel Reformulation - Higher 

Cetane Highway Vehicles Y Y X N/A N/A X 

42 Permit Requirement for Fleets Y N √ N/A N/A X 

43

Develop a Station Car/Low Emission 

Vehicle Share Program Y Y √ X N/A N/A 

44

Demolish Impounded Vehicles that are 

High Emitters Y Y √ N/A N/A X 

46

Low Income Vehicle Repair Assistance 

Program (LIRAP) Y Y √ √ X N/A 

47

Require Transit Use for Government 

Employees Y Y √√ √ X 

50

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) 

Fueling Stations Y Y √ X N/A N/A 

51 CNG Buses Instead of New Diesel Y N √ X √ √ 

53 CNG Rental Cars Y Y XX X X 54 Clean Fuel Vehicles Y Y √ X N/A N/A 

56

Voluntary: Alternative Fueled Vehicle 

(AFV) Purchase Program Y Y √ X X N/A 

57 CNG Refuse Haulers Y Y X X N/A N/A 

58

Set Tighter Emission Standards for 

New Passenger Vehicles [Low 

Emission Vehicle III] Y Y √ N/A N/A X 

59

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) 

Program Y Y √ √ N/A X 

60 Extended Vehicle Idling N Y √ N/A N/A X 

61

Mandatory Emissions Control 

Equipment Replacement Y Y √ XX X 

63

Technology to Identify Smoking 

Vehicles N Y √√ √ √ 

64 Vehicle Retirement Incentives Y Y √ X X N/A 

65 HDDV Retrofit Y N √ X N/A N/A 66 Automated Speed Enforcement Y Y √ √ √ X 

67 Fleet Modernization Y Y √ X X √ 

68

Reduce Emissions From Heavy-Duty 

Vehicles Serving Transportation 

Facilities Y Y √ XX X 

69 HDD Truck and Bus Retrofits Y Y √ X X N/A 

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Table F2.5: Results of RACM Criteria Evaluation

NOx VOC

Economically 

Feasible?

Able to implement 

by 6/08?

Other Lo

Considerat

Emissions 

New Jersey Reduced? (Y/N)

Identifier Measure Name

Technologically 

Feasible?

70 Retrofit Heavy Duty Gasoline Trucks Y Y X N/A X N/A 

71

Install New Engines in Heavy Duty 

Gasoline Trucks Y Y √ XX X 

73 Diesel Additive Standards Y N √ N/A X N/A 

NonRoad

DOT1 Limit use of Recreational Watercraft Y Y √ √ √ X 

DOT3 Retrofit Construction Equipment N Y √ √ √ √ 

DOT4 Retrofit Switch Yard Locomotives Y N √ √ X √ DOT5

Construction Equipment Idling 

Restrictions Y Y √ √ X √ 

74 Nonroad Idling Y N √ √ √ √ 

75 Idling Reduction for Train Engines Y N √ √ √ √ 76

Leveraging Airport Leases to Achieve 

Reductions from Ground Support 

Equipment Y Y √ N/A X N/A 

77A

Increasing the Rate of Small Engine 

Turnovers through the Use of IncentiveBased Initiatives N Y √ √ X √ 

78

Insure Proper Disposal of Fuel 

Samples After Daily Aircraft Pre-Flight 

Checks N Y √√ √ √ 

79

Stage II Vapor Recovery Compatibility 

for Boat Fueling and Marina Gasoline 

Fueling Facilities N Y X N/A X N/A 

80 Use Restrictions for 2-Stroke Engines N Y √ N/A N/A X 

81

Capture of Stationary Locomotive 

Exhaust Y Y X N/A N/A N/A 

82

Use Restrictions for Non-Commercial 

Lawn Equipment Y Y √√ √ X 

83

Preference for Low-Emissions Lawn & 

Garden Equipment Y Y √ √ X N/A 

84

Strengthen Lawn Equipment 

Regulations Y Y √ N/A X X 

85

Providing Electric Power to Ships (Cold 

Ironing) at the Ports (Shoreside Power) Y Y √ N/A X N/A 

86

Accelerated Retirement Program for 

Pleasurecraft Y Y √ √ X N/A 

87 Marine Vessel Buy Back Program Y Y √ X X N/A 

88

Stringent Recreational Marine Engine 

Standards Y Y √ N/A X N/A 

89

Graduated Registration Fees for 

Recreational Boats N Y √√ √ √ 

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Table F2.5: Results of RACM Criteria Evaluation

NOx VOC

Economically 

Feasible?

Able to implement 

by 6/08?

Other Lo

Considerat

Emissions 

New Jersey Reduced? (Y/N)

Identifier Measure Name

Technologically 

Feasible?

90

Emission Fee Program for Port-Related 

Mobile Sources Y Y √ XX X 

91

Incentives for Cleaner Off-Road 

Vehicles and Equipment Y Y √ X X N/A 

92

Portable Engine and Generator 

Emissions Reduction Program Y Y √ X √ N/A 

93 Off-Road Gas/LPG Engines N Y N/A N/A N/A X 

94 Off-Road Gas/LPG Engines Y Y N/A N/A N/A X 95 Off-Road Gas/LPG Engines Y Y N/A N/A N/A X 96 Off-Road Gas Engines Y Y X N/A X X 

97

Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for 

Locomotives Y N √√ √ √ 

99 Locomotive Emission Reduction Y Y √ √ X √ 

100 Lawnmower Exchange Program Y Y √ √ X √ 101

Lawn and Garden Equipment Buyback 

and Scrappage Programs Y Y √ √ X √ 

103

Engine Standards for Diesel Powered 

Engines Y N N/A N/A X X 

104 Engine Modernization Incentives Y Y √ X X N/A 

105

Engine Standards for Large Gasoline 

Powered Engines Y Y N/A N/A X X 

106

Engine Standards for Locomotive 

Engines Y Y N/A N/A X X 

107 Marine Biodiesel Fueling Station N Y √ X X N/A 

108 Low Emissions Agricultural Equipment Y Y √ N/A X N/A 

109

Convert Diesel powered Irrigation 

pumps Y Y √ X X N/A 

110

Low Emission Diesel Fuel for Nonroad 

Equipment Y Y √ N/A X X 

111

Low-Emissions Light Commercial 

Equipment Y Y √ N/A X N/A 

112

Preference for Low-Emission Light 

Commercial Equipment Y Y √ √ X N/A 

113 Fleet Rules for Construction Equipment Y Y X N/A X N/A 

114

Preference for Low-Emission Industrial 

Equipment Y Y √ √ X N/A 

KEY:

√ Measure Passes This Criterion

X Measure Fails This Criterion

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Table F2.5: Results of RACM Criteria Evaluation

NOx VOC

Economically 

Feasible?

Able to implement 

by 6/08?

Other Lo

Considerat

Emissions 

New Jersey Reduced? (Y/N)

Identifier Measure Name

Technologically 

Feasible?

N/A

This Criterion is not Applicable 

Because the Measure Fails Another 

Criterion

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