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Quick Reference Guide to Regulations and Submissions (Jan-Apr 2011)
| Regulation | Submission | Frequency | SUBMISSION DATE |
| EPA TSCA New Chemicals | TSCA Polymer Exemption Report | Annual | January 31 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting | Certificates of Representation | Registration | January 31 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting | GHG Reports | Annual | March 31 |
| OSHA Recordkeeping & Reporting Occupational Injuries & Illnesses | OSHA Injury and Illness Log Summary Form 300A | Annual | Post Feb 1 thru April 30 |
| NJ Emissions Statement Rule | Emission StatementNon-applicability Report | As Warranted | Feb 1 |
| Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 312 | Community Right-to-Know (CRTK) Survey and Tier I or Tier II Inventory Form | Annual | March 1 |
| NPDES Stormwater Program | Annual Certification | Annual | Varies by State |
EPA TSCA New Chemicals
Anyone who imports or manufactures a new polymer in 2010 that met the TSCA Exemption Criteria must submit a TSCA Polymer Exemption Report of manufacture or import by (postmarked) January 31 of the year subsequent to initial manufacture. The notice must include:
- Manufacturer's name. This includes the name and address of the manufacturer and the name and telephone number of a technical contact.
- Number of polymers manufactured or imported. The number of polymers manufactured under the terms of the exemption for the first time in 2010 must be identified in the notice.
Learn more about the EPA TSCA New Chemicals
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EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Suppliers of fossil fuels or industrial GHGs, manufacturers of vehicles and engines, and facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more per year of GHG emissions are required to submit annual reports to EPA. Reporting is at the facility level, except for certain suppliers of fossil fuels and industrial greenhouse gases. On October 30, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule for the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases (GHG) from large US GHG emissions sources. Implementation of 40 CFR Part 98 is referred to as the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). These reports must be electronically submitted to the EPA by March 31.
Learn more about EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting
OSHA Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
OSHA requires employers to post a summary (OSHA Form 300A - not the OSHA 300 Log) of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2010. This summary must remain posted from February 1 to April 30, 2011, and a company executive must certify the annual summary indicating that the totals are correct and sign the form.
The summary must list the total numbers of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2010 and were logged on the OSHA 300 form. Employment information about the annual average number of employees and total hours worked during the calendar year is also required to assist in calculating incidence rates. Companies with no recordable injuries or illnesses in 2010 must post the form with zeros on the total line.
The summary form is to be displayed in a common area wherever notices to employees are usually posted. Employers must make a copy of the summary available to employees who move from worksite to worksite, such as construction workers, and employees who do not report to any fixed establishment on a regular basis.
Learn more about OSHA Form 300A
NJ Emission Statement Rule
If a facility reported through the Emission Statement rule (N.J.A.C. 7:27-21) in a prior year or was sent a reporting package for this rule by the Department and now believes it is not subject to Emission Statement reporting because the "Potential to Emit" from the facility is below all reporting thresholds for all air contaminants, the Responsible Official of the facility is required to submit a Notice of Non-Applicability to the NJ DEP by Feburary 1, and supporting documentation to the Department stating the specific reason for non-applicability.
Learn more about the NJ Emission Statement Rule
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 312
Employers who have chemicals listed on the Environmental Hazardous Substance (EHS) list in quantities that exceed 500 pounds at any given time during 2010, are required to complete and submit an annual Community Right to Know Survey. In addition, substances on the federal list of extremely hazardous substances must be reported if they are present at the designated threshold (usually less than 500 pounds), as well as any chemical requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet that is present on site in quantities that exceed 10,000 pounds. This is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Employers are required to complete and submit the survey by March 1, 2011.
The survey must be submitted to the state environmental protection agency (such as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection), and copies sent to the Local Emergency Planning Commission, local police and fire departments, and the local hospital.
Additional CRTK Information on EHSWire
NPDES Stormwater Program
Stormwater discharge permittees are required to submit to the applicable state agency an annual report summarizing their comprehensive site inspection and corrective actions taken during 2010. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Requirements vary by state for construction and industrial activities.
New Jersey: The SPPP certification report must be submitted to the NJ DEP Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control as indicated in the site-specific NPDES permit.
New York: The annual certification report must be submitted by March 31 to the NYSDEC, Bureau of Water Permits.
Learn more about the NPDES Stormwater Program for construction and industrial activities