Fumigation Rule Applicability Reminder and Q&A Update

This listserv is being sent as another reminder to the regulated community that the fumigation rules, which became operative on June 6, 2022, have an allowance that allows applications for existing fumigation facilities to continue operations, provided the facility has submitted an air permit on or before February 3, 2023.

 

A facility that has applied by the February 3, 2023 deadline that was in operation prior to June 3, 2022, and has been working cooperatively with the Department to obtain a permit will not be subject to enforcement action. Enforcement actions may be taken for facilities that failed to submit prior to the deadline or fail to work cooperatively with the Department.

 

There are no provisions to extend this submittal deadline in the rule adoption in April 2022.  Air Quality staff are available for assistance and can be reached at 609-292-6716 (Helpline).

 

For more details on fumigation, applicability and application content, please refer to the updated Q&A document which can be found at https://njdepwptest.net/wp-content/uploads/boss/permitting-guidance/fumigation-faq-2-1-2023-update.pdf