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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1556″ img_size=”full”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NoMSUzRUdSRUVOSE9VU0UlMjBHQVMlMjBNT05JVE9SSU5HJTIwQU5EJTIwUkVQT1JUSU5HJTIwUlVMRSUzQyUyRmgxJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][breadcrumb-shortcode][vc_custom_heading text=”Frequently Asked Questions for Refrigeration Facilities and Chillers” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300669b” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

APPLICABILITY<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Who must register and report?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Facilities with a refrigeration system and\/or chillers with 50 pounds or more of a high-GWP refrigerant are required to register their facility, keep records of their refrigerant usage, and report that information to the DEP. You can register and report on the GHGMR Refrigeration page<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Which Refrigerants are considered high-GWP?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Any refrigerant with a global warming potential, more than 150 times or greater global warming potential of carbon dioxide. View the full list of applicable refrigerants<\/a> <\/i>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I have two refrigeration systems that each have a full charge below 50 pounds but when I add their full charges together, they add up to more than 50 pounds. Do I need to register my facility?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]A facility with two refrigeration systems that each have a full charge below 50 pounds does not have to register. The threshold applies to individual systems, not when adding multiple systems together.<\/p>\n

Only, facilities with one or more refrigeration systems with a full charge greater than or equal to 50 pounds of a high-GWP refrigerant needs to register.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does the GHGMRR apply to air conditioning and comfort cooling systems?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Air conditioning systems are considered exempt from this rule unless they use a chiller system. Chiller systems used for comfort cooling with a full charge of 50 pounds or more of high-GWP refrigerants are still applicable to the GHGMRR.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I have a chiller unit with multiple circuits, where each circuit contains less than 50 pounds of refrigerants at full charge, but when combined add up to more than 50 pounds Do I need to register and report my refrigerant usage under the GHGMRR?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Chiller units with multiple circuits where each circuit contains less than 50 pounds of refrigerant at full charge does not need to register or report. You would only need to report if any individual refrigeration circuit has more than 50 pounds of high-GWP refrigerant at full charge.<\/p>\n

A refrigeration system can have multiple refrigerant circuits. So, when we look at the definitions:<\/p>\n

Refrigeration system<\/strong> means stationary, non-residential equipment that is an industrial process refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, or other refrigeration appliance, with a single refrigerant circuit that requires 50 pounds or more of any combination of high-GWP refrigerant to maintain normal operating characteristics and conditions. Refrigeration system does not include an air-conditioning appliance.<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

Refrigerant circuit<\/strong> means the parts of a refrigeration system that are normally connected to each other (or are separated by isolation valves) and are designed to contain a high-GWP refrigerant. A single refrigerant circuit is defined by all piping and components that use refrigerant from a common reservoir of a high-GWP refrigerant.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

BILLING<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What forms of payment are accepted?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]After registering you will be given the option to pay via eCheck, pay via credit card or select \u201cbill me\u201d to have a bill sent to your address.<\/p>\n

To pay by mail you must select \u201cbill me\u201d and wait for a paper invoice to arrive to you by mail. When you receive the invoice, the bottom portion must be mailed back along with the check for the registration fee.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I pay online if I have already selected to pay by mail?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Yes, you can still pay online by selecting \u201cPay a Paper Invoice\u201d on the home page of NJDEP Online<\/a> Here you will be able to locate your bill by entering the 9-digit invoice number at the top-right of your bill.<\/p>\n

Read the step-by-step instructions<\/a> for online bill payment.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I pay my bill online if I have not received my invoice yet?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Yes, you can pay your bill online by following these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Log into the NJDEP Online<\/a> account that you used to register your facility<\/li>\n
  2. Open the blue “Payments\u201d tab at the top of the screen<\/li>\n
  3. Select \u201call bills\u201d in the \u201cBill Type\u201d drop-down menu, then click \u201csearch.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. Select the radio button next to the bill you wish to pay, then select \u201ccontinue.\u201d You will then be given the options to select the payment type of your choosing and pay your bill.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How often will I be billed?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]The GHGMRR registration costs $400 and is good for a period of five years. Your facility must also report on its refrigerant usage every year, but there is no fee for reporting.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If I accidentally register a facility that did not need to be registered, can I receive a refund?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]The registration fee cannot be prorated or refunded. If you need to withdraw a registration, please download and fill out the Refrigeration Facility Registration Change Form<\/a> <\/i>.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    REGISTRATION<\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”How do I register my facility?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]To register a facility, you must create an account and register through NJDEP Online<\/a>. For step-by-step instructions please view the Refrigeration Registration Instructions<\/a> <\/i> guidance document. To determine applicability of your refrigeration systems and for more information on the rule, please visit the GHGMR Refrigerants<\/a> page.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I need to withdraw my registration of a facility that I have already registered, what can I do? (Either due to a duplicate registration or the registration of a facility that is not applicable to the rule.)” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Please use the following link to download the Refrigeration Facility Registration Change Form<\/a> <\/i>.<\/p>\n

    In the Reason for Registration Change Form<\/em>, identify which facility you wish to eliminate from the registration by including the facility ID number (ex: Y1234) and stating the reason for withdrawing the registration.<\/p>\n

    Submit the Refrigeration Facility Registration Change Form to ghgmrr@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Keep in mind, once the registration fee has been paid, the registration fee cannot be prorated or refunded.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”After completing the \u201cLocation Confirmation,\u201d should I select one of the facilities listed or \u201cCreate New Site?\u201d” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]If the Site Name and Site Location of one of the facilities in the “Partial Matches” table matches your facility’s information, please select that site by clicking on the adjoining radio button. Otherwise scroll to the bottom of the Site Selection screen and click on the \u201cCreate New Site\u201d checkbox, then click the \u201cContinue\u201d button.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does a responsible official need to certify my facilities registration?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]No, the registration does not need to be certified by a responsible official, but the annual refrigerant usage report does.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I am having trouble deciding what to enter in the \u201cmunicipality“ field while registering my facility, what can I do?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Make sure that you are using the correct municipality. For example, some facilities may have a mailing address of Princeton, but the actual municipality is West Windsor. To look up the municipality you may use the Municipal Boundaries of NJ mapping tool<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If I have two facilities at different locations with one TAX ID, can I register both under a single TAX ID?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]The Refrigeration Facility Registration system creates a Facility ID based on physical location. So, one TAX ID can have multiple refrigeration facilities registered, provided they are at different physical addresses.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What do I do if I need to change or update the information for my facility after I have already registered?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]If the facility needs to change or update information on the GHGMRR registration, the owner or operator of the facility must inform the Department and complete the Refrigeration Facility Registration Change Form<\/a> <\/i>.<\/p>\n

    Please update all facility information on the form and submit it to ghgmrr@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If I have two buildings owned by the same company, do I need to register them as separate facilities?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]If the two buildings are directly adjacent to each other, they can be registered as one facility, otherwise, they will need to be registered separately.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If I have submitted other services (air permits, wastewater permits, etc.) for my facility, can I use the same Facility ID to report under the Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Reporting Rule?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]No, the facility must submit a Refrigeration Facility registration through NJDEPOnline.com, regardless of if they have registered the same facility for other services. \u00a0A specific facility ID will be generated for a facility once the facility submits a Refrigeration Facility Registration. This facility ID starts with \u201cY\u201d followed by four digits.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who is responsible for submitting the registration and report? The owner of the business or the owner of the property?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Whoever is responsible for maintaining the equipment should register the facility and submit the Annual Refrigeration Facility Report.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    REPORTING<\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”How do I report my refrigerant usage?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]You must complete an annual report at NJDEP Online<\/a>. For step-by-step instructions, please view the Refrigeration Annual Reporting Instructions<\/a> <\/i> guidance document. The annual report is due April 1st<\/sup> of every year. For example, the report for 2022 will be due on April 1st<\/sup>, 2023.<\/p>\n

    For the 2022 reporting period, you must report usage from October 1st<\/sup>– December 31st<\/sup>. Subsequent reporting is conducted on a calendar year basis (January 1 \u2013 December 31)[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I am already reporting refrigeration equipment under N.J.S.A. 34:7-1 et. seq., am I required to also report under the new GHGMRR (N.J.A.C. 7:27E)?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]The requirements to register refrigeration equipment under the rules of N.J.A.C. 7:27E are for the purposes of monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. This registration process is separate from the requirements of N.J.S.A. 34:7-1 et. seq. ENGINEER AND FIREMAN LICENSING; BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS AND REFRIGERATING PLANTS.<\/p>\n

    Refrigeration facilities that meet the threshold requirements for both regulations must register under both programs.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If my facility receives its supply of refrigerants from a service vendor, but no refrigerants are purchased directly for the facility itself, do I report any purchased refrigerants?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]The intent of reporting \u201cpurchased\u201d refrigerants under the GHGMRR is to identify new stock of refrigerant at the facility. It is important to identify refrigerant supplied by the vendor as refrigerant purchased even though you are indirectly buying refrigerant from the service vendor. This number is used in a mass balance equation to calculate the GHG emissions from each facility.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can a consulting firm certify an annual refrigeration usage report?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]No, an annual refrigeration usage report must be certified by a responsible official at the facility, and cannot be certified by a consultant, even if that consultant had filled out the report.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If I have one system in my facility that has a full charge over 50 pounds of high GWP refrigerants, but smaller systems that is below the 50 pounds threshold, should I also report the smaller systems?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]It is highly recommended to voluntarily report the refrigerant usage for all <\/em>systems regardless of size, if any one system at the facility is above the reporting threshold, especially if the systems use the same refrigerant. However, only systems having a full charge greater than or equal to 50 pounds of a high-GWP refrigerant need to be registered.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the difference between \u201clow\u201d and \u201cmedium\u201d temperatures?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Low temperature refrigeration<\/strong> means a commercial or industrial refrigeration system used for frozen products.<\/p>\n

    Medium temperature refrigeration<\/strong> means a commercial or industrial refrigeration system used for chilled product.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the difference between commercial refrigeration and industrial process refrigeration?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Commercial Refrigeration<\/strong> means a refrigeration appliance used in the retail food and cold storage warehouse sectors.<\/p>\n

    Industrial Process Refrigeration<\/strong> means a complex customized appliances used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries that are directly linked to the industrial process.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I certify as \u201cResponsible Official\u201d if there is no certification ribbon displaying on the Certification Screen?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n

    Individual with Direct Knowledge is the default \u201cAccess Type\u201d assigned by NJDEP Online.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Below are the steps to make sure that the appropriate person will be able to certify as Responsible Official.<\/p>\n

    Note: The role of Responsible Official cannot be assigned by one person to another. Responsible Official access is\u00a0self<\/b>-assigned.<\/p>\n

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    1. To obtain the \u201cAccess Type\u201d of Responsible Official, that person must create a NJDEPonline.com account.<\/li>\n
    2. Make sure the Responsible Official has the correct facility ID number (Y####).<\/li>\n
    3. Then add the appropriate facility to their account by following the instructions<\/a> in steps 1-5.<\/li>\n
    4. Then change their \u201cAccess Type\u201d from Individual with Direct Knowledge to Responsible Official by following steps 6-8.<\/li>\n
    5. Once the Responsible Official has the facility setup on their end, you can send the notification for certification to that person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does the GHG Refrigerant Report count as the EPA GHG deliverable or does a facility owner need to submit a separate report within the EPA e-GGRT database?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]The GHG Refrigerant Report does not count as the EPA GHG deliverable. Facilities required to submit refrigerant usage data or GHG data to the DEP or to the EPA must submit that data to each entity.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If my total for the reporting period is 0 for \u201cPurchased\u201d, \u201cCharged\u201d, \u201cRecovered\u201d, \u201cStored\u201d, and \u201cShipped Off-Site\u201d but I do have regulated equipment should I still submit a report?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Yes, you should still submit a report. For any values that are \u201c0\u201d simply enter \u201c0\u201d into the report. It is possible that all values will be zero for a given refrigerant.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will the equipment I enter into this year\u2019s report be saved for future years?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Yes, the equipment will be saved in subsequent years.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I obtain the value for the \u201cfull charge\u201d of my refrigeration system?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]You can obtain the value of the full charge of a refrigeration system in one of the three following ways:<\/p>\n

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      1. From characteristics and conditions of a refrigeration system\u200bthe equipment manufacturer’s specifications of the full charge\u200b<\/li>\n
      2. Calculation based on component size, density of refrigerant, volume of piping, seasonal variances, and other relevant considerations\u200b<\/li>\n
      3. From the midpoint of an established range for full charge based on the best available data regarding the normal operating characteristics and conditions for the system<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I make a change to a report I have already submitted?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]In the NJDEPOnline.com<\/a> \u201cMy Workspace\u201d tab, select the blue \u201cGHG Monitoring & Reporting Rule\u201d link under \u201cService Selection.\u201d You will then select the \u201cAnnual Refrigeration Facility Report,\u201d and on the following page select \u201cRevised.\u201d Make sure to also select the correct year of the report you wish to change.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If a refrigeration system serves both medium temp and low temp fixtures (also known as a dual temp system), for the temperature classification should we select low temp, medium temp, or any other?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Please list the dual temperature system as low temperature since it is capable of below freezing temperatures. If the dual temperature rack is sharing the same refrigerant reservoir, it would be one system and should be listed as \u201cAny Other\u201d for Temperature Classification.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If a refrigeration system was still on site but was temporarily out of service for the reporting period, should I list the system in my annual report?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Yes, list the system in the annual report if the system was only shut down temporarily, and you plan to use the system in the future.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”If someone doesn\u2019t have the original installation date for a refrigeration system, what should they put in the installation date field?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Put the date that you believe the equipment was installed and then label the equipment with that estimated installation date.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Say the unit has 100 lbs. and 90 lbs. was recovered and recharged into the system (10 lbs. was added\/charged after being recently purchased). Do we need to report the 90 lbs. as recovered?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]All these values are part of a mass balance equation. The amount that is recovered is pulled out of the refrigeration system. It can then be used to charge the system, stored, or shipped off site. In your case it was used to charge the system. An additional 10 lbs. were used to charge the system. If the 10 lbs. of charge were purchased during the reporting period, it should be reported as purchased. If at the end of the reporting period you have leftover refrigerant remaining on site, which is not in the refrigeration system, then that will be reported as \u201cstored\u201d.<\/p>\n

        Charged = 100 lbs.<\/p>\n

        Recovered = 90 lbs.<\/p>\n

        Purchased = 10 lbs[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I entered some information for my report, saved my progress without submitting. After returning to the report NJDEPOnline.com does not seem to have saved my work? What could be causing this?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]If a new \u201cInitial\u201d report is created, old attempts will be deleted. You can instead return to a report in progress by clicking the blue 6-dighit ID link under \u201cMy Services \u2013 in Progress,\u201d in the \u201cMy Workspace Tab.\u201d[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How soon after registering my facility will I be able to start the annual Facility Refrigeration System Report?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]If you made an electronic payment today (credit card or electronic check) then you will be able to start working on the annual report tomorrow. If you choose the Bill Me option, you will be able to start working on the annual report one day after the payment is received.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the definition of \u201cpurchased\u201d, \u201ccharged\u201d, \u201crecovered\u201d, \u201cstored\u201d, and \u201cshipped off site\u201d.?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]Purchased <\/strong>means the total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that the facility purchased during the reporting period.<\/p>\n

        Charged<\/strong> means the total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was charged into a refrigeration system during the reporting period but was not part of an initial refrigerant charge.<\/p>\n

        Refrigerant already in the system at the start of the year should NOT be reported.<\/p>\n

        Recovered<\/strong> means the total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was removed in any condition from a refrigeration system and stored it in an external container without necessarily testing or processing it in any way during the reporting period.<\/p>\n

        Stored<\/strong> means the total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was stored in inventory at the facility or stored at a different location for use by the facility, on the last day of the reporting period.<\/p>\n

        Shipped Off-Site<\/strong> means total weight in pounds of high-GWP refrigerant that was shipped by the facility during the reporting period to be reclaimed or destroyed.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I withdraw an annual Facility Refrigeration System Report for one or more reporting years, without terminating the associated registration?” style=”round” color=”sky” custom_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%235e5e5e” custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true”]If one or more annual Facility Refrigeration System Reports needs to be withdrawn, without terminating the associated registration, the owner or operator must advise the DEP on the Facility Refrigeration System Report Withdrawal Form.<\/a><\/p>\n

        Please complete the form and submit it to ghgmrr@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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