NJPDES Surface Water Discharge Permit Application Deficiencies

Below are some common permit application deficiencies:

Municipal Discharge Permits

• Items requested on the application forms are left blank. All information requested should be provided. If a particular item does not apply, please indicate "not applicable."

• All signatures on all forms are not dated.

• The design flow should be listed under item 8a, NJPDES Form A - Supplemental Application Form to NJPDES-1 for Domestic NJPDES/DSW Permits, not the metered effluent flows which are entered in 8b & 8c.

Industrial Discharge Permits

• Data for all pollutants are not listed on NJDEP Form C, Supplemental Application Form to NJPDES-1 for Industrial NJPDES/DSW Permits.

• Plot plans don't clearly show all of the facility's outfalls.

• Proof that the proposed project is consistent with the applicable Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)is missing. Consistency Determinations are issued by the Office of Land and Water Planning (609-633-1179). Written proof of Consistency Determination issued by WQMP by should be submitted to the Office of Permit Management.

• Local Notice - Evidence of Permit Application Submission to the Affected Sewerage Entity(ies) and Municipality are not submitted. Should include copies of mail return receipts or other means of verification of receipt.

Program Contacts:
Bureau of Surface Water Permitting(609) 633-3869
Office of Permit Management (609)984-4428