Renewal of DPCC/DCR Plans is required every 3 years from the last "approval" or "conditional approval" of DPCC/DCR plans (7:1E-4.9(a)). One copy must be sent to NJ DEP 180 days prior to expiration of those plans.

New major facilities must submit a DPCC/DCR plan at least 180 days prior to the anticipated operational date (NJAC 7:1E-4.5(d)). Plans must be approved and implemented prior to operating the facility. A written notice must be submitted 60 days before the start of any new construction/installation, substantial modification or replacement of any above-ground storage tank, above-ground enclosed storage space, leak detection, or other monitoring or safety system ­ except for certain construction/modifications contained in an upgrading schedule of an approved DPCC plan (7:1E-4.8(a)).

Any changes to facility design, operation or maintenance that could materially affect facility potential to discharge a Hazardous Substance must be reported to the Department by way of an amendment to the DPCC/DCR plan within 30 days. Changes not subject to certification and approval requirements of amendments must be reported to the Department within 30 days.

Please note that a facility may be subject to a Spill Compensation and Control tax even if it is not required to prepare plans for DPCC/DCR.