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Guidance Documents TechGis Part 1

 

Introduction

The Site Remediation Program (SRP) of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has proposed regulations for the remediation of contaminated sites entitled "Technical Requirements for Site Remediation" N.J.A.C. 7:26E.

Key aspects of these regulations require the submission and use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and related data. A GIS is a computer mapping system used for the development of geographic data and databases. By Administrative Order, Commissioner Shinn has required that mapped information be submitted to the NJDEP so that the data can be incorporated into the NJDEP's GIS, and that this information must be consistent with criteria specified in "Mapping and Digital Data Standards" (MDDS) dated April, 1997.

This guidance document is intended to clarify the relationship between the MDDS criteria and practical issues associated with electronic submission of contaminated site remediation information called for in the requirements of N.J.A.C.7:26E. The goals of this guidance are to ensure swift, uncomplicated integration of digital map submissions with the SRP's existing GIS databases. We can accomplish this task by making use of various common mapping and drafting software packages currently available and generally in use by government and the regulated community. While the regulations require specialized data, the Department seeks to minimize as much as possible departure from standard industry operating practices associated with the developing and reporting information on the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.

Note:

This 1997 edition does not reflect updates for the various documents referenced in it. If a referenced document has been updated, its current version is to be used rather than the older edition.

Some sections with contact information have been modified to reflect organizational and personnel changes in the Department.

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