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Processing of Damage Claims Pursuant to the Spill Compensation and Control Act, N.J.A.C. 7:1J.

Close of Public Comment Period is 11/14/2008.

Tech Rules N.J.A.C. 7:26E Updated - Public Notification and Outreach Amendments

The "courtesy copy" of the adopted Tech Rules is now online. Subchapter 1.4 covers Notification and Public Outreach.
Posted 2 September 2008

Remediation Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:26D) Adopted Rule

The "courtesy copy" of the adopted Remediation Standards rules is now online. Guidance documents will be posted as they as available online.

DEP Rules Proposal Concerning Subchapter 16 of the UST Rule

DEP is proposing a readoption with amendments of Subchapter 16 of the Underground Storage Rules, NJAC 7:14B (aka "UHOT proposal"). See the rule proposal notice for more information.
Posted 5 May 2008

SRP Settlement Notices

Sayreville Seaport Associates, L.P. settlement document

Marcal Mills site in Bergen County.

Underground Storage Tank Rules; Industrial Site Recovery Act Rules; Department Oversight of the Remediation of Contaminated Sites Fees Rules Adoption

Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 7:14B-3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7 and 3.10; N.J.A.C. 7:26B- 8.1 and 8.4; N.J.A.C. 7:26C-9.2

Posted 20 August2007

Certification to perform services on unregulated heating oil tanks.

On October 2, 2006, the Department of Environmental Protection adopted special amendments and new rules to the Underground Storage Tank Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:14B and amendments to the Department Oversight of the Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:26C. These amendments and new rule were effective upon filing (October 3, 2006).

The law also mandates that a grant or loan from the fund established under the Underground Storage Tank Finance Act to close or replace an unregulated heating oil tank may only be made to reimburse the applicant for work performed by a person certified by the Department.

Grace Period Rule Guidance

The Grace Period Rule Guidance is now on the Web.
Posted 18 September 2006; Updated 23 October 2006

Ground Water Quality Standards and the Ground Water Remediation Standards FAQ

We've added a FAQ on the Ground Water Quality Standards and the Ground Water Remediation Standards. Updated 25 August 2006

The SRP Regulations

N.J.A.C. Reference Document Name and Information
N.J.A.C. 7:1I Sanitary Landfill Facility Closure & Contingency Fund Act ("Landfill Claims Rules") Updated 7 Nov 2005
N.J.A.C. 7:1J Processing of Damage Claims Pursuant to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Updated 14 Nov 2005
N.J.A.C. 7:9C
[pdf 2.8 Mb]

Ground Water Quality Standards
Information about the ground water quality standards are available at http://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/bwqsa/gwqs.htm

Pursuant to the Ground Water Quality Standards, specifically Section 7:9C-1.7(c)2i, the Department has made available to the public a listing of ground water quality criteria.

N.J.A.C. 7:14B Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances (UST) Rules
Updated 20 August 2007 to reflect fees rules adoption
N.J.A.C. 7:26B Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) Rules
A courtesy copy of this rule adoption with recent amendments are underlined is now available. It includes the ISRA Subject NAICS Codes table.
Updated 20 August 2007 to reflect fees rules adoption
N.J.A.C. 7:26C

Procedures for Department Oversight of the Remediation of Contaminated Sites ("Oversight Rule")
Updated 20 August 2007 to reflect fees rules adoption

N.J.A.C. 7:26D Remediation Standards
Posted 2 June 2008
N.J.A.C. 7:26E Technical Requirements for Site Remediation ("Tech Rule")
Updated 2 September 2008
Older Documents for Reference
N.J.A.C. 7:26F Remedial Priority System Rules
This rule was allowed to expire on December 16, 2001 and is no longer available on this Web site.
   
NJ S1070 Bill Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) Bill