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Enviromental Issues
Federal and/or State regulations may require you to obtain certain registrations, approvals, permits, and/or certificates from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) prior to construction and/or operation of your business. These permits may be associated with
In addition, the NJDEP regulates the licensing of people, such as
licensing or registration of certain types of activities, such as
The Permit Identification Form will help you identify some of these requirements. Click on Need a Permit? Find Out Here to explore your needs online. Or choose Permit Identification Form [pdf 161KB] to download and print out the form. Fill out and submit the form to the Department of Environmental Protection in order to find out which regulations apply to you. Someone from the Department of Environmental Protection will contact you within five (5) business days after the form is received. Submitting the form does not obligate you to obtain any permit. (Disclaimer) The filing of this Permit Identification Form does not constitute a formal application. Please be advised that any permit determination is based on the information submitted in your Permit Identification Form. The programs administering those permits will make final permit decisions. The information that you will receive in response to completing the Permit Identification Form does not exclude the NJDEP from requiring additional permits, reviews, certificates, approvals, etc., in the future. When you know which permits you need … Click on Register and Conduct Business with the New Jersey Department of Environment Protection (NJDEP) to obtain permits and file reports and surveys online. For further information, call NJDEP Permit Coordination and Assistance at 609-292-3600. Health and Safety Issues All business owners and/or employers need to be aware of a variety of health and safety concerns. Please consult the following topics for important information about regulations, codes, and standards, as well as sources of training and other assistance. Construction Permits and Asbestos Safety and Abatement Issues Construction Permits and Asbestos Safety and Abatement Issues Will your business need a construction permit? Whether you are starting, relocating, or expanding your business in NJ, if you will be
Department of Community Affairs Codes and Standards (Subject List) Choose all that apply from the following categories:
Chart of Housing Inspection Fees
The NJ Explosives Act and Regulations provide for the protection of the public and property by establishing reasonable standards for the manufacture, sale, transportation, storage, use, possession, and disposition of explosives. The Explosives Act mandates that all manufacturing, storage, use, and sale of explosives must be registered and inspected. Also, before permits are issued for the use of explosives, the applicant must first pass a written test issued by the Department of Labor, Safety Compliance Unit. For more information, please click here, or call 609-292-2096, or e-mail hblack@dol.state.nj.us. The NJ Fireworks Acts (Manufacture, Storage, and Transportation of Fireworks) are enforced to prevent the unlawful manufacture, sale, transportation, and/or use of dangerous fireworks. The Fireworks Acts mandate that inspections be conducted at facilities where fireworks are manufactured. Any person who purchases, uses, discharges, causes to be discharged, ignites, fires, or otherwise sets in action, or possesses any fireworks is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense. The Sale and Public Display of Fireworks Act mandates that local municipalities acquire the necessary resolutions prior to allowing fireworks displays. A copy of the resolutions must be submitted to the Department of Labor, Safety Compliance Unit. For more information, please click here, or call 609-292-2096, or e-mail hblack@dol.state.nj.us. The NJ High-Voltage Proximity Act and the NJ Regulations provide the precautions to be taken in the proximity of high-voltage lines for the prevention of accidents. Also, the High Voltage Proximity Act makes provisions for administration and enforcement by the Commissioner of Labor and prescribes penalties for violations. For more information, call 609-292-2096, or e-mail hblack@dol.state.nj.us. The NJ Mine Safety Act along with the NJ Pits and Quarries Regulations provide for the safety and health of workers and for the construction, operation, and maintenance of pits and quarries in the interest of the life, health, and safety of employees, as well as protection of property. The Mine Safety Act also provides for the development of safety educational programs. The Mine Safety Section receives a grant from the Mine Safety and Health Administration to administer training to employees of approximately 110 mines in the New Jersey. The department has developed training materials, methods, and modules; health and safety information has been compiled through contacts with various sources in the health and safety industries to provide Refresher, New Miner, MSHA Instructor, and haulage/contractor training. For more information, click here, or call 609-292-5626 or e-mail jcorey@dol.state.nj.us. The NJ Model Rocketry Act and Regulations were written to substantially comply with the NFPA 1122 Code for Unmanned Rockets of the National Fire Protection Association. The rules and regulations include the procedures for obtaining storage permits, the procedures to be followed for use of model rockets, and the acceptable design, weight, and power of model rockets. The Department of Labor, Safety Compliance Unit maintains a current and complete list of all model rockets that have received certification, and this list is available to any person upon request. For more information, click here or call 609-292-2096, or e-mail hblack@dol.state.nj.us. Occupational Safety Consultation Using the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's free On-Site Consultation Service, employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management systems, and even qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections (SHARP Program). This service uses well-trained safety and health professionals. Most consultations take place on-site, though limited services away from the worksite are available. Primarily targeted for smaller businesses (less than 250 employees), this safety and health consultation program is completely separate from the OSHA inspection effort. In addition, no citations are issued or penalties proposed. Under the Small Business Focus (SBF) initiative, companies with 50 or fewer employees will receive a special priority in scheduling consultations. Your name, your firm's name, and any information you provide about your workplace, plus any unsafe or unhealthful working conditions that the consultant uncovers, are kept confidential and will not be reported routinely to the OSHA enforcement staff. Your only obligation is to commit to correcting serious job safety and health hazards -- a commitment which you are expected to make prior to the actual visit and carry out in a timely manner. Click here for further information. The Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act and NJ Regulations mandate that no person dispense fuel at a gasoline station, unless that person is an attendant who has received fuel-dispensing instructions. The Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act also ensures compliance with appropriate safety procedures, prohibition of the self-service of gasoline and other inflammable liquids, and installation of safety signs and equipment to enhance safety at retail gasoline stations. For more information, please click here, or call 609-292-2096, or e-mail hblack@dol.state.nj.us. The Occupational Safety and Health Training Unit provides occupational safety and health training for both public and private sector employers and employees. All training is provided at no cost to the employer and is provided at the employer's facility. The training is delivered by experienced consultants who will customize courses for employers when needed. The safety and health training staff receive update training at least twice each year at the OSHA Institute in Chicago to keep abreast of changes in OSHA Standards. Public employers can request training by calling the Training Unit at 609-633-2587. Most of the training courses are based on OSHA Standards; others were developed from national consensus standards such as ANSI and NIOSH. Private sector training is limited to those employers who are recipients of a grant from the Workforce Development Partnership Program or who are doing skills upgrade training for their employees. Click here for further information, including
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