NJDEP-DWQ-MFCE-BCPA (Bureau of Construction, Payments and Administration)

The Payment section of this bureau monitors policies and the financial integrity for the following programs: New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program (NJEIFP) which includes federal and state bond act monies, the Pinelands Infrastructure Fund, and the Sewage Infrastructure Improvement Act Program (SIIAP).

The Construction Management Section of this bureau also assures the integrity of the construction and initial operational phases of projects funded through The New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program, The Pinelands Infrastructure Fund, Applicable Federal Grants and the Sewerage Infrastructure Improvement Act program. The section assists both public and private funded entities.

The administration section of this Bureau develops and finalizes the NJEIFP's Clean Water Priority System, Intended Use Plan and Project Priority List and keep the program's comprehensive project list up-to-date.

This Bureau is also responsible for the preparation of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Capitalization Grant applications and SRF Annual Reports, coordination with EPA in negotiating grants, preparation of financing program rule proposals/adoptions, and the preparation of various communications documents such as press releases and advisories.

In addition, the Bureau administers:

Barnegat Bay Funding Initiative to effectuate meaningful water quality improvements in the Barnegat Bay Watershed as a component of the Governor's Comprehensive Plan of Action. Click for details.

Low cost loans to local government units for Open Space Land Acquisition and conservation for passive purposes (hiking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, etc.). Click for details.

Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) for the State of New Jersey that collects wastewater and storm water infrastructure improvement needs and needs for the non-point source pollution control projects in the state and report to the EPA national database. The information than collaborate in a report to congress every four years. Click for details.