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Site Remediation Guidance Library

Disclaimer: Users of this information should not consider these materials the sole source of information sufficient in itself to dictate any outcome or decision on the remediation of a contaminated site but should refer to the Department's rules and guidance provided on SRP's web site.

NOTE: The following guidance documents are specific to remediation required by the regulations promulgated by and other requirements of the Site Remediation Program. Nothing in these guidance documents affects potential liability and obligations to the State Trustee, the Department, or its Commissioner regarding natural resource injuries, restoration, or damages.

Types of Guidance

1. Technical Guidance

Developed using a Stakeholder Process
The Technical Guidance Documents Contained in this Section were developed using a Stakeholder process. Click on the topics below for a brief description of the document content, a downloadable copy of the document, a response to significant comment (if available), and additional links to training opportunities. To view the Department's policy for varying from a rule and applying technical guidance, click here.

  1. Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil and Soil Leachate for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway
  2. Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil for the Ingestion-Dermal and Inhalation Exposure Pathways
  3. Analytical Methods
  4. Attainment/Compliance
  5. Capping of Inorganic and Semi-volatile Contaminants for the Impact to Ground Water Pathway
  6. Capping of Sites Undergoing Remediation
  7. Capping of Volatile Contaminants for the Impact to Ground Water Pathway
  8. Characterization of Contaminated Ground Water Discharge to Surface Water Technical Guidance
  9. Commingled Plume Technical Guidance Document
  10. Conceptual Site Model (CSM)
  11. Ecological Evaluation Technical Guidance
  12. Evaluation of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Technical Guidance
  13. Fill Material Guidance for SRP Sites (Formerly "Alternative and Clean Fill Guidance for SRP Sites")
  14. Ground Water SI/RI/RA
  15. Historic Fill Guidance
  16. Historically Applied Pesticides
  17. Immediate Environmental Concern (IEC)
  18. In Situ Remediation: Design Considerations and Performance Monitoring Technical Guidance
  19. Landfills Investigation Technical Guidance
  20. Linear Construction Technical Guidance
  21. LNAPL Initial Recovery and Interim Remedial Measures Technical Guidance
  22. Monitored Natural Attenuation
  23. NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual
  24. Off-Site Source Ground Water Investigation Technical Guidance
  25. Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites
  26. Preliminary Assessment
  27. Presumptive and Alternate Remedy Guidance
  28. Receptor Evaluation
  29. Remediation Standards
  30. Soil SI/RI/RA
  31. Technical Impracticability (TI)
  32. Technical Guidance for Investigating Child Care Centers and Educational Facilities
  33. Technical Guidance for Investigation of Underground Storage Tank Systems
  34. Vapor Intrusion

Developed prior to enactment of SRRA
The Technical Guidance Documents contained in this section were developed by the NJDEP prior to enactment of SRRA, and without extensive Stakeholder input/review. The Department will seek stakeholder input in the future. Click on the topic for a downloadable copy of the document.

  1. Characterization of Concrete and Clean Material Certification
  2. Coordination of NJDEP and USEPA PCB Remediation Policies
  3. Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Methodology Replacement of TPH Method 418.1 for the Site Remediation Program
  4. Findings and Recommendations for the Remediation of Historic Pesticide Contamination (March 1999; developed with stakeholder input)
  5. IEC-GAC POET Specifications
  6. Protocol for Addressing EPH Contamination
  7. Sheen Remediation Guidance, February 2006
  8. Volatile Organic Contamination including methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) derived from discharges of Petroleum Mixtures

2. Financial Guidance: RFS / Fee / Grant

  1. Fees/Oversight Cost Guidance Document
  2. Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Application Guidance
  3. Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation Fund Application Guidance
  4. RFS Cost Guidance (Formerly known as "Cost Guidance")
  5. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Application Instructions
  6. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Cost Guide
  7. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Guidance (NOTE: This document was not in the original list, but it is an important part of our TAG guidance package.)
  8. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Project Summary Sheets

3. Administrative Guidance

  1. Administrative Guidance for Addressing Unknown Off-Site Sources of Contamination (Formerly "Administrative guidance for LSRPs and Subsurface Evaluators when encountering contamination that is suspected to be unrelated to a known discharge undergoing remediation")
  2. Administrative Guidance for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway Soil Remediation Standards
  3. Administrative Guidance Regarding Compliance with Remedial Action Report Timeframes
  4. Administrative Guidance Regarding Environmental Remediation Undertaken by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority
  5. Analytical Method Certification Requirements for the Site Remediation Program
  6. CEA Biennial Certification Compliance: Tools for Performing Well Search for CEA Biennial Certifications
  7. CEA Guidance
  8. Contaminants of Emerging Concern: timeframe issues for existing cases
  9. Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollution (DAP) Administrative Guidance
  10. Direct Oversight Guidance: When the Department of Environmental Protection May Undertake Direct Oversight of a Remediation of a Contaminated Site
  11. Direct Oversight Public Participation Plan Guidance
  12. GIS Guidance
  13. Guidance for Submission of Electronic Documents on Compact Disc or Other Portable Media
  14. Implementation of January 18, 2018 Ground Water Remediation Standards
  15. Implementation of March 13, 2019 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) (Updated 5/23/2019)
  16. Implementation of November 25, 2015 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards
  17. Implementation of September 18, 2017 Updated Soil Remediation Standards
  18. Interpretation of Technical Requirements for Site Remediation requirement to "complete the remedial investigation" (N.J.A.C. 7:26E-4.10)
  19. Investigating Impacts to Surface Water
  20. Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Timeframe Communication Requirements
  21. Licensing of Proposed Child Care Centers
  22. Need for LSRPs and SSEs to have an A-901 license at Site Remediation sites
  23. Post-No Further Action Compliance Notice for Cases Requiring a Remedial Action Permit (May 3, 2021)
  24. Preparation of the Case Inventory Documents
  25. Pre-Purchase Administrative Consent Order Guidance
  26. Process for RCRA, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites
  27. Public Notification Guidance
  28. Response Action Outcome Guidance Document (RAO)
  29. Site Remediation Program's Electronic Data Interchange
  30. Soil Remediation Standards Guidance
  31. Spill Act Liens and the Procedures for a Property Owner to Contest a Spill Act Lien Administrative Guidance
  32. Status of Administrative Consent Orders and Remediation Agreements
  33. Submission and Use of Data in GIS Compatible Formats Pursuant to Technical Requirements for Site Remediation
  34. Well Search Guidance

4. Permits

  1. NJPDES Discharges to Ground Water Technical Manual for the Site Remediation Program
  2. Remedial Action Permit for Ground Water
  3. Remedial Action Permit for Soils
  4. Remedial Action Permit Requirements for RCRA GPRA 2020, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites under Traditional DEP Oversight

 

Types of Guidance

  1. Technical Guidance

  2. Financial Guidance: Fee / Grant
  3. Administrative Guidance
  4. Permits

Related Links

1. Technical Guidance

Developed using a Stakeholder Process

  1. Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil and Soil Leachate for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil and Soil Leachate for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway [pdf 1.9 Mb]
    Version 1.0 May 2021

    USEPA Lloyd Kahn method for determination of soil organic carbon

      Response to Comments: Comments and Responses to Comments on release of Draft Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway [pdf 309 Kb]
    Version 1.0 May 2021
      Training Links on this topic:  
  2. Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil for the Ingestion-Dermal and Inhalation Exposure Pathways

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil for the Ingestion-Dermal and Inhalation Exposure Pathways [pdf 1.2 Mb]
    Version 1.0 May 2021

    USEPA Lloyd Kahn method for determination of soil organic carbon

      Response to Comments: Alternative Remediation Standards Technical Guidance for Soil for the Ingestion-Dermal and Inhalation Exposure Pathways Response to Comments [pdf 250 Kb]
    Version 1.0 May 2021
      Training Links on this topic:  
  3. Analytical Methods

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Analytical Laboratory Data Generation, Assessment and usability Technical Guidance [pdf 185 Kb]
    Version 1.0, 4/2014

    Quality Assurance Project Plan Technical Guidance [pdf 740 Kb]
    Version 1.0, 4/2014

    Data of Known Quality Protocols Technical Guidance [pdf 732 Kb]
    Version 1.0, 4/2014

    Data Quality Assessment and Data Usability Evaluation Technical Guidance [pdf 647 Kb]
    Version 1.0, 4/2014

      Response to Comments: Analytic Methods Response to Comments [pdf 436 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Analytical Methods Technical Guidance Document - Webinar
  4. Attainment/Compliance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Attainment/Compliance Technical Guidance Document [pdf 1.1 Mb]
    Version 2.0, Posted 7/26/2021
      Change Log: Attainment/Compliance Change Log [pdf 90 Kb]
    Posted 7/26/2021
      Response to Comments: Attainment/Compliance Response to Comments [pdf 157 Kb]
    Posted 7/26/2021
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRP Training - Attainment/Compliance

  5. Capping of Inorganic and Semi-volatile Contaminants for the Impact to Ground Water Pathway

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Capping of Inorganic and Semi-volatile Contaminants for the Impact to Ground Water Pathway [pdf 271 Kb]
    Version 1.0, 3/2014
      Training Links on this topic: N/A
  6. Capping of Sites Undergoing Remediation

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Capping of Sites Undergoing Remediation [pdf 1719 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 7/14/2014
      Response to Comments: Capping of Sites Undergoing Remediation Response to Comments [pdf 33 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  7. Capping of Volatile Contaminants for the Impact to Ground Water Pathway

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Capping of Volatile Contaminants for the Impact to Ground Water Pathway [pdf 837 Kb]
    Version 1.1, 1/2019
      Training Links on this topic: N/A
  8. Characterization of Contaminated Ground Water Discharge to Surface Water Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Characterization of Contaminated Ground Water Discharge to Surface Water Technical Guidance [pdf 813 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 1/2016, Posted 1/19/2016
      Response to Comments: Characterization of Contaminated Ground Water Discharge to Surface Water Response to Comments [pdf 266 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Characterization of Contaminated Ground Water Discharge to Surface Water
  9. Commingled Plume Technical Guidance Document

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Commingled Plume Technical Guidance Document [pdf 3.8 Mb]
    Version 1.1, Issued 3/2018, Posted 3/15/2018
      Change Log: Commingled Plume Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 105 Kb]
    Posted 3/15/2018
      Response to Comments: Commingled Plume Technical Guidance Document Response to Comments [pdf 128 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Commingled Plume
  10. Conceptual Site Model (CSM)

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Conceptual Site Model Technical Guidance Document [pdf 2 Mb]
    Version 1.1, Issued 8/2019, Posted 8/14/2019
      Change Log: Conceptual Site Model Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 83 Kb]
    Posted 8/14/2019
      Response to Comments: Conceptual Site Model Response to Comments [pdf 37 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRP Training - Conceptual Site Model - January 30, 2012

  11. Ecological Evaluation Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Ecological Evaluation Technical Guidance Document [pdf 4.8 Mb]
    Version 2.1, Issued 5/2023, Posted 5/11/2023
      Change Log: Ecological Evaluation Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 138 Kb]
    Version 2.1, Posted 5/11/2023
      Response to Comments:

    Ecological Evaluation Response to Comments [pdf 237 Kb]
    Version 2.0

    Ecological Evaluation Dialog Search [pdf 213 Kb]

      Training Links on this topic:

    SRP Training - Ecological Evaluation

  12. Evaluation of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    This technical guidance replaces the previous Protocol For Addressing Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (EPH Protocol, Version 3.0, 9 August 2010)
      Document:

    Evaluation of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Technical Guidance [pdf 1.6 Mb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 6/20/2019

    Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Alternative Product Limit Calculator [xlsm 115 Kb]
    Version 1.1, Posted 12/3/2019

    Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Category 2 Health Based Calculator [xlsm 70 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 6/2019

    Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbon Ingestion-Dermal Exposure Pathway Calculator [xlsm 70 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 5/17/2021

      Response to Comments: Evaluation of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Response to Comments [pdf 238 Kb]
    Posted 6/20/2019
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  13. Fill Material Guidance for SRP Sites

      Brief Description of Document
    This document was previously titled "Alternative and Clean Fill Guidance for SRP Sites". The name has been changed to better reflect document content and to avoid confusion with the Historic Fill Technical Guidance Document
      Document:

    Fill Material Guidance for SRP Sites [pdf 868 Kb]
    Version 4.0, Posted 10/2021

    Fill Material Guidance for SRP Sites Change Log [pdf 166 Kb]
    Posted 10/2021

      Response to Comments: Fill Material Guidance Response to Comments [pdf 199 Kb]
    Posted 10/2021
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRP Training - Fill Guidance at SRP Sites
    Posted 12/2/2011

  14. Ground Water SI/RI/RA

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Ground Water - SI/RI/RA Technical Guidance Document [pdf 1.5 Mb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 4/3/2012, Posted 4/5/2012
      Response to Comments: Ground Water - SI/RI/RA Response to Comments [pdf 132 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRP Training - PA/SI/RI Ground Water - April 10, 2012

  15. Historic Fill Guidance
    (NOTE: This document was formerly titled "Historic Fill and Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollutants Technical Guidance")

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Historic Fill Technical Guidance [pdf 297 Kb]
    Version 2.0, Issued 04/29/2013
      Response to Comments: Historic Fill and Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollutants Response to Comments [pdf 70Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRP Training - Fill Guidance at SRP Sites

  16. Historically Applied Pesticides

      Brief Description of Document
    This guidance provides the investigator with a more streamlined approach to the identification, investigation, delineation and remediation of sites that may be impacted by historically applied pesticides.
      Document: Historically Applied Pesticide Technical Guidance [pdf 1.4 Mb]
    Version 3.1, Posted 2/2022
      Change Log: Historically Applied Pesticide Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 128 Kb]
    Posted 2/2022
      Response to Comments: N/A
      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Historically Applied Pesticides
  17. Immediate Environmental Concern (IEC)

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Immediate Environmental Concern (IEC) Technical Guidance Page
    Version 2.0, Issued 5/2018, Posted 5/14/2018
      Change Log: IEC Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 102 Kb]
    Issued 5/2018
      Response to Comments: IEC Technical Guidance Response to Comments
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - IEC

  18. In Situ Remediation: Design Considerations and Performance Monitoring Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    In Situ Remediation: Design Considerations and Performance Monitoring Technical Guidance [pdf 1.1 Mb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 10/17/2017

      Response to Comments: In Situ Remediation: Design Considerations and Performance Monitoring Response to Comments [pdf 31 Kb]
    Posted 10/17/2017
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - In Situ Remediation
  19. Landfills Investigation Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Landfills Investigation Technical Guidance [pdf 162 Kb]
    Version 1.3, Issued 5/2016, Posted 6/2/2016

      Change Log: Landfills Investigation Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 133 Kb]
    Issued 5/2016, Posted 6/2/2016
      Response to Comments: Archived
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - Landfills Investigation - Webinar
  20. Linear Construction Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Linear Construction Technical Guidance [pdf 65 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 1/27/2012

      Response to Comments: Linear Construction Response to Comments [pdf 482 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - Immediate Environmental Concern (IEC)

  21. Light Non-aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) Initial Recovery and Interim Remedial Measures Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    LNAPL Initial Recovery and Interim Remedial Measures Technical Guidance [pdf 262Kb]
    Version 1.2, Issued 8/1/2012

      Response to Comments: Archived
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - LNAPL

  22. Monitored Natural Attenuation

      Brief Description of Document
    The Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) Technical Guidance document was developed to provide detailed information on the use of MNA as a remedial action for a contaminated ground water site in New Jersey. The term MNA refers to the reliance on natural attenuation processes to achieve the applicable ground water remediation standard.
      Document: Monitored Natural Attenuation Technical Guidance Document [pdf 6.6 Mb]
    Version 2.0, Issued 9/2022, Posted 9/20/2022
      Change Log: Monitored Natural Attenuation Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 115 Kb]
    Posted 9/20/2022
      Response to Comments: Monitored Natural Attenuation Response to Comments [pdf 217 Kb]
    Version 2.0
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - Monitored Natural Attenuation

  23. NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual

      Brief Description of Document
    The NJDEP's Field Sampling Procedures Manual is the most current technical guidance associated with procedures and equipment utilized for the collection of environmental samples. The primary intent of the manual is to promote accuracy and consistency when environmental samples are collected and prepared for chemical analysis by public and private entities.
      Document: NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual Page
      Response to Comments: Field Sampling Procedures Manual Response to Comments and Change Logs
      Training Links on this topic: N/A
  24. Off-Site Source Ground Water Investigation Technical Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Off-Site Source Ground Water Investigation Technical Guidance [pdf 2.5 Mb]
    Version 1.1, Issued 9/2018, Posted 9/13/2018
      Change Log: Off-Site Source Ground Water Investigation Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 93 Kb]
    Posted 9/13/2018
      Response to Comments: Off-Site Source Ground Water Investigation Response to Comments [pdf 107 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  25. Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites

      Brief Description of Document
    This Technical Guidance presents lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy and identifies improvements that can be made to enhance remedial system resiliency and prepare for future catastrophic events.
      Document: Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites [pdf 950 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 6/2016, Posted 6/3/2016
      Response to Comments: Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites: Response to Comments [pdf 48 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 6/3/2016
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - Planning for and Response to Catastrophic Events at Contaminated Sites
  26. Preliminary Assessment

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Preliminary Assessment Technical Guidance Document [pdf 936 Kb]
    Version 1.3, Issued 3/2018, Posted 3/15/2018, Contact information corrected 9/2019
      Change Log: Preliminary Assessment Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 100 Kb]
    Posted 3/2018
      Response to Comments: Archived
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - Preliminary Assessment - Webinar
  27. Presumptive and Alternate Remedy Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Presumptive and Alternate Remedy Technical Guidance Document [pdf 429 Kb]
    Version 2.1, Issued 2/2018, Posted 2/8/2018
      Change Log: Presumptive and Alternate Remedy Guidance Change Log [pdf 77 Kb]
    Posted 2/2018
      Response to Comments: Archived
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - Presumptive and Alternate Remedy Guidance

  28. Receptor Evaluation

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: For Technical Guidance refer to the Receptor Evaluation Form Instructions which can be found at:
    www.nj.gov/dep/srp/srra/forms/
      Response to Comments:  
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - Receptor Evaluation

  29. Remediation Standards

      Brief Description of Document
    NJDEP Site Remediation Program's Guidance for the Remediation Standards N.J.A.C. 7:26D.
      Document: Remediation Standards (RS) Page
      Response to Comments:  
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  30. Soil SI/RI/RA

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Soil - SI/RI/RA Technical Guidance Document [pdf 263 Kb]
    Version 1.2, Issued 3/2015

    Soil - SI/RI/RA Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 43 Kb]
      Response to Comments: Archived
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - SI/RI/RA Soils - Webinar
  31. Technical Impracticability (TI)

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Technical Impracticability (TI) Guidance Document [pdf 700 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 12/3/2013
      Response to Comments: Technical Impracticability (TI) Response to Comments [pdf 190 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - Technical Impracticability - Webinar
  32. Technical Guidance for Investigating Child Care Centers and Educational Facilities

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Technical Guidance for Investigating Child Care Centers and Educational Facilities [pdf 1.3 Mb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 2/2017, Posted 2/8/2017
      Response to Comments: Technical Guidance for Investigating Child Care Centers and Educational Facilities Response to Comments [pdf 173 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Investigating Child Care Centers and Educational Facilities
  33. Technical Guidance for Investigation of Underground Storage Tank Systems

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Technical Guidance for Investigation of Underground Storage Tank Systems [pdf 330 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 4/12/2012

      Response to Comments: Technical Guidance for Investigation of Underground Storage Tank Systems Response to Comments [xls 49 Kb]
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - Technical Guidance for Investigation of Underground Storage Tank Systems

  34. Vapor Intrusion

      Brief Description of Document
      Document: Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance Page
    Version 5.0, Issued 5/2021, Posted 5/17/2021
      Change Log: Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance Change Log [pdf 84 Kb]
    Posted 5/17/2021
      Response to Comments: Updates to the Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance Response to Comments [pdf 425 Kb] Version 5.0 May 2021, Posted 5/17/2021
      Training Links on this topic: SRWMP Training - Vapor Intrusion - Webinar

Developed prior to enactment of SRRA

  1. Characterization of Concrete and Clean Material Certification

      Brief Description of Document
    The Guidance for Characterization of Concrete and Clean Material Certification for Recycling document includes Sampling and Analysis Protocol guidance below is for certain contaminants that the Department recognizes may be found in concrete from contaminated sites. Only uncontaminated concrete will normally qualify for unrestricted recycling, while some minimally contaminated concrete or concrete fines may qualify for beneficial uses but only with Department approval.
      Document: Characterization of Concrete and Clean Material Certification Document (Via the NJDEP Solid & Hazardous Waste Program)
      Training Links on this topic: N/A
  2. Coordination of NJDEP and USEPA PCB Remediation Policies

      Brief Description of Document
    The Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment Program has promulgated residential and non-residential soil remediation standards for the ingestion-dermal exposure pathway of 0.25 mg/kg and 1.1 mg/kg for total polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), respectively, which are based upon a legislatively mandated 1 X 10-6 cancer end-point. A soil remediation standard for the migration to ground water pathway of 1.6 mg/kg has also been promulgated for total PCBs which is based on the ground water remediation standard. It should be noted that the full guidance document will be updated to reflect these changes in the near future.
      Document:

    Coordination of NJDEP and USEPA PCB Remediation Policies [pdf 755 Kb]
    Updated 7/2/2020, Posted 7/2/2020

      Change Log: Coordination of NJDEP and USEPA PCB Remediation Policies Change Log [pdf 107 Kb]
    Posted 7/2/2020
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  3. Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Methodology Replacement of TPH Method 418.1 for the Site Remediation Program

      Brief Description of Document
      Documents: Phase-in for the implementation of the "Protocol for Addressing Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons" and the associated analytical method "Analysis of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbon Compounds (EPH) in Aqueous and Soil/Sediment/Sludge Matrices" [pdf 41 Kb]
    Version 3.0, Issued 8/9/2010
      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - EPH Methodology Replacement of TPH Method 418.1 for the Site Remediation Program

  4. Findings and Recommendations for the Remediation of Historic Pesticide Contamination (March 1999; developed with stakeholder input)

      Brief Description of Document
      Documents:

    Findings and Recommendations for the Remediation of Historic Pesticide Contamination
    Issued 3/1999

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  5. IEC-GAC POET Specifications

      Brief Description of Document
    This document gives the minimum specifications for a Granular Activated Carbon Point-of-Entry Treatment System.
      Document:

    POET Specifications - GAC [pdf 57 Kb]
    Issued 3/26/2015

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  6. Protocol for Addressing EPH Contamination

      Brief Description of Document
    This New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) guidance document will provide direction on how to address petroleum hydrocarbon mixture discharges except for those that originate from the more volatile petroleum hydrocarbon mixtures (i.e., gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, and mineral spirits). This guidance document provides a health-based approach to accomplish the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon mixtures.
      Document:

    Protocol for Addressing EPH Contamination Technical Guidance Document [pdf 92 Kb]
    Version 5.0, Issued 8/9/2010

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  7. Sheen Remediation Guidance, February 2006

      Brief Description of Document
    "Sheen" Remediation Policy Initiative
      Document:

    Sheen Remediation Guidance

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  8. Volatile Organic Contamination including methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) derived from discharges of Petroleum Mixtures

      Brief Description of Document
     
      Document:

    Volatile Organic Contamination including methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) derived from discharges of Petroleum Mixtures
    Posted 25 January 2009

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

2. Financial Guidance: Fee / Grant

  1. Fees/Oversight Cost Guidance Document

      Brief Description of Document
    The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to the person responsible for conducting the remediation regarding the fees that apply to specific activities and submittals subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act, Site Remediation Reform Act, Underground Storage Tank Act, Industrial Site Recovery Act, and child care center licensing requirements. This guidance describes the steps to identify an annual remediation fee for new cases and those fees that still are in place, and when they apply. This guidance does not take into consideration every combination or scenario that may exist, but rather is designed to addresses a majority of the most common occurrences. It should also be noted that section XI of this Guidance identifies those cases that are, and may in the future be, subject to direct billing for oversight costs pursuant to the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites (ARRCS) rule, specifically N.J.A.C. 7:26C-4.5.
      Document: Fees/Oversight Cost Guidance Document [pdf 549 Kb]
    Version 2.8, effective 7/1/2022, Posted 5/2/2022
      Training Links on this topic:

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  2. Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Application Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    The Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) grants and loans are available to public entities, private entities, and non-profit organizations (as described in section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code) that perform a remediation pursuant to DEP's Site Remediation Program requirements.

    The HDSRF Fund page below provides current information about the Fund.

      Document: Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Page
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  3. Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation Fund Application Guidance

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The UST Fund provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to eligible owners and operators for the remediation of discharges of residential and other unregulated petroleum underground storage tanks, and for the closure and remediation of State regulated petroleum underground storage tanks.

    The UST Fund page below provides current information about the Fund.

      Document: Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation Fund Page
      Training Links on this topic:

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  4. RFS Cost Guidance (NOTE: This document was formerly known as "Cost Guidance")

      Brief Description of Document
    Detailed Remediation/Remediation Funding Source Cost Estimate Guidance
      Document: Remediation Funding Source Cost Estimate Guidance Documents
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  5. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Application Instructions

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Application Instructions [pdf 36 Kb]
    Version 1.2, Issued 3/4/2011

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  6. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Cost Guide

      Brief Description of Document
    The TAG Cost Guide is used by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection when reviewing a financial plan submitted with TAG applications.
      Document: Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Cost Guide [pdf 48 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 12/15/2009
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  7. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Guidance
    (NOTE: This document was not in the original list, but it is an important part of our TAG guidance package.)

      Brief Description of Document
    This guidance document will assist community groups and licensed site remediation professionals (LSRP) in determining who is eligible for a technical assistance grant (TAG), how to apply for a TAG, what are eligible TAG activities and the reporting requirements associated with a TAG.
      Document:

    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Guidance [pdf 36 Kb]
    Version 1.1, Issued 1/31/2011

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  8. Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Project Summary Sheets

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Project Summary Sheets [xls 24 Kb]
    Version 1.0

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

3. Administrative Guidance

  1. Administrative Guidance for Addressing Unknown Off-Site Sources of Contamination
    (NOTE: This document was formerly titled "Administrative guidance for LSRPs and Subsurface Evaluators when encountering contamination that is suspected to be unrelated to a known discharge undergoing remediation")

      Brief Description of Document
    When conducting remedial activities, Licensed Site Remediation Professionals and Subsurface Evaluators (LSRP/SSE) may encounter contamination that is suspected to be unrelated to the site under investigation (the subject site). This document provides administrative guidance for the LSRP/SSE under three scenarios depending on where the contamination was identified in relation to the subject site and whether the subject site is a heating oil tank at a residential property.
      Document: Administrative Guidance for Addressing Unknown Off-Site Sources of Contamination [pdf 282 Kb]
    Version 2.0, Posted 1/15/2016
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  2. Administrative Guidance for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway Soil Remediation Standards

      Brief Description of Document
    This Administrative Guidance addresses implementation of the migration to ground water soil exposure pathway soil remediation standards.
      Document: Administrative Guidance for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway Soil Remediation Standards [pdf 108 Kb]
    Posted 10/12/2021
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  3. Administrative Guidance Regarding Compliance with Remedial Action Report Timeframesm

      Brief Description of Document
    This Administrative Guidance provides tips for justifying an extension to a remedial action timeframe.
      Document: Administrative Guidance Regarding Compliance with Remedial Action Report Timeframes [pdf 250 Kb]
    Posted 4/4/2017
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  4. Administrative Guidance Regarding Environmental Remediation Undertaken by the New Jersey Schools Development Authoritym

      Brief Description of Document
    This guidance addresses remediations that are being conducted under the purview of the Education Facilities Construction Financing Act and the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA).
      Document: Administrative Guidance Regarding Environmental Remediation Undertaken by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority [pdf 132 Kb]
    Posted 5/1/2017
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  5. Analytical Method Certification Requirements for the Site Remediation Program

      Brief Description of Document
    This notice serves as a reminder that, pursuant to the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation at N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(a)1, laboratories or companies involved in any laboratory or field activity that generates and/or provides analytical data are required to have all applicable certifications for the specific parameters or categories for which certification exists pursuant to the Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18).
      Document: Analytical Method Certification Requirements for the Site Remediation Program
      Training Links on this topic:

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  6. CEA Biennial Certification Compliance: Tools for Performing Well Search for CEA Biennial Certifications

      Brief Description of Document
    A Department computer generated well search for all wells within one mile up-gradient, side-gradient and downgradient of the ground water classification exception area is required as part of each CEA biennial certification. This requirement is outlined in the Tech Rules, specifically N.J.A.C. 7:26E-8.6(a)3. This Web page provides links and instructions for using the web-based tool.
      Document: Available On-Line Tools for Receptor Evaluations & Biennial Certifications for Groundwater [pdf 19Kb]

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  7. CEA Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    This Guidance helps with the designation of Classification Exception Areas (CEAs)
      Document: CEA Guidance Page
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  8. Contaminants of Emerging Concern: timeframe issues for existing cases

      Brief Description of Document
    This Administrative Guidance explains how timeframes are affected when a contaminant of emerging concern (CEC) is detected at an existing case.
      Document:

    CECs Timeframes Existing Cases [pdf 96 Kb]
    Version 2.0, Posted 10/14/2022

    Contaminants of Emerging Concern FAQ [pdf 206 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 8/5/2021

    PFAS Handling Industry Sectors [pdf 128 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 8/5/2021

    SRP Contaminants of Emerging Concern Web Page

      Change Log: CECs Timeframes Existing Cases Change Log [pdf 76 Kb]
    Version 2.0, Posted 10/14/2022
      Training Links on this topic: N/A
  9. Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollution (DAP) Administrative Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    This document describes what diffuse anthropogenic pollution (DAP) is and where this pollution is likely to be found in New Jersey. This document includes the procedures that the person responsible for conducting the remediation should follow when DAP is identified at a site but will not be remediated. The document provides language that the LSRP should use in the Response Action Outcome (RAO) to provide notice to future site owners and occupants that DAP is present.
      Document: Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollution (DAP) Administrative Guidance [pdf 87 Kb]
    Version 1.1, Issued 4/30/2013
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  10. Direct Oversight Guidance: When the Department of Environmental Protection May Undertake Direct Oversight of a Remediation of a Contaminated Site

      Brief Description of Document
    Pursuant to Section 27b of the Site Remediation Reform Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10C-27 the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is authorized, under certain conditions, to undertake direct oversight of the remediation of a contaminated site or a portion of a contaminated site. The Legislature has established specific conditions that trigger the Department's evaluation of the remediation of a site for direct oversight. In addition, Section 27d the Site Remediation Reform Act requires the Department to issue guidelines establishing specific criteria that the Department will evaluate in order to determine when a site or a portion of a site will be subject to direct oversight pursuant to Section 27b. The purpose of this guidance document is to fulfill this requirement and to provide the public with notice of these criteria.
      Document:

    Direct Oversight Guidance: When the Department of Environmental Protection May Undertake Direct Oversight of a Remediation of a Contaminated Site [pdf 36 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 11/4/2009

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  11. Direct Oversight Public Participation Plan Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    This administrative guidance is to be used when developing public participation plans required for sites that are subject to direct oversight. The public participation plan is an opportunity for the person responsible for conducting the remediation to provide site information that is appropriate for the individual site and solicit community input from the community affected or potentially affected by the site.
      Document:

    Direct Oversight Public Participation Plan Guidance [pdf 318 Kb]
    Version 3.0, Issued 1/26/2023, Posted 1/26/2023

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  12. GIS Guidance

     

    Brief Description of Document
    Contains instruction documents for various GIS standards and deliverables required by the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation rules (Technical Requirements) at N.J.A.C. 7:26E. The goals of these documents are to ensure swift, uncomplicated compliance for submissions and efficient integration of same with the SRWMP's existing GIS databases.

      Document: GIS Guidance Page
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  13. Guidance for Submission of Electronic Documents on Compact Disc or Other Portable Media

     

    Brief Description of Document
    This guidance describes the naming convention to be used by the person responsible for conducting the remediation when submitting documents to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Site Remediation & Waste Management Program electronically on compact disc or other portable media. The guidance also provides helpful hints for what electronic documents should be included on the disc. This document should not be used when submitting documents using the online portal.

      Document: Guidance for Submission of Electronic Documents on Compact Disc or Other Portable Media [pdf 264 Kb]
    Posted 3/16/2016
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  14. Implementation of January 18, 2018 Ground Water Remediation Standards

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) adopted specific ground water quality standards for 23 contaminants. Pursuant to the Remediation Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:26D), Class II-A specific ground water quality standards are ground water remediation standards for Class II-A ground water. This document explains how the person responsible for conducting the remediation is to implement these ground water remediation standards.

      Document:

    Implementation of January 18, 2018 Ground Water Remediation Standards [pdf 412 Kb]
    Posted 1/18/2018

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  15. Implementation of March 13, 2019 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS)

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) posted interim ground water quality standards for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) to its website on March 13, 2019. This guidance explains how the person responsible for conducting the remediation is to implement these interim ground water quality standards.

      Document:

    Implementation of March 13, 2019 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards for (PFOA) and (PFOS) [pdf 91 Kb]
    Posted 5/28/2019

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  16. Implementation of November 25, 2015 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) posted interim ground water quality standards for several contaminants to its website on November 25, 2015. This guidance explains how the person responsible for conducting the remediation is to implement these interim ground water quality standards, as well as how the Department will interpret whether the remedial investigation for a contaminated site is completed for sites where these contaminants may be of concern. This includes sites subject to the May 7, 2016 statutory deadline. This new policy replaces the policy originally posted on November 25, 2015.

      Document:

    Implementation of November 25, 2015 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards [pdf 289 Kb]
    Posted 3/8/2016

    Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Implementation of November 25, 2015 Interim Ground Water Quality Criteria, PQLs and Standards [pdf 345 Kb]
    Posted 3/8/2016

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  17. Implementation of September 18, 2017 Updated Soil Remediation Standards

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) posted updated soil remediation standards for 19 contaminants to its website on September 18, 2017. These documents explain how the person responsible for conducting the remediation is to implement these updated soil remediation standards.

      Document:

    Notice of Administrative Change to Remediation Standards [pdf 277 Kb]
    Posted 9/18/2017

    Notice of Administrative Correction to Remediation Standards [pdf 138 Kb]
    Posted 9/18/2017, Publication Date: 10/16/2017

    Implementation of Updated Soil Remediation Standards [pdf 248 Kb]
    Posted 9/18/2017

    PowerPoint presentation: IRIS Updates - Soil Remediation Standards [pdf 654 Kb]
    Posted 9/18/2017

      Training Links on this topic:

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  18. Interpretation of Technical Requirements for Site Remediation requirement to "complete the remedial investigation" (N.J.A.C. 7:26E-4.10)
    (NOTE: This document was formerly titled "Historic Fill and Diffuse Anthropogenic Pollutants Technical Guidance")

     

    Brief Description of Document
    This document addresses what "contaminated site" means, what "contamination" means, what "complete the remedial investigation" means, what "nature and extent of the contamination" means, and the need to attain remediation standards prior to issuance of a Response Action Outcome.

      Document:

    Interpretation of Technical Requirements for Site Remediation requirement to "complete the remedial investigation" (N.J.A.C. 7:26E-4.10) [pdf 122 Kb]
    Posted 1/13/2020

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  19. Investigating Impacts to Surface Water

     

    Brief Description of Document
    This document restates existing requirements related to investigating surface waters impacted by upland contaminated sites. Pursuant to the Site Remediation and Waste Management Program (SRWMP) enabling legislation, rules and implementing guidance, current and historic contaminant migration from all sites must be characterized and delineated to the extent of that site's contamination. This applies to potential migration of contamination from upland sites to nearby or adjacent surface waters, including, but not limited to, heavily industrialized urban rivers that may have become contaminated by numerous point and non-point discharges, are part of an ongoing study, or are associated with a CERCLA National Priority List (NPL) site.

      Document: Investigating Impacts to Surface Water [pdf 191 Kb]
    Posted 11/25/2015
    https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/srra/inv_impacts_to_surface_water.pdf
      Training Links on this topic:

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  20. Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Timeframe Communication Requirements

     

    Brief Description of Document
    On January 4, 2016, the New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board adopted a new rule governing the licensed site remediation professional (LSRP) program, codified at N.J.A.C. 7:26I ("Regulations of the New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board", "Board rule"). The Board rule addresses LSRPs' professional conduct and includes requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:26I-6.8(b) and (c) and N.J.A.C. 7:26I-6.18(b) concerning the LSRP's duty to communicate with clients regarding applicable remediation timeframes, notify clients if those timeframes are unlikely to be met, and the consequences of missing those timeframes.

      Documents:

    Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) Timeframe Communication Requirements [pdf 37 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 5/5/2016, Posted 5/9/2016

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  21. Licensing of Proposed Child Care Centers

      Brief Description of Document
    This Web page provides environmental guidance for proposed and existing child care facilities and educational facilities.
      Document: Environmental Guidance for All Child Care Facilities & Education institutions Page
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  22. Need for LSRPs and SSEs to have an A-901 license at Site Remediation sites

      Brief Description of Document
    This policy statement serves to clarify the situations when Licensed Site Remediation Professionals and Certified Subsurface Evaluators do not need to have an A-901 license when overseeing remediation, as well as those situations when an A-901 license is required.
      Document: Policy Statement - LSRPs and SSEs need for an A-901 license [pdf 100 Kb]
    Posted 8/11/2022
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  23. Post-No Further Action Compliance Notice for Cases Requiring a Remedial Action Permit (May 3, 2021)

      Brief Description of Document
    This Compliance Notice reminds businesses and individuals who have received a DEP-issued Limited Restricted or Restricted Use No Further Action letter prior to May 7, 2012 of their obligation to apply for and receive the required soil or ground water remedial action permit, pursuant to 58:10C-19b. Steps on how to come into compliance are outlined, along with the associated fees.
      Document:

    Post-No Further Action Compliance Notice for Cases Requiring a Remedial Action Permit (May 3, 2021) - updated to include applicable fees for Fiscal Year 2022 [pdf 120 Kb]

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  24. Preparation of the Case Inventory Documents

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The Case Inventory Document (CID) is a concise summary of all areas of concern (AOCs) and major case components that serve to form the basis for remedial decisions. The person responsible for conducting the remediation shall develop and submit the CID with each remedial phase report and Direct Oversight Documents. The tracking of AOCs and major case components allows for the person responsible for conducting the remediation and the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to:

    1. efficiently track the progress of all AOCs from identification to issuance of a final remediation document (i.e., Remedial Action Outcome (RAO), No Further Action letters (NFAs), etc.), in one easily identified section of the technical reports;
    2. review a summary of the work completed and planned at each AOC; and
    3. identify the current case status.

    This tracking process allows for the snapshot review of remedial efforts.

      Document:

    Preparation of the Case Inventory Documents [xlsm 193 Kb] (Excel spreadsheet has multiple tabs containing Instructions)

      Training Links on this topic:

    SRWMP Training - Preparation of the Case Inventory Documents

  25. Pre-Purchase Administrative Consent Order Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    The purpose of this document is to explain how a prospective purchaser of a contaminated site can obtain a pre-purchase Administrative Consent Order. A Pre-Purchase ACO allows certain adjustments to the direct oversight requirements for parties who are going to acquire a site that is subject to direct oversight, provided the potential buyer meets certain requirements set forth in statute and regulation. The Pre-Purchase ACO enables a potential buyer who is not a discharger, responsible party, nor is in any way related to the responsible party(ies) at the site to acquire/purchase and remediate the site while maintaining compliance with the requirements of adjusted direct oversight.
      Document:

    Pre-Purchase Administrative Consent Order Guidance [pdf 281 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 9/9/2022

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  26. Process for RCRA, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites

      Brief Description of Document
      Document:

    Process for RCRA, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites [pdf 100 Kb]

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  27. Public Notification Guidance

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The Department has recently adopted rule amendments affecting public notification requirements to address concerns from the community. Included in these amendments is the recodifying of the public notification requirements from the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation (Technical Requirements, N.J.A.C. 7:26E-1.4) in the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites (ARRCS, N.J.A.C. 7:26C-1.7).

    Please note: ARRCS states that public notification must be conducted 14 days prior to commencing field activities associated with the Remedial Action (RA). This differs from the previous requirement in the Technical Requirements that public notification must be conducted 14 days prior to commencing field activities associated with the Remedial Investigation (RI). This change was made in error and the requirement for public notification will be changed back to the RI in a future rule amendment package. Until the amendment package is adopted, and as mentioned above, the Department believes that it beneficial to everyone the early that public outreach and notification occurs, and supports RPs conducting public outreach and notification occurs prior to the RA.

    The Department has compiled a list of FAQs, and developed the following guidance to help remediation parties comply with the amendments:

      Document: Public Notification & Outreach Guidance Page
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  28. Response Action Outcome Guidance Document (RAO) (NOTE: This document was formerly "Issuance of Response Action Outcomes")

     

    Brief Description of Document
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued this guidance document to assist licensed site remediation professionals in the structure of a response action outcome (RAO), the different types of response action outcomes, when a licensed site remediation professional may issue a response action outcome, to whom it may be issued and when the licensed site remediation professional is to include specific inserts and reporting requirements in a response action outcome.

    The Site Remediation Program has prepared a single response action outcome shell document to ensure content consistency. The licensed site remediation professional is expressly prohibited from modifying the content of a response action outcome except as explicitly provided for in this guidance. The licensed site remediation professional can not apply variance provisions in any Department rule to this document.

      Documents:

    Response Action Outcome Guidance Document [pdf 1.28 Mb]
    Version 3.1, Issued 11/2021, Posted 11/22/2021

    Response Action Outcome Guidance Document Change Log [pdf 131 Kb]
    Version 3.1, Posted 11/22/2021

    Response Action Outcome Guidance Document Change Log [pdf 171 Kb]
    Version 3.0, Archived

    Model Response Action Outcome [docx 75 Kb]
    (Appendix D for ARRCS Rule)

    Response Action Outcome Notices [docx 28 Kb]
    Updated 11/2016, Posted 11/21/2016

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  29. Site Remediation Program's Electronic Data Interchange

      Brief Description of Document
    The Site Remediation Program (SRP) has developed this manual to help you submit your data to us electronically. The manual is designed to make it easier to submit your data and incorporate it into a data management system. This will help the SRP make more informed cleanup decisions, respond more accurately to questions and improve our ability to review your data more quickly and accurately.
      Document:

    Site Remediation Program's Electronic Data Interchange Page

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  30. Soil Remediation Standards Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    The Department has developed documents that will help remediating parties comply with the new soil remediation standards and with the development of  alternative soil remediation standards:
      Document:

    Soil Remediation Standards Guidance Documents Page
    Originally Issued June 2008

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  31. Spill Act Liens and the Procedures for a Property Owner to Contest a Spill Act Lien Administrative Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    The purpose of this administrative guidance is to explain what a Spill Act lien is and to describe the procedures for an owner of property against which the Department has filed a lien pursuant to the Spill Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11f ("Spill Act lien"), to receive timely notice of the Department's filing of the lien and to have an opportunity to contest the reasonableness of the Department's decision to file the lien.
      Document:

    Spill Act Lien Administrative Guidance [pdf 26 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 2/9/2016

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  32. Status of Administrative Consent Orders and Remediation Agreements

     

    Brief Description of Document

    Parties currently conducting remediation pursuant to an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) or a Remediation Agreement (RA) have asked for clarification regarding the status of their ACO/RA in light of the 2009 amendments to the Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act. N.J.S.A. 58:10B-1.3. This notice is intended to provide that clarification

      Document:

    Status of Administrative Consent Orders and Remediation Agreements

    Status of Administrative Consent Orders and Remediation Agreements [pdf 11 Kb]

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  33. Submission and Use of Data in GIS Compatible Formats Pursuant to Technical Requirements for Site Remediation

     

    Brief Description of Document
    NOTE: The SRRA Guidance matrix points to the same Web page for GIS Guidance as for this guidance item.

    This guidance document is intended to clarify the relationship between the "Mapping and Digital Data Standards" (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.

      Document: GIS Guidance Page
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  34. Well Search Guidance

      Brief Description of Document
    Summarizes a Department Data Miner query that serves as an electronic search for all wells within ½ and 1 mile of points of contamination as defined by N.J.A.C. 7:26E-1.17. The search is appropriate for CEA biennial certifications and initial evaluations. Refers users to additional guidance to help reduce the number of wells initially under consideration for sampling to just those which are likely to be impacted by contamination.
      Document: Well Search Guidance (via CEA Compliance Page)
      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

4. Permits

  1. NJPDES Discharges to Ground Water Technical Manual for the Site Remediation Program

      Brief Description of Document
    The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for implementing the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System - Discharge to Ground Water (NJPDES-DGW) regulations at contaminated sites, as defined in the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, N.J.A.C. 7:26C (the ARRCS Rules) and/or at sites subject to the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, N.J.A.C. 7:26E (the Technical Rules). This document has not been updated to reflect rule changes adopted after June 2007. Regulatory citations currently applicable to the DGW Permit-by-rule provisions discussed in this manual are in the NJPDES rule at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-7.5(a) and (b) and 8.5 and in the Technical Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:26E-1.5(b) and (h) and 5.6. N.J.A.C. 7:26E-5.6(b) requires submittal of a DGW Proposal and N.J.A.C. 7:26E-5.6(c) specifies applicable public notice and notification requirements. Additional interim update information is provided at the below link and in the instructions for the "Discharge to Ground Water Permit by Rule Authorization Request" form, at www.nj.gov/dep/srp/srra/forms/.
      Document:

    NJPDES Discharges to Ground Water Technical Manual for the Site Remediation Program
    Issued 6/2007

      Training Links on this topic:

    N/A

  2. Remedial Action Permit for Ground Water

      Brief Description of Document
    This guidance is developed to assist the Licensed Site Remediation Professional in determining when and if a Remedial Action Permit is needed. This guidance is not intended to supersede any rule or regulation.
      Document:

    Remedial Action Permit for Ground Water [pdf 789 Kb]
    Version 2.1, Issued 2/2023, Posted 2/7/2023

    Remedial Action Permit for Ground Water Checklist and Helpful Hints [pdf 399 Kb]
    Version 1.2, Posted 5/2/2022

    Summary of existing guidance regarding Ground Water Remedial Action Permit Applications - vertical delineation of ground water contamination and monitored natural attenuation proposals [pdf 127 Kb]
    Posted 11/21/2019

      Change Log:

    Remedial Action Permit for Ground Water Change Log [pdf 108 Kb]
    Posted 2/7/2023

    Remedial Action Permit for Ground Water Checklist and Helpful Hints Change Log [pdf 71 Kb]
    Posted 5/2/2022

      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Remedial Action Permit
  3. Remedial Action Permit for Soils

      Brief Description of Document
    This guidance is designed to assist the person responsible for conducting the remediation to determine when a Soil Remedial Action Permit (RAP) Application should be submitted and by whom and to assist in navigating the Soil RAP process.
      Document:

    Remedial Action Permit for Soils [pdf 1.6 Mb]
    Version 1.0, Issued 5/2022

    Remedial Action Permit for Soil Checklist and Helpful Hints [pdf 279 Kb]
    Version 1.0, Posted 7/13/2017

      Training Links on this topic: SRP Training - Remedial Action Permit
  4. Remedial Action Permit Requirements for RCRA GPRA 2020, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites under Traditional DEP Oversight

      Brief Description of Document
    The Department has developed guidance on how Remedial Action Permits will be implemented at RCRA GPRA 2020, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites. The document that is posted on the Department's training and tools web page at https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/srra/training/quick_reference.html outlines when remedial action permits and biennial certifications are required and information on the associated fees and oversight costs at RCRA GPRA 2020, CERCLA and Federal Facility sites. It is suggested you review this document, particularly if you have a case involving one of these types of facilities.
      Document:

    Remedial Action Permit Requirements for RCRA GPRA 2020, CERCLA and Federal Facility Sites under Traditional DEP Oversight [pdf 137 Kb]
    Issued 9/11/2012

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