N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:90-2.16 - Sediment retention, erosion, or water control structures

(a) Sediment retention, erosion, or water control structures which reduce erosion and the pollution of land or water from agricultural or silvicultural non-point sources or salt water intrusion may be applied to specific problem areas on farms where runoff of substantial amounts of sediment or runoff containing pesticides or nutrients constitute a significant pollution hazard.

(b) The following types of practices are approved for sediment retention, erosion or water control structures:

1. Sediment detention or retention structures, such as erosion control dams (excluding water storage type dams), desilting reservoirs, sediment basins, dikes, sluice gates or similar structures; including maintenance and repair where normal life span is exceeded or structures are damaged by natural causes or wildlife.

2. Channel linings, chutes, drop spillways, and pipe drops that dispose of excess water.

3. Fencing and vegetative cover (including mulching needed to protect the structure) and for leveling and filling to permit the installation of the structure.

4. Installing sediment retention structures on public roadsides only where such structures are essential to solve a farm-based pollution or conservation problem.

(c) The following special conditions are applicable to sediment retention, erosion or water control structures:

1. Cost-sharing is authorized only if the measures will contribute significantly to maintaining or improving soil or water quality.

2. Consideration must be given to the needs of wildlife when establishing the protective measures.

(d) The system shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.16