N.J. Admin. Code § 7:10-13.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 7:10-13.6 - Demonstration of managerial and financial capacity for nontransient noncommunity water systems

(a) No person shall commence operation of a new public nontransient noncommunity water system prior to obtaining certification from the administrative authority pursuant to this section.

(b) The supplier of water shall submit to the administrative authority the following information prior to the certification and approval of the water system for operation:

1. A description of the as-built water system that includes the information required under 7:10-12.40(b)1 through 8;

2. A managerial plan containing the following:

i. A description of the organizational structure with a chart showing all aspects of water system management and operation;

ii. A description of the primary responsibilities and identification of all key personnel, including board of directors or councils, involved in the management or operation of the system or personnel;

iii. Identification, including the names and phone numbers, of those responsible for policy decisions ensuring compliance with State regulatory requirements, and the day-to-day operation of the system;

iv. If the person in charge of operation has other responsibilities unrelated to the water system, an explanation as to how the operator will reliably execute his or her managerial responsibilities;

v. Copies of any contracts for management or operation of the water system by persons or agencies other than the system owner;

vi. A description of how legal, engineering, and other professional services are provided.

vii. The identity of the system's legal owner, including name and address;

viii. Copies of all documents which form the legal basis of the system and prescribe the conditions under which the system may operate;

ix. Copies of any deeds, leases or easements for land, water supply sources, or physical facilities used in the operation of the system;

x. A description of the qualifications of the owners and managers of the water system, including any training and experience in owning or managing a water system. Also, system owners shall include a list of public water systems previously or currently owned as well as any systems previously or currently operated under contract for another owner;

xi. A description of a plan for keeping management personnel informed concerning regulatory requirements for managing and operating a public water system; and

xii. The names and telephone numbers of responsible persons to contact in the event of an emergency; and

3. A financial plan including the following:

i. A five-year budget that includes revenues, operating expenses, reserves, and capital improvements including:

(1) A revenue/expenditure analysis that compares all anticipated water system revenues with planned expenditures for a five-year period;

(2) Identification of reserve accounts for emergency funding and equipment replacement; and

(3) A capital improvement plan for the next five years including identification of the project, estimated costs, and amount allocated for repayment of debt financing to meet new drinking water standards and accommodate growth.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:10-13.6