N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.45

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:13-7.45 - Permit-by-rule 45-geotechnical and archeological investigation activities

(a) Permit-by-rule 45 authorizes geotechnical and archeological investigation activities, such as conducting survey borings or excavation for the purpose of obtaining information on subsurface conditions, determining the presence or extent of contamination in subsurface soils or groundwater, and/or obtaining seismic information, provided the conditions at N.J.A.C. 7:13-6.7 are met and:

1. No regulated activity is conducted within a regulated water or within 25 feet of any top of bank;

2. No grading or changes in topography occur in a flood hazard area;

3. Each excavated area is no more than three feet in diameter; and

4. No trees are cleared, cut, and/or removed in a riparian zone, except for cutting branches or clearing damaged, dying, or dead trees, where such disturbance is necessary to provide access.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.45

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 1067(a), effective 6/20/2016