N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-7.11

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

Section 7:14A-7.11 - Additional requirements for applications for NJPDES-DGW permits for spray irrigation

(a) In addition to the general requirements for applications for discharge to ground water permits in 7:14A-7.9, an applicant for a NJPDES Discharge to Ground Water permit for spray irrigation systems shall submit to the Department the information as required in this section.

(b) In addition to the soils evaluation requirements in 7:14A-7.9(d)4, soil pH, cation exchange capacity, percent base saturation, exchangeable sodium percentage and electrical conductivity shall be analyzed for each horizon within the soil column for each soil series within the discharge to ground water area.

(c) Climate related information, reported on a monthly basis, including, but not limited to, total precipitation, total snowfall, mean number of days with precipitation exceeding 0.10 and 0.50 inches, mean temperature, mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures and mean number of days with mean temperature less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit. All data shall be collected from the nearest National Weather Service weather station, for the 10 year period preceding the date of receipt by the Department of the application for a permit under this section.

(d) A description of the proposed cover crop and natural vegetation, including, but not limited to, nutrient requirements, length of growing season, water tolerance and sensitivity to wastewater constituents being land applied as well as a detailed long term vegetation or crop management program, including use or disposal of the crop.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-7.11