N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-7.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 7:14A-7.14 - Additional requirements for applications for NJPDES-DGW permits for residual surface impoundments

(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 a residual surface impoundment shall submit to the Department the information as required in this section.

1. A description of residual characteristics as follows:

i. The origin and volume of residual;

ii. Dated analysis of the residual on a mg/kg dry weight basis, including all constituents required to be analyzed in accordance with the Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations (SQAR), N.J.A.C. 7:14C; and

iii. Additional quality analyses as deemed necessary by the Department based on its evaluation of past SQAR reports or other related information, such as information on industrial discharges which may contribute constituents not normally evaluated under the SQAR program or which may contribute constituents identified in USEPA's Technical Support Document for Surface Disposal of Sewage Sludge.

iv. Any additional residual monitoring data the applicant compiled prior to applying for a permit, including available ground water monitoring data, with descriptions of well locations and depth to ground water;

2. Operational and procedural information as follows:

i. Procedures to fill the residual surface impoundment or residual infiltration/percolation lagoon which provide for uniform distribution;

ii. Application or loading rates as well as procedures for periodic evacuation for cleaning and inspection or to provide the resting phases;

iii. A schedule for periodic removal of residual and designation of ultimate management sites;

iv. The frequency of inspection of containment structures for routine maintenance and leakage, wall or liner failures or imperfections and general site management;

v. A spill control plan (for example, overflow prevention devices and/or high level alarms and automatic shut-off valves on influent lines) and emergency response procedures; and

vi. Facility operations, including volumes of residual to be handled, methods of handling, facility layout and use or disposal methods; and

3. Surface impoundments which treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:26G. Any surface impoundment that is not a solid waste facility pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26 shall comply with the provisions of 7:14A-7.10.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-7.14

Administrative correction.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3822(a).
Amended N.J.A.C. references.
Amended by R.1999 d.164, effective 5/17/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 200(a), 31 New Jersey Register 1320(a).
In (a)1ii, changed N.J.A.C. reference.