N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-1.39

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 7:27-1.39 - Certification of information

(a) Except pursuant to (c) below, any person who submits an application, report or other document to the Department shall include, as an integral part of the application, report or other document, the following two-part certification:

1. A certification, signed by the individual or individuals (including any consultants) with direct knowledge of and responsibility for the information contained in the certified document. The certification shall state:

"I certify under penalty of law that I believe the information provided in this document is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment or both, for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete information."

2. A certification signed by a responsible official, as defined at 7:27-1.4, which states:

"I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attached documents and, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment or both, for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete information."

(b) The certification at (a)2 above shall not be required if the individual required to sign the certification in (a)1 above is the same individual required to sign the certification in (a)2 above.

(c) For the purposes of emissions statements requirements pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-21, the specific certification required by N.J.A.C. 7:27-21 shall be used.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-1.39

New Rule, R.1994 d.502, effective 10/3/1994 (operative October 31, 1994).
See: 25 New Jersey Register 3963(a), 25 New Jersey Register 4836(a), 26 New Jersey Register 793(a), 26 New Jersey Register 3943(b).
Formerly "Certification of information" at 7:27-8.24.