N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-12.8

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

Section 7:7-12.8 - Environmental dredging

(a) Environmental dredging means new dredging performed in a special hazard area designated as such pursuant to 7:7-9.39 specifically to remove contaminated sediments for the purpose of remediating to an environmental standard as specified in the Department's Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, N.J.A.C. 7:26E.

(b) Environmental dredging and the management of the dredged material shall be:

1. Conducted in accordance with either:

i. A Remedial Action Work Plan that has either been approved by the Department or a licensed site remediation professional pursuant to the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites (ARRCS) Rules, N.J.A.C. 7:26C, and the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, N.J.A.C. 7:26E; or

ii. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Sections 104, 106, 120, 121, or 122 ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 9604, 9606, 9620, 9621, and 9622, respectively); and

2. Comply with:

i. The applicable conditions set forth in the new dredging rule at 7:7-12.7(c)10; and

ii. Appendix G.

(c) Rationale: Environmental dredging is intended to remove sediments for the purpose of remediating to an environmental standard as specified in the Department's Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, N.J.A.C. 7:26E, while minimizing the spread of contaminants to the surrounding environment during dredging operations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-12.8

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 1392(a), effective 7/6/2015