Getting Environmental Information is Faster and Easier

DEP recently launched an improved Web site that provides easy, round-the-clock access to key environmental reports and other public documents seven days a week at no charge. Called DEP Data Miner, the Web site enables users to search for information on DEP-regulated sites by location, name, or identification number. Data Miner users also can obtain public documents quickly and easily by clicking on links to a wide variety of information, including enforcement actions, incidents, inspections and violations; environmental monitoring, permitting, licensing and registrations. Users can download reports for analysis and reference at a later time.

For example, a citizen who wants to monitor the DEP's response to an environmental incident can access DEP Data Miner's Incident Reports. Or, by searching DEP Data Miner's Pesticide Applicator Business report, a homeowner can find out if an exterminator is properly licensed. Through the DEP's integrated databases, Data Miner makes available real-time information.

DEP Data Miner also provides Community Access reports. Created to inform community members of air permit details earlier in the application process, Community Access reports provide information on newly submitted air permit applications. Using simplified search criteria, community members can get details about permit applications and a contact phone number for further information.

DEP Data Miner can be accessed at http://www.nj.gov/dep/opra/online.html.