Vol. 6 No. 2 Fall 1998
A Newsletter About New Jersey's Water Quality Programs

New Residuals Management Technical Manual Available

Tony Pilawski, Bureau of Pretreatment and Residuals

The regulations for residuals management are found at N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20 and were adopted May 5, 1997. These regulations, which are based on the federal rules at 40 CFR Part 503, reduce some regulatory requirements on product movement due to the low risk associated with properly land applied residuals that meet certain quality thresholds. Under N.J.A.C. 7:14A-20, certain products that achieve the most stringent permit limitations will be considered a product in commerce and will not be subject to further regulation. Other products may be applied with some controls set forth in a letter of site approval. The DEP's strategy in developing these regulations has been to provide a balanced approach that will not only protect the environment but also encourage the recycling of residuals through land application. As a consequence of the regulatory change, the DEP has placed more responsibility upon permittees, the land appliers, and preparers for proper residual management.

Copies of the new technical manual may be obtained from the DEP's Map Sales and Publications Office for $8 each. They may be reached at (609) 777-1038. The manual can also be downloaded from the Division of Water Quality web site at www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq.