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News about the Discharge Prevention Program

 

January, 2010   Revised guidance documents are now available on the Discharge Prevention Downloads Web Page addressing plan renewals and annual audits. Guidance is also available on many other topics, including tank inspections and how to demonstrate financial responsiblity.

 

March, 2007   The rule for Discharges of Petroleum and Other Hazardous Substances, N.J.A.C. 7:1E, has been revised and readopted. The final rule, a summary of changes, and the original proposal for readoption can all be downloaded from the Discharge Prevention Downloads web page.

If you represent a company regulated by the Discharge Prevention program and have questions about how the new rule will affect your site, please contact your Discharge Prevention Project Manager for more information.

 

March, 2007   Employees of facilities must now be provided with opportunities to participate during inspections conducted by the Discharge Prevention Program, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2007-03. The Order also outlines provisions for employee notification and other related matters. The effective date of the Order is April 2, 2007. A copy of the Administrative Order and a Fact Sheet describing the provisions are available on the Discharge Prevention Downloads web page.

 

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To Report an Environmental Incident

Call 1-877-927-6337 (1-877-WARN DEP). This is a toll-free number available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If this number is not working, call the New Jersey State Police at 1-609-882-2000.

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