N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:14A-2.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) This chapter establishes the regulatory framework under the authority of N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq., 58:11A-1 et seq., 58:11-49 et seq., 58:10-23.11 et seq., 58:11-18.10 et seq., 13:1D-1 et seq., 13:1E-1 et seq., 58:4A-5, 58:4A-4.1, 58:12A-1 et seq. 42 U.S.C. §§ 300F et seq., and 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq., within which the Department regulates the discharge of pollutants to the surface and ground waters of the State.

(b) The intent of these rules is to:

1. Restore, enhance, and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the waters of the State;

2. Protect public health and safety;

3. Protect potable water supplies;

4. Safeguard fish and aquatic life and scenic and ecological values;

5. Enhance the domestic, municipal, recreational, industrial, agricultural and other uses of water; and

6. Prevent, control, and abate water pollution.

(c) This chapter sets forth the rules concerning implementation and operation of the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NJPDES) permit program and the Treatment Works Approval (TWA) program. Each delegated local agency (DLA) shall issue and administer permits in accordance with an approved industrial pretreatment program, and the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-19 and applicable sections of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-21.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any pollutant except in conformity with a valid NJPDES permit issued by the Department, unless specifically exempted by this chapter.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to build, install, modify, or operate any facility for the collection, treatment, or discharge of any pollutant, except in conformance with the TWA requirements contained in N.J.A.C. 7:14A-22 and 23.

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