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| Field | NJ New Jersey |
|---|---|
| NPDES Program | State-Delegated |
| Permitting Agency | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) |
| Permit Name | NJPDES Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activity (Permit No. NJG0088323) |
| Construction Threshold | ≥ 1 acre of total land disturbance, or < 1 acre if part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will disturb ≥ 1 acre in total. Individual lot disturbances < 1 acre in a larger subdivision require coverage. |
| NOI Lead Time | A Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted to NJDEP and acknowledged before land disturbance begins. NJDEP generally processes complete NOIs within 30 days; operators may begin work if no deficiency letter is received within that window. The SWPPP must also be completed before construction starts. |
| Application Method | Online via NJDEP's ePermitting system (accessible through njdep.state.nj.us/ePTS). Paper NOI submissions are also accepted. The project's Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) plan must be approved by the appropriate County Soil Conservation District before or concurrently with the NOI filing. |
| Permit Fee | Annual maintenance fee of $200 per year of permit coverage. No separate NOI application fee for the stormwater general permit itself, but SESC plan review fees apply at the county level (vary by county, typically $50–$300+ based on disturbance acreage). |
| SWPPP Required | Yes |
| PE Certification Required | No |
| SWPPP Template Available | Yes |
| Inspection Frequency | At least every 7 days and within 24 hours after a storm event producing ≥ 0.25 inches of rainfall. Inspections must be conducted by a qualified individual and documented in writing. Frequency may be reduced for stabilized sites or during periods of little or no land-disturbing activity. |
| Inspector Qualification | New Jersey requires that SWPPP inspections be conducted by a Certified Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (CSESCI) or a person under the direct supervision of one. The CSESCI credential is administered by the NJ State Soil Conservation Committee. This is a state-specific certification requirement that distinguishes NJ from most other states. |
| Post-Construction Required | Yes |
| Turbidity Standard | No numeric NTU turbidity limit specified in NJG0088323; narrative standard applies. |