Updated NJDEP Stormwater Regulations, Released November 2023 | SESI Consulting Engineers (2024)

DescriptionUpdate StatusExisting Tier A MunicipalitiesFormer Tier B MunicipalitiesAdopt and enforce new ordinances:

New

EDPA + 16 months

EDPA + 16 months

Salt Storage OrdinanceTree OrdinanceAll storm drain installations must include a catch basin or other BMP designed for solids collectionNewEDPAEDPAWithin 72 hours after the end of storm events, conditions permitting, remove piles of excess salt and de-icing materials that have been deposited during spreading operations on all streets and parking areas owned or operated by the municipalityNewEDPAEDPAEnsure proper pickup, handling, storage, and disposal of wood waste and yard trimmings generated by the municipalityNewEDPAEDPADetect and repair erosion along roads owned or operated by the municipality and inspect and maintain the stability of shoulders, embankments, ditches, and soils along these roads to ensure that they are not eroding and contributing to the sedimentation of receiving watersNewEDPA + 12 monthsEDPA + 12 monthsDevelop, update, and implement an MS4 conveyance system inspection, cleaning, and maintenance programNewEDPAEDPAInspect all stormwater infrastructure at least 4 times per year and after each rainstorm exceeding 1"NewEDPAEDPAPerform maintenance on all stormwater infrastructure per approved maintenance plans or more frequently as needed to ensure proper function and operationNewEDPAEDPAProvide secondary containment of aboveground storage tanks containing bulk liquid materialsNewEDPA + 12 monthsEDPA + 12 monthsStore cold patch asphalt in a permanent structure or on an impervious surface and coveredNewEDPAEDPAStore scrap tires in a covered container, under cover or in an enclosure to prevent exposure to stormwaterNewEDPAEDPAStore inoperable vehicles or equipment provided control measures are utilized and monthly inspections are conducted for leaks and filled drip pansNewEDPAEDPAEnsure dumpsters and refuse containers that are exposed to stormwater are coveredNewEDPAEDPAStormwater Program Coordinators attend mandatory Department training once per permit cycleNewEDPA + 36 monthsEDPA + 36 monthsEnsure that all individuals that have completed the Department SWMDR course also complete any Department training courses related to Stormwater Management rule amendmentsNewWithin 12 months from adoption of 7:8 rule amendmentWithin 12 months from adoption of 7:8 rule amendmentSubmit an updated SPPP electronically to NJDEP and post to municipal websiteModifiedEDPA + 6 monthsEDPA + 12 monthsDevelop a dedicated stormwater webpage that contains links to all required materialsModifiedEDPA + 3 monthsEDPA + 12 monthsDevelop, update, implement, and enforce the following:

Modified

EDPA

EDPA

Stormwater Management ProgramMunicipal Stormwater Management Plan (MSWMP)Stormwater Control Ordinance (SCO)At least once every 4 months, sweep all asphalt/concrete segments of roads owned or operated by the municipality and have storm drain inlets that discharge to surface waterModifiedEDPA + 36 monthsEDPA + 36 monthsAt least once per year, sweep all asphalt/concrete segments of roads owned or operated by the permittee, that do not have storm drain inlets that discharge to surface waterModifiedEDPA + 36 monthsEDPA + 36 monthsRetrofit or replace all municipal storm drain inletsModifiedEDPA + 59 monthsEDPA + 59 monthsRestrict application of herbicides to prevent them from being washed into the waters of the State and to prevent erosion caused by de-vegetation (previously 'Roadside Vegetative Management')ModifiedEDPAEDPAAt least once per year, inspect all storm drain inlets owned or operated by the municipalityModifiedEDPAEDPADevelop, update, and implement a storm drain inlet cleaning and maintenance programModifiedEDPAEDPAAt least once per year, inspect 20% of the total number of catch basins rotating the schedule to ensure all catch basins are inspected at least once every 5 yearsModifiedEDPAEDPADevelop, update, and implement a catch basin cleaning and maintenance programModifiedEDPAEDPAImplement applicable BMPs at each municipal maintenance yard and ancillary operation site owned or operated by the municipality; include each site and corresponding materials and activities in the SPPPModifiedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsStore aggregate materials, wood chips, and finished leaf compost in a manner that minimizes stormwater run-on and pollutant run-offModifiedEDPAEDPA + 6 monthsStore construction and demolition waste, wood waste, and yard trimmings, temporarily in a manner that minimizes stormwater run-on and pollutant run-offModifiedEDPAEDPA + 6 monthsComply with applicable State and local public notice requirementsUnchangedEDPAEDPAAdopt and enforce ordinances:

Unchanged

EDPA

EDPA + 16 months

Pet Waste,Wildlife Feeding,Litter Control,Improper Disposal of Waste,Yard Waste,Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting, andIllicit ConnectionConduct monthly site inspections and maintain logsUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsMaintain a list of all materials and machinery which could be a source of pollutants in a stormwater dischargeUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsProperly label all containersUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsConduct cleanups of spills immediately after discovery using dry cleaning methodsUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsEstablish, maintain, and implement BMPs to address vehicle fueling, receipt of bulk fuel deliveries, and inspection and maintenance of storage tanksUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsDischarge stormwater accumulated in a secondary containment area as needed following visual inspection for contaminantsUnchangedEDPAEDPAMaintain vehicles and equipment to prevent exposure of pollutants to stormwaterUnchangedEDPAEDPAManage equipment and vehicle washing activities to prevent unpermitted discharges of wash wastewater to storm sewer inlets or to surface or ground waters of the StateUnchangedEDPAEDPAStore salt and other solid de-icing materials in a permanent structure; establish, maintain, and implement salt and de-icing material storage and handling BMPsUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 36 monthsStore street sweepings, storm sewer and catch basin clean-out materials, stormwater basin clean-out materials, and other similar materials up to 6 months in a manner that controls leachate and stormwater run-on or run throughUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 6 monthsTrain individuals responsible for implementation of the stormwater program permit conditions that apply to their job dutiesUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 monthsEnsure that all individuals that review and approve stormwater management designs for major development projects on behalf of the municipality for compliance with the Stormwater Management rules at N.J.A.C. 7:8 complete the training provided by the Department at least once every 5 yearsUnchangedEDPAEDPA + 12 months