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NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-24.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-24.7 - Provision of notice to parent, guardian, staff.

58:10B-24.7 Provision of notice to parent, guardian, staff.  2. a. Within 10 business days after the discovery of soil contamination on school property that has been found by the Department of Environmental Protection or a licensed site remediation professional to exceed the direct contact soil remediation standards for residential use adopted by the department pursuant to section 35 of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-12), the local school board, the board of trustees of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, shall provide to each parent or guardian of a student enrolled at the school, and staff member of the school, notice of the soil contamination that includes: (1) a description of the soil contamination and the conditions under which a student or staff member may be exposed to the contamination; (2) a description and timetable of the steps that have been taken and will be taken to ensure that there is no contact by any student or staff member with the soil contamination; and (3) a description and timetable of the steps that have been taken and will be taken to remediate the soil contamination. b. The local school board, the board of trustees of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, may provide the notice required by subsection a. of this section by: (1) written notice sent home with the student and provided to the staff member; (2) telephone call; (3) direct contact; or (4) electronic mail. c. The local school board, the board of trustees of a charter school, or the principal or chief administrator of a private school, as appropriate, shall post a copy of the notice required pursuant to subsection a. of this section in a conspicuous location near the site of the soil contamination to notify any other users of the school grounds of the existence of the contamination.  L.2009, c.175, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-25 - Designation of State environmental agency under federal law

58:10B-25. Designation of State environmental agency under federal law  48. Pursuant to section 941 of the federal "Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997," Pub. L. 105-34, the Governor shall designate the Department of Environmental Protection as the appropriate State environmental agency to issue statements that an area is within a targeted area and that there has been a release, or threat of release, or disposal of any hazardous substance at or on that area. For the purposes of this section "targeted area" and "hazardous substance" shall have the meanings given to them in the federal act. L.1997,c.278,s.48.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-25.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-25.1 - Guidelines for designation of brownfield development areas.

58:10B-25.1 Guidelines for designation of brownfield development areas.  7. The Department of Environmental Protection shall establish guidelines to establish a procedure for the designation of brownfield development areas. In establishing criteria for the establishment of a brownfield development area, the department shall require: (1) that a brownfield development area includes at least two brownfield sites within a contiguous area; (2) that the boundaries are consistent with the boundaries of a distinct neighborhood; (3) broad community support for the establishment of a brownfield development area; and (4) that the establishment of a brownfield development area will result in a benefit to the public health and safety, and the environment. A brownfield development area shall be designated by the department, in writing, upon application by a person proposing to remediate a site or sites within the area, or upon the department's initiative. The guidelines, and any subsequent revisions thereto, and a list of the brownfield development areas, and any subsequent revisions thereto, shall be published in the New Jersey Register. The adoption of the guidelines or of the revisions thereto, shall not be subject to the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). L.2005,c.223,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-25.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-25.2 - Grant expenditures for remedial action constitutes debt of property owner to fund; lien.

58:10B-25.2 Grant expenditures for remedial action constitutes debt of property owner to fund; lien.  8. Any expenditure of grant moneys for a remedial action in a brownfield development area by a municipality, county, or redevelopment entity on property in which the municipality, county, or redevelopment entity does not have an ownership interest, shall constitute a debt of the property owner to the fund. The debt shall constitute a lien on the real property at which the remedial action is performed. The lien shall be in the amount of the grant awarded for the remedial action on that property. The lien shall attach when a notice of lien, incorporating the name of the property owner, a description of the property subject to the remedial action and an identification of the amount of the grant awarded from the fund, is duly filed with the county recording officer in the county in which the property is located. The lien filed pursuant to this section which affects the property subject to the remedial action shall create a lien with priority over all other claims or liens which are or have been filed against the property, except if the property comprises six dwelling units or less and is used exclusively for residential purposes, this notice of lien shall not affect any valid lien, right or interest in the property filed in accordance with established procedure prior to the filing of this notice of lien. A lien that is filed on real property pursuant to this section shall be removed upon transfer of ownership of the property to the municipality, county, or redevelopment entity that expended grant moneys for a remedial action on that property. L.2005,c.223,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-25.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-25.3 - Pilot program for awarding grants to nonprofit organizations; conditions.

58:10B-25.3 Pilot program for awarding grants to nonprofit organizations; conditions.  9. a. The Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, shall develop a pilot program to award grants from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund established pursuant to section 26 of P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-4) to nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3), that are exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. s.501(a), for the preliminary assessment, site investigation, and remedial investigation of real property that has been contaminated or is suspected of being contaminated by the discharge of a hazardous substance. All of the limitations and conditions for the award of financial assistance and grants applicable to municipalities pursuant to the provisions of the "Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act," P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-1.1 et al.) shall apply to the award of grants to a nonprofit organization pursuant to this section. The total amount awarded pursuant to this pilot program shall not exceed $5,000,000. b. Prior to March 1 of each year, the Department of Environmental Protection shall prepare and transmit to the members of the Senate Environment Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee, or their successors, an annual report that provides a description of the projects for which grants have been awarded, the grant recipients for each project, the owner of the property being remediated, the amount of each grant, and the location of the property being remediated. L.2005,c.223,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-27.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-27.1 - State may enter into certain redevelopment agreements at certain landfill sites.

58:10B-27.1 State may enter into certain redevelopment agreements at certain landfill sites.  5. a. The provisions of any other law, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto to the contrary notwithstanding, the State may enter into a redevelopment agreement pursuant to section 35 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-27) for the redevelopment project at the site of the following landfills: (1) the Avon Sanitary Landfill; (2) the Kingsland Park Sanitary Landfill; (3) the Lyndhurst Sanitary Landfill; and (4) the Rutherford Sanitary Landfill, in which the State may agree to reimburse the developer for the closure and remediation costs associated with the proper closure and remediation of the area of land whereon the Avon Sanitary Landfill, the Kingsland Park Sanitary Landfill, the Lyndhurst Sanitary Landfill, and the Rutherford Sanitary Landfill are located. b. As used in this section, "closure and remediation costs" means all reasonable costs associated with the closure and remediation of the Avon Sanitary Landfill, the Kingsland Park Sanitary Landfill, the Lyndhurst Sanitary Landfill, and the Rutherford Sanitary Landfill, except that "closure and remediation costs" shall not include any costs incurred in financing the remediation and closure of a particular landfill; and "closure" means all activities associated with the design, purchase, construction or maintenance of all measures required by the Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to law, in order to prevent, minimize or monitor pollution or health hazards resulting from the Avon Sanitary Landfill, the Kingsland Park Sanitary Landfill, the Lyndhurst Sanitary Landfill, and the Rutherford Sanitary Landfill subsequent to the termination of operations at these landfills, or at any portion thereof, including, but not necessarily limited to, the placement of final earthen or vegetative cover, the installation of methane gas vents or monitors and leachate monitoring wells or collection systems, and long-term operations and maintenance, at the site of these landfills. L.2001,c.398,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-28 - Eligibility for reimbursement; certification.

58:10B-28 Eligibility for reimbursement; certification.  36. a. The provisions of any other law, or rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary notwithstanding, any developer that enters into a redevelopment agreement pursuant to section 35 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-27), may be eligible for reimbursement of up to 75 percent of the costs of the remediation of the subject real property pursuant to the provisions of this section upon the commencement of a business operation, or the completion of the construction of one or more new residences, within a redevelopment project. b. To be eligible for reimbursement of the costs of remediation, a developer shall submit an application, in writing, to the director for review and certification of the reimbursement. The director shall review the request for the reimbursement upon receipt of an application therefor, and shall approve or deny the application for certification on a timely basis. The director shall also make a finding of the occupancy rate of the property subject to the redevelopment agreement in the frequency set forth in the redevelopment agreement as provided in section 35 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-27). The director shall certify a developer to be eligible for the reimbursement if the director finds that: (1) residential construction is complete, or a place of business is located, in the area subject to the redevelopment agreement that has generated new tax revenues; (2) the developer had (i) entered into an oversight document, with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, after the developer entered into the redevelopment agreement, for the remediation of contamination located on the site of the redevelopment project pursuant to section 37 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-29) and the developer is in compliance with the oversight document, or (ii) complied with the requirements set forth in subsection b. of section 30 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10B-1.3); and (3) the costs of the remediation were actually and reasonably incurred. In making this finding the director may consult with the Department of Environmental Protection. c. When filing an application for certification for a reimbursement pursuant to this section, the developer shall submit to the director a certification of the total remediation costs incurred by the developer for the remediation of the subject property located at the site of the redevelopment project as provided in the redevelopment agreement, information concerning the occupancy rate of the buildings or other work areas located on the property subject to the redevelopment agreement, and such other information as the director deems necessary in order to make the certifications and findings pursuant to this section. L.1997, c.278, s.36; amended 2002, c.87, s.2; 2003, c.224, s.7; 2009, c.60, s.53; 2019, c.263, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-29 - Qualifications for certification of reimbursement for remediation costs; oversight document.

58:10B-29 Qualifications for certification of reimbursement for remediation costs; oversight document.  37. a. To qualify for the certification of reimbursement of the remediation costs authorized pursuant to section 36 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-28), a developer shall: (1) enter into an oversight document with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection; or (2) comply with the requirements set forth in subsection b. of section 30 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10B-1.3), for the remediation of the site of the redevelopment project. b. Under the oversight document, the developer shall agree to perform and complete any remediation activity as may be required by the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure the remediation is conducted pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-1 et al.). c. After the developer has entered into an oversight document with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or after the developer has notified the Department of Environmental Protection of the name and license information of the licensed site remediation professional who has been retained to perform the remediation as required pursuant to subsection b. of section 30 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10B-1.3), the commissioner shall submit a copy thereof to the developer, the clerk of the municipality in which the subject property is located, the Division of Business Assistance, Marketing and International Trade in the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and the director. L.1997, c.278, s.37; amended 2003, c.224, s.8; 2009, c.60, s.54; 2019, c.263, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10B-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10B-31 - Reimbursement of remediation costs.

58:10B-31 Reimbursement of remediation costs.  39. a. The State Treasurer shall reimburse the developer the amount of the remediation costs agreed upon in the redevelopment agreement, and as provided in sections 35 and 36 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-27 and C.58:10B-28) upon issuance of the certification by the director pursuant to section 36 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-28). The developer shall be entitled to periodic payments from the fund in an amount, in the frequency, and over the time period as provided in the redevelopment agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 34 through 39 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-26 through C.58:10B-31), the State Treasurer may not reimburse the developer any amount of the remediation costs from the fund until the State Treasurer is satisfied that the anticipated tax revenues from the redevelopment project have been realized by the State in an amount sufficient to pay for the cost of the reimbursements. b. A developer shall submit to the director updated remediation costs actually incurred by the developer for the remediation of the contaminated property located at the site of the redevelopment project as provided in the redevelopment agreement. The reimbursement authorized pursuant to this section shall continue until such time as the aggregate dollar amount of the agreed upon reimbursement. To remain entitled to the reimbursement authorized pursuant to this section, the developer shall perform and complete all remediation activities as may be required pursuant to the oversight document entered into with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection pursuant to section 37 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-29) or as may be required by the licensed site remediation professional in order to issue a response action outcome for the site. The Department of Environmental Protection may review the remediation costs incurred by the developer to determine if they are reasonable. Reimbursable remediation costs shall include costs that are incurred in preparing the area of land whereon the contaminated site is located for remediation and may include costs of dynamic compaction of soil necessary for the remediation. L.1997, c.278, s.39; amended 2001, c.398, s.4; 2005, c.360, s.2; 2009, c.60, s.55; 2019, c.263, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10C-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10C-1 - Short title.

58:10C-1 Short title.  1. Sections 1 through 29 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "Site Remediation Reform Act." L.2009, c.60, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10C-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10C-4 - Powers of board vested in members.

58:10C-4 Powers of board vested in members.  4. The powers of the board shall be vested in the members thereof in office. A majority of the total authorized membership of the board shall constitute a quorum and no action may be taken by the board except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the total authorized membership of the board. L.2009, c.60, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10C-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10C-5 - Powers, duties of board.

58:10C-5 Powers, duties of board.  5. The board shall have the following powers and duties: a. To review and approve or deny applications for licensing site remediation professionals; b. To administer and evaluate licensing examinations for site remediation professionals; c. To issues licenses and license renewals to all qualifying site remediation professionals;  d. To establish standards and requirements for continuing education of licensed site remediation professionals; e. To approve or offer continuing education courses; f. To track fulfillment of continuing education requirements by licensed site remediation professionals; g. To establish and collect fees for examinations, licenses, renewals, or any other services required for the licensing of site remediation professionals; h. To adopt and administer standards for professional conduct for licensed site remediation professionals, as provided in sections 14 and 16 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-14 and C.58:10C-16); i. To investigate complaints, impose discipline, and suspend and revoke licenses of site remediation professionals who violate the provisions of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.); j. To publish and maintain the names and contact information of all site remediation professionals licensed pursuant to P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.), and make the list available on the board's internet website; k. To publish and maintain a list of all site remediation professionals whose license has been suspended or revoked by the board and make the list available on the board's internet website; l. To provide public information on the licensed site remediation professional program; and m. To maintain a record of complaints filed against licensed site remediation professionals and provide the public with information upon request. L.2009, c.60, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10C-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10C-6 - Rules, regulations.

58:10C-6 Rules, regulations.  6. a. No later than 18 months after the date of enactment of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.), the board shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.). The rules and regulations shall: (1) establish requirements for the education, continuing education, training, experience, examination and testing, and references for the licensing of site remediation professionals; (2) establish standards for professional conduct of, and the payment of fees by, licensed site remediation professionals; (3) establish procedures for the investigation of complaints concerning licensed site remediation professionals initiated by any person; (4) establish other forms of nonmonetary penalties that the board may impose on a licensed site remediation professional pursuant to section 17 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-17); and (5) provide for enforcement of the provisions of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.). The rules and regulations shall establish an expiration date for temporary site remediation professional licenses issued by the department pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-12).  b. The rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be sufficient to assure that any response action outcome issued by a site remediation professional licensed pursuant to P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-1 et al.) shall be consistent with all applicable laws, rules and regulations concerning the remediation of contaminated sites and shall protect public health and safety and the environment. L.2009, c.60, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10C-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10C-8 - Suspension, revocation of license; reinstatement.

58:10C-8 Suspension, revocation of license; reinstatement.  8. a. The board may suspend or revoke a license pursuant to the provisions of section 17 of P.L.2009, c.60 (C.58:10C-17). The board shall establish standards and requirements for the reinstatement of a site remediation professional license that has been suspended or revoked. b. The board may prohibit any person whose application for an initial license or for a license renewal is denied, or whose license is revoked, from applying for a license for a period of not more than three years. The term during which reapplication is prohibited shall be established as part of the determination of the board in the proceedings concerning the denial or revocation. L.2009, c.60, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 58:10C-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 58 - Waters and Water Supply|Section 58:10C-9 - Application for renewal of license; fee.

58:10C-9 Application for renewal of license; fee.  9. A licensed site remediation professional shall submit an application for license renewal at least 90 days and no more than 120 days prior to expiration of the license. The board shall establish standards and requirements for the renewal of the site remediation professional license and may require training or continuing education, experience or other requirements as a condition for renewal of a license. An application for a license renewal shall be accompanied by an application fee.  L.2009, c.60, s.9.