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AGENCY MISSIONS
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection is committed to providing a high quality of life for
the residents of New Jersey. Its mission is to assist the residents of New Jersey in preserving,
sustaining, protecting, and enhancing the environment to ensure the integration of high
environmental quality, public health and economic vitality.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The people who work at the Environmental Protection Agency are dedicated to improving and
preserving the environment - in this country and around the globe. Highly skilled and culturally
diverse, we work with our partners to protect human health, ecosystems, and the beauty of our
environment using the best available science. We value and promote innovative and effective
solutions to environmental problems. We strive to achieve the productive and sustainable use of
natural resources on which all life and human activity depend.
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New Jersey
Environmental Performance
Partnership Agreement
1999-2000
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
and
US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2
National Environmental Performance
Partnership System (NEPPS)
June 1999
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NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (1999- 2000)
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AND U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION 2
This Agreement describes our continued shared agenda for environmental progress in the State of
New Jersey, our refinement of measures to evaluate this progress and agreed upon strategies to
reach our mutual goals. This plan furthers the partnership for environmental protection in the
State while also articulating our expectations for the state/federal relationship. A critical element
of this partnership is the utilization of creative joint efforts to resolve programmatic obstacles
that must be addressed in order to achieve our goals and to fulfill the needs of each agency. Such
efforts are necessary and acknowledged to address the delivery of updated database systems in
New Jersey (e.g., New Jersey Environmental Management System) and their interface with
national databases. Although an outstanding item at the signing of this Agreement, a joint
commitment exists to ensure that national databases continue receiving appropriate New Jersey
data. This will be accomplished through direct data entry until another mutually acceptable
solution to this electronic data reporting issue is devised.
By signing this Agreement, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the
Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 agree to continue utilizing the philosophies and
guiding principles embodied in the National Environmental Performance Partnership System
(NEPPS) process. This federal/state system emphasizes results-based management through the
development of environmental priorities, goals and measures of progress appropriate for each
individual state. The environmental goals, indicators and agency commitments contained within
this Agreement continue to be refined over time. This evolving environmental management
approach is informed by the development of each of our agencies' Strategic Planning documents,
our mutual experiences, and our stakeholder input. This plan articulates Department-wide and
Agency-wide directions and addresses federal and state-funded strategies. This Plan includes, but
is not limited to, directions and strategies in the areas of pollution prevention, compliance and
enforcement, air quality, radiation, mercury, global climate change, water quality, site
remediation, solid and hazardous waste, pesticides, land and natural resources and open and
effective government. This Agreement will serve as the foundation of environmental protection
in New Jersey and shall guide our joint environmental program performance through June 30,
2000.
New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protections
United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 2
Robep'C. jShinn, Jr.
Corrfmissioner
Jeanne V
Regipfuil ArfmimstraJor
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The following individuals from NJDEP and EPA Region 2 participated in the preparation of
this Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA). Their dedication to the development of this new
environmental management system for New Jersey is greatly appreciated.
NJDEP NEPPS Steering Committee and Work Croup Members
Steering Committee
Co-Chairs
Leslie McGeorge - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Bryan lanni - Environmental Regulation, Assistant Commissioner's Office
Memhers
Joseph Aiello - Environmental Regulation, Quality Assurance
Alena Baldwin-Brown - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Fred Bowers - Environmental Regulation, Nonpoint Pollution Control
Marybeth Brenner - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Leroy Cattaneo - Land Use Management, Coastal & Land Use Enforcement Management
Barry Chalofsky - Environmental Regulation, Nonpoint Pollution Control
Randy England - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Ray Ferrarin - Compliance & Enforcement, Pesticide Control
Tessie Fields - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Patricia Gardner - Environmental Regulation, Radiation Protection
Tracy Grabiak - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Ernest Hahn - Natural & Historic Resources, Assistant Commissioner's Office
Debra Hammond - Environmental Regulation, Watershed Permitting
Joann Held - Environmental Regulation, Air Quality Permitting
Branden Johnson - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Maijorie Kaplan - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Therese Kell - Management & Budget, Federal Funds Coordination
Sandy Krietzman - Land Use Management, Safe Drinking Water
Jill Lipoti - Environmental Regulation, Radiation Protection
Judy Louis - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Janine MacGregor - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Michael McLinden - Environmental Regulation, Pollution Prevention
Roy Meyer- Compliance & Enforcement, Pesticide Control
Eileen Murphy - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Stuart Nagoumey - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Kerry Kirk Pflugh - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Charles Pietarinen - Environmental Planning & Science, Air Quality Management
Martin Rosen - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
David Rosenblatt - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Elizabeth Rosenblatt - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Karen Schaffer - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Michael Serfes - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Mary Siller - Compliance & Enforcement, Solid Waste Enforcement
Guy Watson - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
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EPA Region 2 Coordinators:
Adolph Everett* - Strategic Planning Team, DEPP
Dennis Santella* - Strategic Planning Team, DEPP
NJDEP Work Groups
Air Quality/Radiation
Co-Chairs
Joann Held - Environmental Regulation, Air Quality Permitting
Charles Pietarinen - Environmental Planning & Science, Air Quality Management
PPA Negotiator
Donald Patterson - Compliance & Enforcement, Air & Env. Quality Compliance & Enforcement
Members
Alan Bookman - Compliance & Enforcement, Release Prevention
Kent Davis - Compliance & Enforcement, Air & Env. Quality Compliance & Enforcement
Randy England - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Patricia Gardner - Environmental Regulation, Radiation Protection
Anita Kopera - Environmental Regulation, Radiation Protection
Stu Nagourney - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Alan Stem - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Robert Stern - Environmental Planning & Science, Air Quality Management
ninhfll Climate Change
Chairs
Jacqueline Chanudet - Office of the Commissioner
Stuart Nagourney - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Members
Michael Aucott - Environmental Planning & Science, Air Quality Management
Mary Anne Goldman - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Frank Gollatz - Environmental Planning & Science, Air Quality Management
Branden Johnson - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Cameron Johnson - Board of Public Utilities, Division of Energy
Edward Lempicki - Natural & Historic Resources, Parks & Forestry
Mark Mauriello - Land Use Management, Land Use Regulation
Matt Polsky - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & ,Technology
Peter Sugarman - Environmental Planning & Science, NJ Geological Survey
Michael Winka - Environmental Planning & Science, Innovative Technology
T .and & Natural Resources
Co-Chairs
Emest Hahn - Natural Resources, Assistant Commissioner's Office
Maijorie Kaplan - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Elizabeth Rosenblatt - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
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Members
Lester Alpaugh - Natural Resources, State Forestry Services
Thomas Breden - Natural Resources, Natural Lands Management
Steven Doughty - Land Use Management, Land Use Regulation
Joseph Kocy - Environmental Planning & Science, Environmental Planning
Larry Niles - Natural Resources, Fish, Game & Wildlife
Kerry Kirk Pflugh - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Lawrence Schmidt - Environmental Planning & Science, Coastal Planning & Program
Coordination
Alan Stearne - Enforcement, Coastal & Land Use Enforcement
Audrey Wendolowski - Land Use Management, Land Use Regulation
Pesticides
Chair
Roy Meyer - Compliance & Enforcement, Pesticide Control Program
Members
Kenneth Bruder - Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, Mosquito Control Program
Tessie Fields - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Robert Kent - Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, State Airspray Program
Audrey Moore- EPA Region 2, Pesticides Team
Douglas Roscoe - Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Health and Forensics
Dan Russell - Compliance & Enforcement, Pesticide Control Program
William Stansley - Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Health and Forensics
Site Remediation
Chair
Janine MacGregor - Site Remediation, Planning and Systems
Members
John DeFina - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Tessie Fields - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Tracy Grabiak - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Megan Hnath-Brown - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Jim Kealy - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Vince Krisak - Site Remediation, Responsible Party Site Remediation
Mary Ann Kuserk - Site Remediation, Responsible Party Site Remediation
Gary Pearson - Site Remediation, Responsible Party Site Remediation
Swati Toppin - Site Remediation, Publicly Funded Site Remediation
Bruce Vernier - Site Remediation, Responsible Party Site Remediation
Snlid/H flzardons Waste Management
Co-Chairs
Mary Siller - Compliance & Enforcement, Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement
Guy Watson - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
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Members
John Barry - Compliance & Enforcement, Hazardous Waste Compliance & Enforcement
Rai Belonzi - Compliance & Enforcement, Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement
Sukhdev Bhalla - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Norine Binder - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Robert Confer - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Frank Coolick - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Robert Goodwin - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Thomas Kearns - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Thomas Sherman - Environmental Regulation, Solid & Hazardous Waste
Wolf Skacel - Compliance & Enforcement, Hazardous Waste Compliance & Enforcement
Water Quality
Co-Chairs
Barry Chalofsky - Environmental Regulation, Nonpoint Pollution Control
Karen Schaffer - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
PPA Negotiators:
Nicholas Binder - Environmental Regulation, Municipal Wastewater Assistance
Dennis Hart - Environmental Regulation, Division of Water Quality
James Hamilton - Compliance and Enforcement, Water Compliance and Enforcement
James Mumman - Environmental Planning & Science, Water Monitoring Management
Daniel Van Abs - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Members
Freshwater Watersheds Subgroup
Karen Schaffer, Division of Science and Research & Debra Hammond, Division of Water
Quality - Subgroup Leaders
Mary Jo Aiello - Environmental Regulation, Water Quality
Kevin Berry - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Eugene Callahan - Compliance & Enforcement, Water Compliance & Enforcement
Barry Chalofsky - Environmental Regulation, Nonpoint Pollution Control
Sandra Cohen - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Marc Ferko - Environmental Regulation, Quality Assurance
Barbara Hirst - Environmental Regulation, Municipal Wastewater Assistance
William Honachefsky - Environmental Planning & Science, Water Monitoring Management
Maijorie Kaplan - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Alfred Korndoerfer - Environmental Planning & Science, Water Monitoring Management
Steven Lubow - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Marine/Coastal Subgroup
David Rosenblatt, Watershed Management - Subgroup Leader
Robert Connell - Environmental Planning & Science, Water Monitoring Management
Richard DeWan - Environmental Regulation, Industrial Permits
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William Eisele - Environmental Planning & Science, Water Monitoring Management
Marc Ferko - Environmental Regulation, Quality Assurance
Dorina Frizzera - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Mary Gastrich - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Susan Halsey - Environmental Planning & Science, Air Quality Management
Nancy Immesberger - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Janet Jessel - Environmental Regulation, Stormwater Permits
Peter Lynch - Compliance & Enforcement, Coastal & Land Use Enforcement
Daniel Zeppenfeld - Environmental Regulation, Water Quality
Ground Water Subgroup
Michael Serfes, New Jersey Geological Survey, Fred Bowers, Nonpoint Pollution Control,
Eileen Murphy, Division Science, Research & Technology, Subgroup Leaders
Jeffrey Hoffman - Compliance & Enforcement, Water Compliance & Enforcement
Thomas McKee - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Robert Oberthaler - Land Use Management, Water Allocation
Areta Wowk - Compliance & Enforcement, Pesticide Control Program
Drinking Water Siihgrnnp
Sandy Krietzman - Safe Drinking Water; Judith Louis - Science, Research & Technology,
Subgroup Leaders
Thomas Atherholt - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Patricia Bono - Land Use Management, Safe Drinking Water
Floyd Genicola - Environmental Regulation, Quality Assurance
Barker Hamill - Land Use Management, Safe Drinking Water
Robert Kesckes - Environmental Planning & Science, Watershed Management
Joan Kryak - Land Use Management, Safe Drinking Water
Lee Lippincott - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Eileen Murphy - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Robert Oberthaler - Land Use Management, Water Allocation
Gloria Post - Environmental Planning & Science, Science, Research & Technology
Herb Roy - Environmental Regulation, Radiation Protection
Mary Simpson - Compliance & Enforcement, Southern Region Enforcement
EPA Region 1 Steering Committee Members and PPA Negotiators
Darvene Adams - Monitoring & Assessment Branch, DESA
Seth Ausubel - Freshwater Protection Section, DEPP
William Baker - Air Senior Policy Advisor, DEPP
Ray Basso* - RCRA Programs Branch, DEPP
Joseph Bergstein* - Strategic Planning Team, DEPP
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Benita Best-Wong* - Freshwater Protection Section, DEPP
Ron Borsellino* - Air Programs Branch, DEPP
Randy Braun - Monitoring & Assessment Branch, DESA
Elizabeth Butler - RCRA Programs Branch, DEPP
Dit Fai Cheung - Data Management Team, DECA
Ken Eng - Air Enforcement Branch, DECA
Terry Faber - Freshwater Protection Section, DEPP
Paul Giardina* - Radiation and Indoor Air Branch, DEPP
Robert Gill - State Revolving Fund Team, DEPP
Joel Golumbek - Hazardous Waste Compliance Section, DECA
Steve Gould - Freshwater Protection Section, DEPP
Robert Hargrove* - Strategic Planning and Multimedia Programs Branch, DEPP
Aristotle Harris -Water Compliance Branch, DECA
Melva Hayden* - Environmental Justice Coordinator, ORA
Wayne Jackson - Fate and Effects Team, DEPP
Rudy Kapichak - Mobile Source Team, DEPP
Rabi Kieber - Policy, Planning and Evaluation Branch, OPM
Bruce Kiselica* - Drinking Water Section, DEPP
Larainne Koehler - Radiation & Indoor Air Branch, DEPP
John Kushwara - Groundwater Compliance Section, DECA
Dore LaPosta* - Monitoring and Assessment Branch, DESA
Jane Leu - Water Quality Team, DEPP
Edward Linky - Pollution Prevention Team, DEPP
Laura Livingston* - Strategic Planning Team, DECA
Felix Locicero - Fate and Effects Team, DEPP
Michael Lowy - Drinking Water Section, DEPP
Doug McKenna - Public Water Supply Team, DECA
John Mello - Construction Grants Section, DEPP
Paul Molinari* - Water Senior Policy Advisor, DEPP
Dan Montella - Wetlands Section, DEPP
Audrey Moore - Pesticides Team, DECA
Joel O'Connor - Community and Ecosystem Protection Branch, DEPP
Rosella O'Connor - Fate and Effects Team, DEPP
Steve Riva - (Air) Permitting Section, DEPP
Walter Schoepf- Strategic Planning Team, DEPP
Marcia Seidner - Policy, Planning and Evaluation Branch, OPM
Harvey Simon - Policy, Planning and Evaluation Branch, OPM
Donna Somboonlakana - Water Quality Team, DEPP
Barbara Spinweber - Freshwater Protection Section, DEPP
Maria Stanco* - Strategic Planning Team, DECA
Ken Stoller* - Pesticides and Toxic Substances Branch, DECA
Phil Sweeney* - Permits and Pretreatment Section, DEPP
Barry Tornick - RCRA Programs Branch, DEPP
Donna Vizian* - Grants and Contracts Management Branch, OPM
Ray Werner - State Implementation Plan Section, DEPP
Randy Young - Water Quality Team, DEPP
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* - Member of EPA Region 2 NEPPS Steering Committee
Comments and additional NEPPS-related documents
Comments on the goals, indicators and strategies/activities for consideration in modifications to
this PPA or future PPAs, are welcomed. They may be submitted to:
Leslie McGeorge, Director or
Division of Science & Research
NJDEP
CN409
Trenton, NJ 08625
E-mail: lmcgeorg@dep.state.nj.us
Dennis Santella, Team Leader
Strategic Planning Team
USEPA, Region 2
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
E-mail: santella.dennis@epamail.epa.gov
Additional New Jersey NEPPS-related documents may be found on the NEPPS web pages of both
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr) and the US
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 (www.epa.gov/region02).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION Page 1
Guiding Principles Page 4
Roles and Responsibilities Page 5
Approach Page 5
Environmental Progress and Performance Reporting Page 6
Stakeholder Participation Page 8
Environmental Goals, Indicators, Program Commitments and
Core Performance Measures Page 9
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Page 18
Programs Covered Under this Agreement Page 18
Grant Work Plan Page 18
Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) Page 18
Fiscal Accountability Page 22
Program Continuity Page 23
Joint Review Page 23
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES Page 27
Sustainability Page 27
Strategic Plan and New Jersey Environmental Management System Page 30
Multi-Media Approaches Page 32
Pollution Prevention Page 32
Compliance and Enforcement Page 36
Coordinated Permitting and Compliance Assistance Process (One Stop) Page 41
Innovative Environmental Technologies Page 42
Quality Assurance Page 43
Sector-Based Environmental Analyses ("NEPPS 2") Page 44
Environmental Equity Page 45
County/Local Partnerships Page 46
Place-Based Approaches Page 47
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Page 51
Introduction Page 52
Goals/Indicators Table Page 54
Activity Commitment Tables Page 58
AIR QUALITY/RADIATION Page 63
Introduction Page 64
Goals/Indicators Table Page 68
Activity Commitment Tables Page 79
WATER QUALITY Page 107
Introduction Page 108
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Goals/Indicators Table - Surface Water Page 115
Goals/Indicators Table - Ground Water Page 125
Activity Commitment Tables Page 133
Goal/Indicators Table - Drinking Water Page 159
Activity Commitment Tables Page 172
LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES Page 181
Introduction Page 182
Goal/Indicators Table Page 185
Activity Commitment Tables Page 211
SITE REMEDIATION Page 217
Introduction Page 218
Goal/Indicators Table Page 221
Activity Commitment Tables Page 226
SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE Page 237
Introduction Page 238
Goal/Indicators Table Page 242
Activity Commitment Tables Page 247
PESTICIDES Page 261
Introduction Page 262
Goal/Indicator Table Page 265
Activity Commitment Tables Page 271
MERCURY Page 281
Introduction Page 282
Goals/Indicators Table Page 285
Activity Commitment Tables Page 289
OPEN AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT Page 295
REFERENCES Page 297
APPENDIX A - Stakeholder Workshop Page 298
APPENDIX B - Core Performance Measures Page 303
APPENDIX C - USEPA Related Sustainable Community Activities Page 324
APPENDIX D - Comments Received on Draft PPA Page 326
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Executive Summary
New Jersey Environmental
Performance Partnership Agreement (1999-2000)
The State of New Jersey is enhancing its implementation of results-based environmental
management through its continued participation in the National Environmental Performance
Partnership System (NEPPS). NEPPS emphasizes management for environmental results through
its use of long-term goals and indicators as measures of environmental progress. The NEPPS
process also places greater emphasis on scientific assessments of trends in environmental quality,
and through its identification of key issues, provides many elements for use in long-term
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The Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA), a component of NEPPS, is the planning document
which details the goals and indicators as well as the strategies/activities by which environmental
progress is expected to be achieved. This PPA, for FY 1990-2000, is the third such environmental
plan for New Jersey and will remain in effect until June 30,2000. This PPA represents the most
comprehensive plan in scope and indicator development. Background on the history of New
Jersey's participation in NEPPS may be found within its two previous PPAs, the pilot FY96 PPA
and the FY97/98 PPA. A number of progress reports on these two previous plans are available
(Annual Performance Report, Environmental Indicators Technical Report, State of the Environment
Report).
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This FY99/2000 PPA covers nine goal areas: global climate change, air quality/radiation, water
quality, land & natural resources, site remediation, solid/hazardous waste, pesticides,
environmental mercury and open & effective government. Global climate change, an expanded
land & natural resources section and the summary of open & effective government are new
components for this PPA. This PPA also addresses various other cross-program issues including
sustainability, strategic planning, compliance & enforcement, and county/community indicator
efforts.
Stakeholder participation was a key component in development of this PPA. Various goal-area
focus group meetings as well as a large workshop were held to solicit stakeholder input and
feedback on proposed or revised environmental goals and measures for New Jersey. Additionally,
a draft of the PPA was posted on the NJDEP web page for a 30 day stakeholder review and
comment period prior to finalization.
New Jersey has adopted a tiered planning approach in its environmental management efforts so as
to ensure that all aspects are fully integrated. The figure below represents the framework of New
Jersey's overall environmental management efforts. At the top of the pyramid is New Jersey's
sustainable state efforts, followed by NJDEP's mission and Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is
implemented through New Jersey's participation in NEPPS and, specifically, through the PPA,
which is supported by program workplans. At each decreasing level of the pyramid, the amount
of detail contained within the approach also increases. Additionally, the time horizon for the
strategies changes from the Strategic Plan (4 year document) to the PPA (multi-year document) to
the program workplans (annual).
RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
•Society
* Environment
* Economy
DEP Mission
DEP Strategic Plan
Performance Partnership Agreement
(NEPPS)*
Program work Plans
• New Jeraey'a holistic vartlon of the
National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPP8)
(NEPP8)
System
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A list of the guiding principles under which this PPA operates, as well as a summary of the goals
and associated milestones/objectives is as follows:
Guiding Principles
NJDEP and EPA will be guided by the following principles as they work together to carry out the
terms of this Agreement:
• Continuous environmental quality improvements are desirable and achievable in New Jersey.
• To enhance achievement of environmental results, NJDEP and EPA will seek to build effective
partnerships between the two agencies, as well as with the citizens of New Jersey and other
organizations.
• A core level of environmental protection will be maintained for all residents of the state,
including particular attention to environmental equity concerns.
• Joint planning by NJDEP and EPA will be based on goals that reflect conditions in New Jersey,
as well as fundamental national environmental goals.
• State and federal resources and planning will be applied to the highest priority environmental
problems, including attention to priority place-based concerns.
• Pollution prevention will be favored over management, treatment and disposal of wastes.
• Innovative environmental management strategies will be employed including the application of
performance incentives to achieve continued environmental improvement.
• Opportunities for identification and implementation of overall state reporting burden reduction
will be utilized so as to ensure that information collected and shared has specific and demonstrated
uses.
• Enhanced scientific assessments of environmental data will be pursued to enable the status of
New Jersey's environment to be reported through the use of indicators that reflect conditions, trends
and results.
• Indicators selected will be appropriate for the evaluation of progress toward goals, and will use
data of sufficient quality to support such analyses.
• Evaluations of the linkages among presumed causes, environmental conditions of concern, and
the effectiveness of selected management strategies will be pursued.
• Improved public understanding of environmental issues and involvement in decision-making
processes will be important components of this process.
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• State programs achieving jointly agreed upon objectives require minimal federal oversight;
federal resources freed up by reduced need for oversight will be used to assist state programs as
needed.
• The state and EPA will work together to provide fundamental protection for the public and
ensure compliance with the environmental laws and regulations.
Summary of Goals & Milestones/Objectives in the New Jersey PPA (1999-2000)
1. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
GOAL: Reduce anthropogenic contribution to global warming/sea level rise
Subgoal: Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in NJ
Milest ones/O bj ecti ves:
• Total amounts ofNJs GHG emissions will be reduced to 1990 levels by 2000. Levels in 2005 will be 3.5%
below 1990 levels (Baseline: New Jersey's GHG emissions in 1990 were 135 million tons of C02
equivalents).
• By 2005, through promotion of redesign of products and training in the use of cleaner technologies, there will
be a 25% increase in clean technologies for members of the NJ Climate Wise program partnership (Baseline:
New Jersey currently has 30 Climate Wise members).
• Increase/enhance public education and outreach efforts on sea level rise and on other GHG issues
• By 2012, increase the Class I renewable energies to 4% of total energy sold in the state (Baseline: As of
1998, Class I renewables comprise 0.05% of total energy sold in the state).
2. AIR QUALITY/RADIATION
GOAL: To ensure a high quality of life for the residents of New Jersey by preserving, sustaining, protecting,
and enhancing the air environment. Air quality across the state should be healthful for all its citizens and of
sufficient purity not to degrade the quality of life or cause undue economic loss.
Subgoal #1: Bring the entire state into attainment for all criteria air pollutants and maintain air quality in areas already
meeting health standards.
Milestones/Obj ecti ves:
• Attain the 1-hour and 8-hour air quality standards for ozone (03) statewide by 2007 (by
2005 in the south for 1-hour ozone) (Baseline: There is statewide non-attainment for both ozone standards).
• Keep carbon monoxide (CO) levels below NAAQS standards in NJ.
• Maintain current attainment status for inhalable particulate matter (PM10), and attain the new air quality
standard for fine particulates (PM2.5) by 2007 (Baseline: There is attainment of the PM10 standard
statewide. A network of PM2.5 monitors will be established in 1999 to assess attainment).
• Maintain current attainment status for lead (Pb) (Baseline: There is attainment of Pb standards statewide).
• Maintain current attainment status for nitrogen dioxide (N02) (Baseline: There is attainment of N02
standards statewide).
• Attain sulfur dioxide (S02) standard statewide by 2000 (Baseline: The only remaining S02 nonattainment
area is in Warren County).
• Alert public to unhealthful air quality conditions.
Subgoal#2: Minimize exposure to air toxics.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, major industrial facilities will reduce air toxic emissions to meet national toxic emission standards
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(Baseline: As of October 1998, EPA has promulgated 26 MACT standards for these sources).
• Reduce toxics emissions from motor vehicles.
Identify and correct mercury problems related to air emissions.
• Identify hotspots of exposure to air toxics and reduce emissions which lead to those exposures.
• By 2005, through pollution prevention techniques, industrial facilities will reduce the quantity of toxic
chemicals generated as production related waste by 50% from 1993 levels (Baseline: Under development).
Subgoal #3: Reduce levels of air deposition.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Reduce regional air deposition by implementing the federal acid rain program.
• By 2010, total air deposition loading to land and water in New Jersey will be reduced compared with 1998
levels (Baseline: Baseline monitoring began in 1998).
Subgoal #4: Minimize the adverse effects of air pollution on the quality of life in New Jersey.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Protect visibility in the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge (Class 1 Area) and selected urban areas.
• Reduce nuisance complaints (primarily odors and soiling).
• Reduce cost of compliance with air quality standards.
Subgoal #5: Reduce Global and Transboundary Radiation Risk.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Prevent unnecessary exposure to patients, radiation workers and the public from nuclear medicine procedures
(Baseline: under development).
• Reduce the number of incidents involving radioactive devices (Baseline: In FY95, there were 36 incidents;
in FY96, there were 49 incidents; in FY97, there were 85 incidents).
• By 2005, 25% reduction in unnecessary exposure to workers from nonionizing Radio Frequency (RF)
radiation (Baseline: As of 1998, 5% reduction).
By 2005, 75% compliance rate with N.J.A.C. 7:28-48 Registration of Nonionizing Radiation Producing
Sources (Baseline: As of 1998,25% compliance rate).
• By 2002, all locations where Type 1 & 2 New Jersey radioactive materials licenses are held will be mapped
on GIS (Baseline: No mapping done as of 1998).
• By 2005, reduce radiation entrance exposure to patient from medical diagnostic x-ray proceeding by 10%
(Baseline: underdevelopment).
• By 2007, improve image quality by 15% for diagnostic x-ray procedures (Baseline: under development).
• By 2005, reduce patient radiation dose from mammography screening procedures by 10% (Baseline: From
1985 - 1997, the patient dose has decreased to a level of 1.8 milligrays).
• By 2005, improve mammography image quality by 15% (Baseline: From 1985 - 1997, the image quality
has improved to a level of over 90%).
• Maintain average license exam score of New Jersey program graduates above the national average score
(Baseline: 1997 national average for diagnostic is 83.7, NJ average is 85.6; for nuclear medicine, national
average is 80.4, NJ average 84.2; for therapy, national average is 80.8, NJ average is 87,4).
• Reduce or control the airborne radiological emissions from nuclear power plants to below 10 milliRem/year
(Baseline: under development).
• Reduce or control the number of unmonitored pathways for airborne radiological emissions to under 10%
of annual reportable discharge (Baseline: under development).
Subgoal #6: To reduce radon-induced lung cancers in New Jersey by having all buildings tested for radon and, where
appropriate, mitigated.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005,25% of the homes in New Jersey will have tested for radon (Baseline: As of 1996, 10% of New
Jersey homes were tested).
• By 2005, reduce the potential health risk associated with radon in homes with concentrations above 4 pCi/1
by 35% (Baseline: As of 1998, at least 82,000 homes were tested at greater than or equal to 4pCi/L and at
least 28,000 homes have been mitigated).
• By 2005, all New Jersey schools in Tier 1 will have tested for radon.
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• By 2005, all schools in Tier 1 with radon concentrations above 4 pCi/1 will be mitigated for radon (Baseline:
Current data show approximately 300 schools in New Jersey have been tested. An FY2000 grant project will
develop a baseline for the above two milestones).
3. WATER QUALITY
CLEAN AND PLENTIFUL WATER GOAL: New Jersey's rivers, lakes and coastal waters will be flshable,
swimmable and support healthy ecosystems. Surface and ground water will be a clean source of water. Every
person in New Jersey will have safe drinking water. Adequate quantities of surface and ground water will be
available for all needed uses.
SURFACE WATER GOAL: Our surface waters (tidal and non-tidal) will support human and ecosystem health
and applicable uses such as recreation, fishing, drinking water supply, agriculture and industry.
Surface Water
Subgoal 1. Protect and enhance aquatic life designated uses.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, 50% of assessed non-tidal river miles will support healthy, sustainable, biological communities
(Baseline: 35% of assessed non-tidal river miles support healthy biological communities based on benthic
macroinvertebrate data).
• Maintain and enhance aquatic life designated uses in assessed tidal waters.
Subgoal 2. Protect recreational designated uses in tidal and non-tidal waters.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Maintain and improve the current number and quality of suitable lake, ocean and bay bathing beaches in NJ.
• By 2005, 100% of New Jersey's coastal recreational beach waters will be safe for swimnung (Baseline:
Between 1995 and 1998, 76% of New Jersey's 179 ocean and 138 bay bathing beaches have not been
susceptible to recurrent beach closings).
• By 2000, the recreational lake beach waters will have been assessed and water quality improvement projects
will have been prioritized (Baseline: 189 lake bathing beaches have been identified for assessment).
Subgoal 3. Protect fish and shellfish consumption designated use.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Evaluate fish tissue for contamination, update advisories and provide public education. Reduce toxic
contamination in fish tissue, and therefore reduce the need fbr fish consumption advisories.
• By 2005,90% of New Jersey's classified waters will provide shellfish that are safe to harvest (Baseline: 87%
of New Jersey's classified waters provide shellfish that are safe to harvest).
• Analyze fish and shellfish tissue for radioactivity to ensure no radiologic pathogens
Subgoal 4. Protect surface water supply designated uses.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, the Department and regional interests will cooperatively address all regional water supply deficits
projected through 2030 to ensure that such deficits are not realized (Baseline: Based on the 1995 State Water
Supply Plan, 8 of 23 planning areas were in deficit in 1990 and 2 additional planning areas are projected to
be in deficit in 2040. The remaining planning areas have water surpluses. The long term trend is toward
greater stress on all water supplies.).
GROUND WATER GOAL: To protect and enhance the quality of ground water and assure that adequate
quantities of ground water will be available for domestic, municipal, industrial and other purposes, as well as
serving a vital role in maintaining the aquatic ecology by providing ground water base flow to receiving surface
waters.
Ground Water
Subgoal 1. Ground water quality will meet all standards for designated uses and ground water discharging to surface
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water will not adversely impact the surface water system.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Reduce or control nitrate levels in ground water.
• Reduce or control pesticide levels in ground water
• Reduce the number of potable wells with fecal coliform contamination.
• Reduce or control volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination in ground water
• Reduce or control selected metals contamination in ground water.
• Determine the presence of unidentified or tentatively identified synthetic organic compounds in ground water.
• Identify and characterize radioactivity in ground water.
• Prevent future or continued ground water contamination through pollution prevention, education/outreach
or other activities.
• By 2005, the status of shallow groundwater quality will be assessed (Baseline: 5% of the shallow ground
water quality in the state has been assessed, as a function of land use, using a stratified random site selection
approach).
Subgoal 2. Protect and insure adequate ground water quantity for designated uses and for base flow to surface waters.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, the Department and regional interests will cooperatively address all regional water supply deficits
projected through 2030 to ensure that such deficits are not realized (Baseline: Based on the 1995 State Water
Supply Plan, 8 or 23 planning areas were in deficit in 1990 and 2 additional planning areas are projected to
be in deficit in 2040. The remaining planning areas have water surpluses. The long term trend is toward
greater stress on all water supplies.).
• Protect and maintain recharge to aquifers
DRINKING WATER GOAL/MILESTONES
GOAL: Every Person in New Jersey will have safe drinking water
A. By 2005, 95% of the public water systems (and 95% of the population served) will provide water that
meets the microbiological drinking water standards (Baseline: In 1997,99% of the community water systems
and 95.3% of the population served met the microbiological drinking water standards).
B. By 2005,95% of the public water systems will provide water that meets the New Jersey chemical drinking
water standards (Baseline: In 1997,87.2% of the community and nontransient, noncommunity water systems
met the chemical drinking water standards).
C. By 2000, 90% of public water systems will have compliance evaluations that are acceptable (Baseline:
In 1997, 78% of the compliance evaluations conducted for community water systems were acceptable).
Subgoal 1: All source water in New Jersey used for drinking water will be protected from pollution.
Milestones/Objectives
> By 2003, all surface water intakes will have a completed source water assessment (Baseline: No source water
assessments for surface water intakes have been completed).
• By 2003, all public water system wells will have a completed source water assessment (Baseline: No source
water assessments for ground water systems have been completed).
Subgoal 2: The consumption of drinking water shall not cause detectable waterbome infectious diseases.
Milestones/Objectives
• All public water systems will deliver drinking water that does not result in detectable waterbome infectious
disease (Baseline: The last waterbome disease outbreak from a drinking water source was in 1989 at a camp
ground).
• Determine the occurrence of pathogens of public health concern in New Jersey's waters.
Subgoal 3: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with lead concentrations less than 15 ppb.
Milestones/Objectives
• In the period from 1992 to 2000, reduce the number of samples that exceed the lead action level by 50%
(Baseline: Since lead sampling was phased in over a 4 year period, the baseline is 1992-1995. In this period,
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35% of the samples collected from large systems, 20% of the samples collected from medium systems, 11%
of the samples collected from small systems, & 10% of the samples collected from noncommunity systems
exceeded the lead action level).
• By 2005, determine the extent of lead contamination in New Jersey homes served by private wells.
Subgoal 4: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with nitrate concentrations less than 10 ppm.
Milestones/Objectives
• In the period from 1993 to 2005, reduce the number of public water systems with nitrate concentrations
above the MCL by 80% (Baseline: Between 1993 & 1995, nitrate concentrations above lOppm remained
the same in community water systems - 0.6% - & decreased in both nontransient noncommunity water
systems - 3.7% —*1.4% - and transient noncommunity water systems - 1.6% -~ 1.2%).
• Develop a plan to address the issue of nitrate contamination in private wells by the year 2005.
Subgoal 5: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with mercury concentrations less than 2 ppb.
Milestones/Obj ectives
• Determine the extent of mercury contamination in New Jersey private wells by the year 2005.
Subgoal 6: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with VOC concentrations less than the MCLs.
Milestones/Objectives
• In the period from 1993 to 2005, reduce the number of CWS and NTNC with VOCs greater than their New
Jersey MCLs by 50% (Baseline: The baseline is 1993-1995, when 8% of CWS & 6.8% of NTNC ha
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creation, enhancement and maintenance of New Jersey wetlands.
• Achieve no net loss of wetlands by year 2005 and implement effective techniques for increased creation of
wetlands (Baseline: It has been estimated that there were approximately 1,000,000 acres of wetlands in New
Jersey based on 1977 US Fish and Wildlife Service estimates of300,000 acres of estuarine wetlands and the
1986 NJDEP calculation of730,862 acres of freshwater wetlands. These estimates will be updated as NJDEP
is currently updating its 1986 based Land use/Land cover data set.).
Subgoal 2. Headwaters and Riparian Corridors: Maintain and restore headwaters, riparian corridors and associated
buffers for water quality and wildlife habitat, flood control, public safety, streambank stability.
• Maintain and restore vegetative bank cover and buffers adjacent to headwaters and stream corridors by 2005
(Baseline: Research priority).
Subgoal 3. Coastal Resources and Flood-Prone Areas: Maintain and restore the functional integrity of the coastal
system for water quality and wildlife habitat, storm protection, public safety, shoreline stability.
• Maintain existing natural estuary and marine waterfront acreage and restore the functional integrity of the
natural coastal system (Baseline: Priority data need).
Subgoal 4. Soil Erosion and Soil Contamination- Minimize soil erosion and contamination caused by human activity
on land.
• By 2005, all municipalities will adopt and implement ordinances to reduce erosion through the reduction of
peak runoff rates after development, and set goal of 80% reduction of TSS for BMPs (Baseline: Priority data
need).
• By 2005, increase by greater than 20% the amount of agricultural land which will have an erosion rate with
tolerable limits (tolerable limit = "T" value; sustainable erosion per soil type) (Baseline: Priority data need).
Subgoal 5. Forest Resource Maintain and restore New Jersey's forest resources.
Subgoal 6. Patterns in T and Development: Accommodate growth while protecting natural resources in New Jersey
through implementation of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
• Annually increase the number of acres of undeveloped land developed consistent with the SDRP (Baseline:
Priority data need).
• Support the SDRP through consistent implementation through NJDEP rules, regulations, and programs
(Baseline: Under development).
Subgoal 7. Preserve, protect, and restore biodiversity within all landscape types in New Jersey.
• By the year 2008, the State's rare, threatened and endangered species populations will be stable or have
improved status (Baseline: Under development).
Subgoal 8. Open Space: Preserve open space for current and future protection of natural resources, biological
diversity, and recreation.
• Federal, State and local programs will strive to preserve and protect through fee simple acquisition or other
means an additional 300,000 acres of open space by the year 2002 and a total of 1,000,000 acres of open
space by 2008 (Baseline: As of November 1998, more than 905,000 acres of open space have been
preserved. Since 1961, the Green Acres program has assisted in the acquisition of more than 271,685 acres
of open space).
Subgoal 9. Environmentally r>amagr»ri i.and- Return environmentally damaged land to productive uses.
• Annually increase the numbers of acres of environmentally damaged land available for beneficial use,
including development or recreation (Baseline: The September 1997 edition of Known Contaminated Sites
in New Jersey included the number of contaminated sites that received a No Further Action designation
during Fiscal Year 1997. Of the 10,782 sites identified in this report, 1,845 received a No Further Action
designation. This represents 17% of the known universe captured in this edition).
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5. SITE REMEDIATION
GOAL: To eliminate or reduce the risk to human health and environmental receptors from contaminated sites
Subgoal 1: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from contaminated ground water
Milestones/Objectives
• Cleanup, mitigate, or control contaminated ground water at/from SRP sites.
• By Jan. 1,2000 all established classification exception areas (CEAs) will be mapped on GIS (Baseline: 575
CEAs are currently mapped and 819 have been established).
Subgoal 2: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from contaminated soil.
Milestones/Objectives
• Cleanup, mitigate, or control contaminated soil at SRP sites.
Subgoal 3: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health and environmental receptors from non-point discharges to
surface water.
Milestones/Objectives
• Identify non-point discharges to surface water from known contaminated sites.
• Remediate non-point discharges to surface water from known contaminated sites.
Subgoal 4: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from uncontrolled air releases from
contaminated sites.
Milestones/Objectives
• Cleanup, mitigate, or control contaminated air emanating at/from SRP sites.
Subgoal 5: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from source areas of contaminated
media and hazardous substances that remain ongoing discharges to the environment.
Milestones/Objectives
• Remove or control ongoing sources, highly contaminated media and hazardous substances at SRP sites.
6. SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE
GOAL: Maintain an integrated waste management system that ensures minimized waste generation and
disposal; maximizes reuse and recycling; guards against future contaminated sites; and provides long-term
capacity assurance that is protective of human health and the environment.
Subgoal: To achieve and maintain the safe management of wastes in an environmentally sound manner
Milestones/Objectives:
• By the jar 2005,100% of existing hazardous waste facilities will have approved controls in place to prevent
dangerous releases to soil and water (Baseline: 100% of existing hazardous waste container storage areas
have a secondary containment system with adequate capacity to contain any spills or leaks from the
containers stored in the units; 33% of existing tank storage facilities have approved controls in place to
prevent dangerous releases to soil & water).
• Maintain minimal emissions of dioxins/furans and toxic metals from waste burning facilities
• Reduce the number of incidences of fires, explosions, and spills from solid and hazardous waste handling
activities
• Reduce the number of incidences of mercury releases from hazardous waste handling activities
• By the year 2005, 100% of all solid waste managed in New Jersey will be managed in state-of-the-art
facilities (Baseline: 60% of the operating sanitary landfills meet the state-of-the-art criteria; 40% of the
operating transfer stations/material recovery facilities meet the state-of-the-art criteria).
• By the year 2005, 100% of all operating municipal solid waste landfills will be in compliance with New
Source Performance Standards for regulatory emissions (Baseline: Under development)
• Maximize the removal of household hazardous waste and conditionally exempt small quantity generator
hazardous waste from the solid waste stream
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• By the year 2002, the department will identify the universe of facilities managing scrap tires (Baseline:
Currently there are 11 facilities approved to manage scrap tires, and two unpermitted sites that are in the
preliminary stages of performing a remediation on stockpiled scrap tires).
• By the year 2000, all sites containing greater than 20,000 scrap tires will be identified and assessed (Baseline:
NJDEP has identified & assessed 19 sites containing greater than 20,000 scrap tires).
Subgoal: To minimize the generation of solid and hazardous wastes
Milestones/Objectives.
• By 2005, achieve 50% reduction of persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals as compared to
base year 1991 and achieve 25% increase in amounts of hazardous waste recycled as compared to base year
1993 (Baseline: EPA & the State are currently establishing baseline information regarding PBT chemicals).
• Maintain and improve solid waste minimization
Subgoal: To minimize the land disposal of waste
Milestones/Objectives:
• By the year 2000, recycling rates of 65% of the total solid waste stream and 50% of the municipal waste
stream will be achieved, and maintained thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, recycling rates of 60%
of the total solid waste stream & 42% of the municipal waste stream were achieved).
• By the year 2000, recycling and/or composting rates of 90% or greater of the yard trimmings will be
achieved, and maintained thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, recycling and/or composting rates
of 80% of yard trimmings were achieved).
• By the year 2000, recycling and/or composting rates of 50% of the food waste and other organic wastes will
be achieved, and maintained thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, recycling and/or composting rates
of 11 % of food waste & 5% of other organic wastes were achieved).
• By the year 2000, recycling rates of 50% of construction and demolition materials will be achieved, and
maintained thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, recycling rates of 43% of the construction &
demolition materials were achieved).
• By the year 2000, a recycling rate of 90% or greater of used motor oil will be achieved, and maintained
thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, 32,547 tons of used motor oil were recycled. NJDEP has not
established the total amount of motor oil generated to establish a percentage figure).
• Maximize the reuse of municipal ash residue
Subgoal: To achieve the proper closure of terminated facilities
Milestones/Objectives:
• By the year 2005, 50% of the presently terminated landfills will be properly closed (Baseline:
Approximately 30% of presently terminated landfills are properly closed).
7. PESTICIDES
GOAL: Protect public health and the environment from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides,
Subgoal 1: Protection of the public from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides.
Milestones/Objectives
• Reduce the number of pesticide applications which result in harm or injury, or a significant risk of same, to
the public.
• By 2005, all licensed pesticide applicators will use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to help
reduce overall pesticide use and risk (Baseline: No reliable information currently exists regarding the use
of IPM techniques. NJDEP will develop minimum acceptable criteria for implementation & use of IPM
techniques. Once established, the extent of IPM adoption & use will be measured through surveys of licensed
pesticide applicators).
• Reduce the potential for exposure to children resulting from pesticide applications in New Jersey schools.
• Ensure food safety for consumers of New Jersey grown produce by reducing misuse of agricultural
pesticides.
• Reduce the potential for adverse impacts on farmworkers from pesticide exposure.
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Subgoal 2: Protection of the environment from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides.
Milestones/Obj ectives
• Reduce the potential for pesticide contamination of waters of the State.
• By 2005, the status of shallow ground water & surface water quality in areas of significant pesticide use wijj
be assessed for pesticides (Baseline: Complete information regarding pesticide impact on surface & ground
water is not currently available. The recent installation & monitoring of 13 shallow monitoring wells in
selected areas of high agricultural pesticide use represents the first step in a pesticide monitoring program
which, if completed, would encompass over 100 wells statewide. In addition, NJDEP's surface & ground
water monitoring networks have recently been redesigned to include a significant number of currently used
pesticides).
• Reduce the number of pesticide applications which result in harm or injury, or a significant risk of same, to
non-target flora or fauna in New Jersey.
• By 2008, the state's federally-designated threatened & endangered species populations will be assessed for
impact from pesticide use (Baseline: Once the Federal Threatened & Endangered Species rules are adopted,
the Pesticide Control Program will be the state-lead agency for dissemination of information regarding
species location & potential pesticide impacts upon those species to both the licensed pesticide applicators
& the general public).
8. MERCURY
GOAL: To protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury
Subgoal 1: To reduce levels of mercury in environmental media.
Milestones/Objectives
• Identify, maintain and reduce sources of mercury to air from point source emissions (Baseline: A 1993
baseline emissions inventory estimated that mercury emissions to the air were about 7785 pounds per year
This inventory is currently being updated through New Jersey's Mercury Task Force.).
• Reduce mercury contamination of aquifers (Baseline: Mercury at levels exceeding the maximurjj
contaminant level has been detected in over 300 otherwise potable private wells in the southern part of th»»
state).
• Assess point and nonpoint source loadings of mercury to surface waters and sediments
• Assess soil mercury levels
Subgoal 2: To reduce levels of mercury in biological media, including the human body burden.
Milestones/Objectives
• Reduce human exposure to mercury
• Assess mercury levels in freshwater and marine fish (Baseline: Concentrations of mercury in largemouth
bass & chain pickerel were observed in 1992-1993 resulting in a statewide fish consumption advisory f0r
these species. Additional data are being collected).
• Reduce fish tissue concentrations of mercury in NJ surface waters
• Review and update mercury human health risk assessment based on emerging scientific data in order to revise
fish consumption advisories as appropriate.
9. OPEN AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT
GOAL: The Department will carry out its mission and achieve its vision and goals by involving citizens and
stakeholders as critical partners and through a commitment to quality that will result in continuous
improvement in its operations.
Categories:
r padprship - a key role of NJDEP's management is not only to set clear directions for the organization, but also to
foster a culture that seeks to continuously improve NJDEP's performance through partnerships.
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Strategic Planning - To be effective, NJDEP must translate the strategic direction into a clear action plan for deploying
and aligning resources.
Constituent Focus - To be an effective organization, it is important for NJDEP to understand the needs of its
constituents and to recognize that NJDEP's frontline employees are key to constituent partnerships.
information and Analysis - The information/data that NJDEP collects must be carefully selected, managed and used
in an integrated fashion to help achieve NJDEP's goals.
Human Resource Development and Management - Through education and training, NJDEP will provide employees
with the knowledge and skills that they need and foster professional growth and thus, help achieve success.
Process Management - It is important for NJDEP to evaluate its processes and continuously improve how its
day-to-day work is carried out.
Results - To properly manage NJDEP, it is necessary to measure the results that are being achieved. ("What gets
measured gets done.")
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ACOE US Army Corps of Engineers
ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution
AEQE Air & Environmental Quality Compliance & Enforcement, NJDEP
AIMS Air Information Management System, NJDEP
AIRS Aerometric Information Retrieval System
AM Bureau of Air Monitoring, NJDEP
AMNET Ambient Biological Network
ANJEC Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions
APTI Air Pollution Training Institute
AQEng Bureau of Air Quality Engineering, NJDEP
AQEvl Bureau of Air Quality Evaluation, NJDEP
AQM Office of Air Quality Management, NJDEP
AQP Bureau of Air Quality Planning, NJDEP
AQPP Air Quality Permitting Program, NJDEP
AQRD Air Quality Regulation Development Section, NJDEP
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
BACT Best Available Control Technology
BER Bureau of Environmental Radiation, NJDEP
BFM Bureau of Floodplain Management, NJDEP
BFWM Bureau of Freshwater Monitoring, NJDEP
BGIA Bureau of Geographic Information and Analysis, NJDEP
BIF Boilers and Industrial Furnaces
BIOS Biological Database
BMP Best Management Practices
BNE Bureau of Nuclear Engineering, NJDEP
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
BPU Board of Public Utilities
BRH Bureau of Radiological Health, NJDEP
BRS Biennial Reporting System
BSDW Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, NJDEP
BUST Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks, NJDEP
BWA Bureau of Water Allocation, NJDEP
C&D Construction and Demolition (Waste)
CAA Clean Air Act
CAAA Clean Air Act Amendments
CAFRA Coastal Area Facility Review Act
CCMP Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan
CE Coastal Engineering, NJDEP
CEA Classification Exception Area
CEHA County Environmental Health Act
CEM Continuous Emissions Monitoring System
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act
CERTSUM Certification Summary (database)
CESQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator
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CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CME Compliance Monitoring Evaluation
CMP Comprehensive Management Plan
CORP Commission on Radiation Protection
CPPC Office of Coastal Planning & Program Coordination, NJDEP
CRIP Bureau of Chemical Release Information and Prevention, NJDEP
CSL Comprehensive Site List
CSO Combined Sewer Overflows
CWA Clean Water Act
CWEA Clean Water Enforcement Act
CWS Community Water System
CWSRF Clean Water (Waste Water) State Revolving Fund
CZM Coastal Zone Management
CZRA Coastal Zone Reauthorization Act
DANB Dental Assisting National Board
DCA New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
DECA Division of Enforcement and Compliance Assistance, EPy
DELEP Delaware Estuary Program
DEPP Division of Environmental Planning and Protection, EPA
DES A Division of Environmental Science and Assessment, EPA
DFGW Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife, NJDEP
DGW Discharge to Ground Water
DIFF Discharge Integrated Facility File (GIS data)
DL&PS Division of Law & Public Safety
DMR Discharge Monitoring Report
DMV Division of Motor Vehicles
DOT New Jersey Department of Transportation
DOTR New Jersey Department of Treasury
DRBC Delaware River Basin Commission
DSHW Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, NJDEP
DSRT Division of Science, Research & Technology, NJDEP
DSW Discharge to Surface Water
DWM Division of W atershed Management, NJDEP
DWSRF Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
DWQ Division of Water Quality, NJDEP
EARA Environmental Assessment Risk Analysis Element, NJDEP
ECOS Environmental Council of the States
EER Emissions Exceedance Report
EIA Energy Information Agency, USDOE
EMPACT Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking
ENF Compliance and Enforcement
ENSP Endangered and Nongame Species Program, NJDEP
EOPs Emergency Operating Plans
EPA/USEPA Environmental Protection Agency
FC Fecal Coliform
FDA Food and Drug Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FIFRA
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
FY
Fiscal Year
GA
Green Acres Program, NJDEP
GICS
Grants Information Control System (financial database)
GIS
Geographic Information System
GPS
Global Positioning System
GRTS
Grants Reporting and Tracking System (financial database)
GW
Ground Water
GWQS
Ground Water Quality Standards
HAA
Haloacetic acid
HEP
Harbor Estuary Program (NY/NJ)
HHW
Household Hazardous Waste
HPV
High Priority Violation
HSWA
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (to RCRA)
HUC
Hydrologic Unit Code
HW
Hazardous Waste
IEC
Immediate Environmental Concern
IOCs
Inorganic Compounds
IPM
Integrated Pest Management
ISRA
Industrial Site Recovery Act
KCSNJ
Known Contaminated Sites in New Jersey
LA
Load Allocation
LAER
Lowest Available Emissions Rate
lbs
Pounds
LDF
Land Disposal Facility
LEV
Low Emission Vehicle
LQG
Large Quantity Generator
LUENF
Land Use Enforcement, NJDEP
LUR/LURP
Land Use Regulation (Program), NJDEP
MACT
Maximum Achievable Control Technology
MARAMA
Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association
MCL
Maximum Contaminant Level
MFC
Municipal Finance and Construction (Program), NJDEP
MGT
Management
MOA
Memorandum of Agreement
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
MSW
Municipal Solid Waste
N/A
Not Applicable
NAAQS
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NARIP
National Air and Radiation Indicators Project
NARM
Naturally-Occurring and Accelerator Produced
NASA
National Aeronautic & Space Administration
NEPPS
National Environmental Performance Partnership System
NESCAUM
Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management
NESHAPS
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
NFA
No Further Action
NFA-E
No Further Action - Entire Site
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NFIP National Flood Insurance Program
NGO Non-govemment Organization
NHP Natural Heritage Program, NJDEP
NJ New Jersey
NJAC New Jersey Administrative Code
NJCFS New Jersey Comprehensive Financial System
NJDA New Jersey Department of Agriculture
NJDCA New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
NJDEP/DEP New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
NJDOL New Jersey Department of Labor
NJEMS New Jersey Environmental Management System (database)
NJFS New Jersey Forest Service, NJDEP
NJGS New Jersey Geological Survey, NJDEP
NJISA New Jersey International Society of Arboriculture
NJMSC New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium
NJPDES New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NJPIES New Jersey Poison Information & Education System
NJSA New Jersey Statutes Annotated
NJSTF New Jersey Shade Tree Federation
NJWMC New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council
NMF National Marine Fisheries
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NPS Nonpoint source
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
NSR Bureau of New Source Review, NJDEP
NSSP National Shellfish Sanitation Program
NTNC Nontransient, Noncommunity Water System
NWS National Weather Service
O and D Origin and Destination (Form)
OEC Office of Enforcement Coordination, NJDEP
OITMD Office of Innovative Technology and Market Development, NJDEP
OIRM Office of Information Resources Management, NJDEP
OLA Office of Legal Affairs, NJDEP
OLEM Office of Local Environmental Management
OM Operation and Maintenance
ONE Office of Neighborhood Empowerment
ONLM Office of Natural Lands Management, NJDEP
ONRDA Office of Natural Resource Damage Assessment, NJDEP
OP Bureau of Operating Permits, NJDEP
OPM Office of Policy and Management, EPA
OQA Office of Quality Assurance, NJDEP
ORA Office of the Regional Administrator, EPA
ORD Office of Research and Development, EPA
OSP Office of State Planning
OSPC Office of State Plan Coordination, NJDEP
OTAG Ozone Transport Assessment Group
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OTC Ozone Transport Commission
OTIS Office of Telecommunications and Information Systems
OTR Ozone Transport Region
P & F Parks and Forestry (Division), NJDEP
P2PC Pollution Prevention and Permit Coordination Program, NJDEP
PAMS Precursor Air Monitoring Site
PCBs Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PCP Pesticide Control Program, NJDEP
PCS Permit Compliance System (database)
PPA Performance Partnership Agreement
PPB parts per billion
PPG Performance Partnership Grant
PPM parts per million
POE Point of Entry
POTW Publicly Owned Treatment Works (Sewage Treatment Plant)
PSD Prevention of Significant Deterioration
PWS Public Water System
Q & A Database
QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
QAMP Quality Assurance Management Plan
QEI Quantitative Environmental Indicators
RACT Reasonably Available Control Technology
RAMRAT Radioactive Materials and Radiation Assessment Team
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RCRIS Resource Conservation & Recovery Information System
RF Radio Frequency
RIMS Regional Integrated Management System
RMS Radiation Monitoring System
RMW Regulated Medical Waste
RPP Radiation Protection Programs
RPRR Release & Pollution Prevention Report
RVP Reid Vapor Pressure
S-1070 NJSA 58:1 OB-12 andNJSA 13:1 K-9
SADC State Agriculture Development Committee
SBAP Small Business Assistance Program, NJDEP
SCC Soil Cleanup Criteria
SCD Soil Conservation District
SCS Soil Conservation Service
SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act
SDRD State Development and Redevelopment (Plan)
SEP Supplemental Environmental Project
SFY State Fiscal Year (July 1- June 30)
SIP State Implementation Plan
SIRG State Indoor Radon Grant
SIU Significant Indirect User
SMAC State Mapping Advisory Committee
SNAP Significant Non-Compliance Action Plan
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SNC
Significant Non-compliance
SOj
Sulfur Dioxide
SOCs
Synthetic Organic Compounds
SOPs
Standard Operating Procedures
SQAR
Sludge Quality Assurance Regulations
SQG
Small Quantity Generator
SRF
State Revolving Fund
SRP
Site Remediation Program, NJDEP
SSCC
State Soil Conservation Committee
STAPPA
State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators
STORET X
Storage and Retrieval System (water and sediment quality database)
SWF
Solid Waste Facility
SWFPPA
Solid Waste Facility Performance Partnership Agreement
SWMA
Solid Waste Management Act
SWQS
Surface Water Quality Standards
TC
Bureau of Transportation Control, NJDEP
TCPA
Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act
TDR
Transfer of Development Rights
THM
Trihalomethane
TMDL
Total Maximum Daily Load
TNC
Transient, Noncommunity Water System
TRI
EPA Toxic Release Inventory
TS
Bureau of Technical Services, NJDEP
TSDF
Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility
TSP
Total Suspended Particulates
UIC
Underground Injection Control
USFS
United States Forest Service
USFWS
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
USGS
United States Geological Survey
USNRC
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
UST
Underground Storage Tank
UW
Universal Waste
VOCs
Volatile Organic Compounds
WATSTORE
) USGS database
WC&E
Water Compliance and Enforcement, NJDEP
WHPA
Wellhead Protection Areas
WHPP
Well Head Protection Program, NJDEP
WLA
Wasteload Allocation
WMM
Water Monitoring Management, NJDEP
WQ
Water Quality
WQBEL's
Water Quality-Based Effluent Limitations
WSE
Water Supply Element, NJDEP
ZEV
Zero Emission Vehicle
303d
Water Quality Impaired Waterbodies Listing Section of the Clean Water Act
305b
Statewide Water Quality Inventory Report Section of the Clean Water Act
604b
Water Quality Planning Section of the Clean Water Act
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I. INTRODUCTION
This Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA or Agreement) continues to set forth environmental
directions for the State of New Jersey. This long-range direction setting process is based on the
development of environmental goals and milestones, the identification of specific measures of
progress towards these goals, and an articulation of strategies and actions designed to achieve them.
The parties to this specific Agreement are the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2. This Agreement
serves as a major component of the results-based management efforts of both agencies. The PPA
has been prepared within the context of NJDEP's draft Strategic Plan (NJDEP, 1998) and EPA's
national Strategic Plan (EPA, 1997), and New Jersey's State Development & Redevelopment Plan
(NJSPC, 1992). In addition, the process under which this PPA was developed was noted as one of
the significant applications of the Sustainable State philosophy by Governor Whitman's
administration (New Jersey Future, 1995). By embodying the attributes of flexibility in
environmental regulation, civic engagement, and a reliance on science, monitoring and indicators,
this process will greatly contribute to operationalizing the Sustainable State Initiative in New Jersey.
This partnership Agreement provides the partners' mutual understandings of the desirable
environmental outcomes, the performance expectations for the participating programs, the
state/federal relationships, and the joint review arrangements.
This Agreement declares the intent of the parties, NJDEP and EPA, to work together during the
remainder of State Fiscal Year 1999 (through June 30,1999) and the succeeding State Fiscal Year
2000 (July 1,1999 to June 30,2000) in pursuit of a partnership in environmental protection for the
State of New Jersey. The partnership reflects the principles embodied in the May 17,1995 document
signed by EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner, and the Environmental Council of States (ECOS)
leadership (ECOS/USEPA, Joint Commitment to Reform Oversight and Create A National
Environmental Performance Partnership System, 1995). This document established the National
Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS) process, which is an approach designed
to foster identification of state environmental priorities and goals, and to allow states to better direct
federal resources to address those priorities through the use of environmental indicators as
performance measures of progress in environmental quality. Fundamental elements of the NEPPS
process are shown in Figure 1. In 1997, ECOS and EPA reaffirmed their commitment to NEPPS
through a joint statement on measuring environmental progress through the use of a set of core
performance measures. Additionally, in 1998, in a letter from Deputy Administrator Fred Hansen,
EPA again stated the agency's support for the NEPPS process and principles, as well as a
commitment to work with the states to implement the core performance measures for both
improvement of information collection and environmental program management. Figure 2 depicts
the major steps involved in the overall NEPPS process. This document represents an environmental
Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) as indicated in the figure.
The long-range goal of both NJDEP and EPA is to protect public health and the environment by
developing a system where these two agencies, in conjunction with other parties, work together for
continuous gains in environmental quality and productivity. In 1996, New Jersey was one of the first
states in the nation to participate in NEPPS. New Jersey began its NEPPS participation with a pilot
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Figure 1
Key Features of
National Environmental Performance Partnership System fNEPP$)i
Integrated
Approach
i-medii, malti-prog ram)
/Results-Based Mgmt
I (goals, indicators, itrategy
\. effectiveneu)
Public Involvement
& Outreach
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Partnerships
Government
Academia, Business
Data Collection,
Assessment &
Dissemination
Management
Strategies
(tradition! aid
iniovitive)
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Figure 2
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP SYSTEM (NEPPS)
Priorities from State
Strategic Plan and
Comparative Risk Project1
Priorities
Goals/milestones,
Environmental indicators,
Activity Commitments
by State & EPA Region
r —
National Strategic Goals,
Environmental Indicators,
Performance Measures,
Program Guidance
Joint Planning^
and
Development of
Agreement by
State & EPA
v Region
Program
Implementation
Performance
Partnership
Agreement (PPA)
Regional Perspective on
State Program Performance
State Self-Assessment or
Annual Performance Report
• Key Environmental Issues
• Environmental Status & Trends
• Strategic Progress
• Core Performance Measures
'New Jersey initiated such a comparative project in 1998, partially supported with resources from EPA
1 New Jersey's PPA is biennial
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State Fiscal Year 96 (SFY96) PPA which focused on air quality, drinking water, and freshiv»*
watersheds. With the second Agreement during SFY97/98, the NEPPS approach was extendedto
involve additional environmental areas and included air quality/radiation, water quality, drinki
water, site remediation, solid/hazardous waste management, pesticides, compliance a***?
enforcement, and pollution prevention. This third Agreement, for SFY99/2000, completes
extension of the scope of this results-based management approach to virtually all major program,
areas in NJDEP, including three new PPA goal areas for land and natural resources, global climate
change, and an open and effective government goal which provides the initial presentation f
stakeholder review, of milestones and strategies for department-wide operations. This "iutil..
Agreement also provides descriptions of activities in a number of new cross-cutting issue are»
including sustainable communities, environmental equity and county/local partnerships.
priorities defined for the areas covered in this Agreement reflect the key issues in the SEX22_Scif^
Assessment nfMpw Jersey's Environment and N.TDF.P Programs (NJDEP), NJDEP's draft Stratesri
Plan (NJDEP, 1998) and the F.PA Strategic Plan (EPA, 1997). Negotiation of the current Agreeing1
was also informed by data provided on environmental and strategic progress made in New Jerse-J
during 1997 and 1998 in both the Interim Progress Report (October 1997) and the draft 1998 Annual
Performance Report (July 1998).
This Agreement will be in place through June 30, 2000. By mutual agreement, EPA and NJDl?*»
may include relevant modifications to this Agreement. Changes may be based on the informatics
received during public outreach, changes in state or federal regulations or law, information derived
from environmental indicator trends, revised or new state or national environmental goals Z/
changes in available resources. The parties may also mutually agree to any potential extension of
this Agreement. For this period, all NJDEP programs supported by EPA grant dollars are involven
to some degree in the NEPPS process, including those programs specifically eligible to be supporten
by the federal consolidated grant, referred to as the Performance Partnership Grant (PPQ\
Additionally, many state-funded NJDEP environmental programs are also included in this overall
NEPPS results-based environmental management process.
Guiding Principles
NJDEP and EPA will be guided by the following principles as they work together to carry out th
terms of this Agreement: e
• Continuous environmental quality improvements are desirable and achievable in New Jersey.
• To enhance achievement of environmental results, NJDEP and EPA will seek to build effective
partnerships between the two agencies, as well as with the citizens of New Jersey and othej.
organizations.
• A core level of environmental protection will be maintained for all residents of the state, including
particular attention to environmental equity concerns.
• Joint planning by NJDEP and EPA will be based on goals that reflect conditions in New Jersey
as well as fundamental national environmental goals.
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• State and federal resources and planning will be applied to the highest priority environmental
problems, including attention to priority place-based concerns.
• Pollution prevention will be favored over management, treatment and disposal of wastes.
• Innovative environmental management strategies will be employed including the application of
performance incentives to achieve continued environmental improvement.
• Opportunities for identification and implementation of overall state reporting burden reduction will
be utilized so as to ensure that information collected and shared has specific and demonstrated uses.
• Enhanced scientific assessments of environmental data will be pursued to enable the status of New
Jersey's environment to be reported through the use of indicators that reflect conditions, trends and
results.
• Indicators selected will be appropriate for the evaluation of progress toward goals, and will use
data of sufficient quality to support such analyses.
• Evaluations of the linkages among presumed causes, environmental conditions of concern, and
the effectiveness of selected management strategies will be pursued.
• Improved public understanding of environmental issues and involvement in decision-making
processes will be important components of this process.
• State programs achieving jointly agreed upon objectives require minimal federal oversight; federal
resources freed up by reduced need for oversight will be used to assist state programs as needed.
• The state and EPA will work together to provide fundamental protection for the public and ensure
compliance with the environmental laws and regulations.
Roles and Responsibilities
NJDEP and EPA have a wide range of responsibilities with respect to state and federal
environmental programs, some of which are separate, some of which are complementary and some
of which are joint. There are specific state products that under federal statute or regulation require
federal approval (e.g., revisions to water quality standards). The parties will work together to ensure
that the appropriate federal role in approving such products is preserved. Activities which will be
pursued by each agency are discussed in detail later in the document. There are specific EPA
activities that under federal statute or regulation cannot be delegated or terminated. The parties will
work together to ensure that the federal role in conducting such activities is preserved.
Approach
NJDEP's NEPPS process continues to be coordinated by a Department-wide Steering Committee.
This Steering Committee oversees the development of the Annual Performance Review, the PPA,
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the development of the environmental indicators system and State of the Environment Reports
well as making recommendations for the integration of the NEPPS/Strategic Plan approaches into
departmental activities. The leadership of the Steering Committee receives regular guidance from
NJDEP Commissioner Shinn and NJDEP's upper management on the direction and scope of
NEPPS process in New Jersey. Several representatives from EPA Region 2 are also members of th
NJDEP Steering Committee. C
In order to refine specific environmental goals and indicators previously established, and to negotiate
activity commitments, NJDEP continued its approach through several multi-program work group8.
Air/Radiation, Global Climate Change, Land and Natural Resources, Pesticides, Site Remediation*
Solid/Hazardous Waste and Water Quality. Furthermore, NJDEP utilized efforts of its Strateg-j^
Planning Group to focus on additional operational issues that had not been addressed in previoi*
PPAs. Specifically, the Open and Effective Government goal and subgoal/key issues areas found ¦»»
this PPA have been included in order to begin to address operational activities not subject to federal
oversight, nor federally funded, but critical to the operations and performance of the department
EPA Region 2 has also convened a Steering Committee with a charter that:
• Serves as a primary forum for discussion of NEPPS policy development and implementation
issues to the Region;
• Makes recommendations for the regional implementation of NEPPS policy to Region 2*
senior management;
• Ensures consistency of NEPPS policy implementation with national and other region^
efforts;
• Promotes the discussion and use of environmental indicators;
• Fosters teamwork and mutual ownership of NEPPS matters; and
• Identifies and promotes opportunities for regional program involvement in light of th
increased partnership with New Jersey.
In the short-term, the Region 2 Steering Committee efforts focussed on the issues associated with
the development, approval and implementation of the multi-media/program PPA. The Steerin
Committee is also tasked with addressing NEPPS-related implementation concerns of important^
to the Region including but not limited to; Government Performance and Results Act (GPRa^
reporting, Core Performance Measures issues, national and regional Strategic Plan cross-cuttijx
issues and functional roles of program staff. A list of the members of both agencies' Steerin®
Committees as well as the NJDEP work groups is included in the Acknowledgments section in tK®
front of this document. c
Environmental Progress and Performance Reporting
One of the critical elements to the implementation of the NEPPS process is a state's self-evaluatio
of its performance. NJDEP submitted a draft comprehensive self-assessment document (NJDEI**
ftplf- Assessment of New Jersey's Environment and NTDF.P Programs^ in July 1997 as a reporting
of key environmental issues and program strengths and limitations. Additionally, th
Self-Assessment, provided data evaluation of environmental indicators committed to in the pii^
New Jersey Environmental Performance Partnership - 1996 under the air, drinking water, wat^j.
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quality, mercury, and pollution prevention program areas.
1997 Interim Progress Report
In the FY97/98 PPA it was noted that as the program review process evolved, NJDEP and EPA
Region 2 agreed that it was mutually beneficial to outline the framework and expectations of a Joint
Program Review. Future programmatic reviews would be more environmentally driven towards the
mutually agreed upon goals/objectives and strategies contained within the PPA. In October 1997,
NJDEP published an Interim Progress Report (as required to receive subsequent PPG funding) that
provided a progress report toward the mutually agreed upon goals and strategies in the 1997-98 PPA.
The Interim Progress Report was comprised of an environmental progress assessment complemented
by strategic progress assessment that would provide progress towards major commitments. NJDEP
has posted the Interim Progress Report on it NEPPS Webpage (www.state.nj.us/NJDEP/dsr).
1998 Annual Performance Report
A draft Annual Performance Report was prepared, in July 1998, as an annual assessment of
environmental and strategic progress towards achieving goals, milestones and departmental
commitments. This document served as a close out report for grant funding purposes and was used
by EPA Region 2 and NJDEP as a starting point for program negotiations for this PPA. EPA has
commented on NJDEP's draft Annual Performance Report. EPA has also prepared an Annual
Performance Report for its commitments in the FY97/98 PPA. EPA will make both its comments
on NJDEP's draft Annual Performance Report, and its own Annual Performance Report, available
on the EPA Region 2 web page.
New Jersey Environmental Indicators Technical Report
As a principal component of NEPPS and results-based environmental management, NJDEP
published in June 1998 an Environmental Indicators Technical Report. This report addresses a
number of environmental measures or indicators for the five goal areas (air quality, surface water
(freshwater), drinking water, pollution prevention and environmental mercury) that were part of New
Jersey's NEPPS FY96 PPA. The Technical Report lays the foundation of NJDEP's efforts to measure
environmental progress through the use of environmental indicators. This document contains the
detailed report for all those environmental indicators for which information has been developed at
this time. This Technical Report is also available on NJDEP's NEPPS WebPage.
State of the Environment Report
Additionally, in December 1998, New Jersey published its inaugural state of the environment report.
The report, entitled New Jersey's Environment 1998, uses many of the environmental indicators from
the Technical Report, along with plain language to facilitate public understanding and evaluation of
the state's progress toward meeting its environmental goals in the areas of air and water quality,
waste management and natural resources. Copies of the report have been and continue to be
distributed to New Jersey Legislators, Congressional Delegation members, Cabinet members,
environmental groups and commissions, academia, education associations, county and local health
departments, libraries as well as NJDEP advisory groups, among others. This report is also available
on NJDEP's main web page.
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Stakeholder Participation
, ;n the NEPPS process, various mechanisms to inform the
Throughout New Jersey sp P m??s efforts have been pursued. NJDEP management
public and stakeholders of NJDEP s Jersey,s NEPPS efforts l0 stakeholder groups
and staff have given numero P ^jqeP's Green & Gold Advisory Task Force, New Jersey
such as: ^S0^C0^1I^itute New Jersey Clean Air Council, etc.); state legislative committees;
Drinking Wate^uality ' of Municipalities Convention); county officials (New Jersey
local and municipal officia ( g ^ Gfant Conference); national meetings/conferences
Association of <;oimUes; Watinnal Meeting of Environmental Management Practitioners,
(ECOS/EPA All-States Meet g, management and staff at both agencies to keep
etc.). Internal presentationsparticipation in NEPPS. Additional^
them up-to-date and receiv P ^ one-day meeting in January 1998 to familiarise
NJDEP and EPA outcome-based environmental management and its relationship
all managers m j^sey. During Spring 1998, NJDEP also held a series of
X—»*7 * sss4 mana8Craen'K we"35 lhe NEPI>S
and NJ draft Strategic Plan principles within the Departm .
for various NJDEP publications (e.g., Nl Discharger, H2Qbscrycg)t
SS&rsssssss&r--"-*
in New Jersey. On thos^e^ ' environmental indicator-related documents, information on
££-£££« SSSSSSU »links to other NEPPS
indicator-related web sites.
j ~ rtn "Mavlt Tersev's NEPPS participation in general has been sought at two genera]
Stakeholder input on New JCTy Pg Thgse workshops brought together a wide variety
workshops, April 30,1996 and June , • . fundamentally new direction of evaluating
of environmental
environmental progress thr gh business and industry, builders, other New Jersey state
representing acadcmia, 1W bj-ss ^ g ^
agencies (Governor s Office^ D«p^ federal agencies (USGS, etc.), agricultural community.
Transportation, Office of State Plannig), delegation staff, and other state* s
developers, rfligl0^
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Strategic Plan.
Additional stakeholder feedback, on various PPA goal areas, has also been sought at a number of
focus group meetings. These goal areas include: water quality, air quality/radiation, site remediation,
solid/hazardous waste, land and natural resources, and global climate change. Over 200 stakeholders
participated in these focus group meetings. New Jersey plans to continue these types of dialogues
with its stakeholders throughout the course of this PPA. Moreover, this entire PPA has gone through
a public review process before being finalized by NJDEP and EPA Region 2.
Prior to signing the final version of this Agreement, this plan was posted on the NJDEP web page
for a 30 day public review and comment period. Letters of notification of this review and comment
period were mailed to over 600 stakeholders. Contained within the letters were the NJDEP web
address to access the document as well as several E-mail addresses, at both NJDEP and EPA Region
2, for use in submitting comments. Comments received were considered in preparation of the final
Agreement. A listing of stakeholders who submitted comments, during this 30 day comment period,
may be found in Appendix D at the end of this document.
Environmental Goals, Indicators, Program Commitments and Core Performance Measures
A fundamental premise of NEPPS is to encourage both state and federal program managers to focus
on management for environmental results. As such, NEPPS calls for explicit articulation of
environmental goals, and the development and use of environmental indicators to measure progress
toward these goals. This shift in performance assessment emphasis from program activity measures
to environmental quality measures is a key element of many current national and state initiatives to
reinvent environmental protection. Enhanced understanding of environmental conditions is designed
to lead to improved management strategies for the protection of public health and the environment.
This Agreement contains the following three major elements: 1) goals, 2) indicators, and 3) program
commitments. The structure of this Agreement is shown below:
1. Environmental Goals
Overall Goal
Subgoals *
Milestones/Objectives
2. Environmental Indicators
Cause-Condition-Response Indicators
3. Activity or Program Commitments
Data Collection and Assessment
Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Strategy Implementation
Strategy Evaluation
Both environmental indicators and environmentally important program activities can be viewed as
performance measures.
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Environmental Goals
This Agreement articulates environmental goals and milestones for New Jersey in the areas of global
climate change, air quality/radiation, water quality, land and natural resources, site remediation
solid/hazardous waste management, pesticides, and mercury. This PPA also contains initial goal an
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Table 1
Overall Goals in this Agreement'
Global Climate Change
Reduce anthropogenic contribution to global warming/sea level rise.
Air Quality/Radiation
To ensure a high quality of life for the residents of New Jersey by preserving, sustaining, protecting, and
enhancing the air environment. Air quality across the state should be healthful for all its citizens and of
sufficient purity not to degrade the quality of life or cause undue economic loss.
Water Quality
• Our surface waters (tidal and non-tidal) will support human and ecosystem health and applicable
uses such as recreation, fishing, drinking water supply, agriculture and industry.
• To protect and enhance the quality of ground water and assure that adequate quantities of ground
water will be available for domestic, municipal, industrial and other purposes as well as serving a
vital role in maintaining the aquatic ecology by providing ground water base flow to receiving
surface waters.
• Every person in New Jersey will have safe drinking water.
I-and and Natural Resources
Maintain, enhance and restore functioning ecosystems and sustainable communities.
Site Remediation
To eliminate or reduce the risk to human health and ecological receptors from contaminated sites.
Solid/Hazardous Waste
Maintain an integrated waste management system that ensures minimized waste generation and disposal;
maximizes reuse and recycling; guards against future contaminated sites; and, provides long-term capacity
assurance that is protective of human health and the environment.
Pesticides
Protect public health and the environment from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides.
Mercury
To protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury.
Open and Effective Government
The Department will carry out its mission and achieve its vision and goals by involving citizens and
stakeholders as critical partners and through a commitment to quality that will result in continuous
improvement in its operations.
'These overall long-term goals are presented in order of the sections within the remainder
of this PPA document. For further information on subgoals, specific milestones/objectives,
indicators, & activity commitments associated with these overall goals refer to the appropriate
tables in the PPA.
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Fnvironmental Indicators
Environmental indicators for each milestone/objective were selected. This selection process w
initiated by an extensive review of a number of environmental indicator resource materials availaKi8
in New Jersey and from EPA.
These resources include:
• NJDEP, Division of Science, Research & Technology, Environmental Indicators Database
• NJDEP, Environmental Indicators Technical Report. June 1998
• State Environmental Goals and Indicators Project, Florida Center for Public Management'
Prospective Indicators for State I ?se in Performance Agreements. August 15, 1995 (revj
August 22,1995)
• National Air and Radiation Indicators Project, Florida Center for Public Management's
National Air and Radiation Indicators Manual. Final Review Draft, March 1997
• New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan, Inne 1QQ7
EPA's Draft Proposed Environmental Goals for America and Milestones for 70Q^
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Additionally, many indicators from the Technical Report were chosen for inclusion in New Jersey's
inaugural state of the environment report, New Jersey's Environment J998, which was published in
December 1998. This report uses a combination of environmental indicators and plain language to
facilitate public understanding and evaluation of the state's progress toward meeting its
environmental goals. This report is also available through NJDEP's web page
(www.state.nj.us/NJDEP).
Indicators that were chosen for reporting in this Agreement are those for which reliable data are
currently available. In a number of cases where the extent or quality of the data cannot currently
support reporting, the indicator has been identified in the Agreement either for the purpose of a short-
term evaluation of the feasibility of developing the indicator, or for potential future consideration.
The Agreement clearly distinguishes those indicators with reporting commitments during the period
of the Agreement from those that are offered for future evaluation. Those indicators to be reported
during the Agreement are shown in bold and capital letters in the Goals/Indicators tables.
Where possible, a suite of indicators associated with each milestone/objective was chosen following
the Cause-Condition-Response model to classify the indicators (see Figure 3). In this figure, cause
indicators represent stresses on the environment (e.g., emissions) which are presumed to be related
to the conditions (note: causality is not necessarily known). Condition indicators represent ambient
conditions, including human health or ecological effects, and response indicators represent societal
responses including those activities conducted by regulatory agencies, the regulated community, and
the public (EPA, Draft Interim 1995 Indicators Report, April 1995). This framework implies a
feedback loop where the societal responses reduce the environmental pressures and result in
improvements in the state of the environment. This model is being used by international
organizations, EPA, the State Environmental Goals and Indicators Project, and others, as a way of
categorizing indicators which fosters an understanding of the nature of the information provided by
a given indicator, as well as the relationships among the indicators. This model can also be used to
identify gaps in the types of indicators available for a given environmental goal. Application of this
model for this Agreement was found to be very helpful in framing out a suite of indicators for each
milestone, and in identifying key areas where additional effort will be needed to develop indicators
in the future. The indicators contained in the Environmental Goals/IndicatoTs tables in the
Agreement are organized on the basis of the Cause-Condition-Response model.
This Agreement includes commitments to report on the status of numerous indicators, including
some response indicators which may relate to measures of certain strategic activities. For the
environmental indicators of the Cause and Condition type, it is acknowledged that a significant
commitment of resources will have to be made to collect, manage, assess, integrate, and present data
in new, and in many cases, more environmentally meaningful ways than has previously been done.
This commitment should prove beneficial as the NEPPS process proceeds over the years, and the
increased availability of environmental quality information through the use of indicators positively
influences environmental program directions. Conversely, sound program performance is expected
to affect the achievement of many of the desired environmental outcomes, As such, NJDEP will
also be emphasizing evaluations of baseline conditions, with regards to indicator development, where
uncertainty regarding these conditions exists. The inter-relationship between program performance
and indicators is further discussed in the Program Commitments section of this Agreement
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Figure 3
Cause-Condition-Response Indicator Model
CONDITION
EPA/State
Regulatory
Responses*
Ecological and
Human Health
Effects
Body Burden/
Uptake
Ambient
Conditions
Discharges/
Emissions
SOCIETAL RESPONSE
Actions by
Regulated
Community
* Includes area
-wide or multi-state regional responses
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In an effort to assist in the development of environmental indicators, in April 1998, the New
Jersey Center for Environmental Indicators was established. The Center is a partnership
between NJDEP, Rutgers University and the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Institute (Rutgers/Univ. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). The main goal of the Center
is to work with New Jersey academics to further the development and utilization of
environmental indicators. The Center will also work with NJDEP to develop outreach,
education and information dissemination mechanisms to improve public understanding and
dialogue regarding environmental indicators.
Additionally, NJDEP and EPA have formed a Joint Indicators Team which includes
representatives from NJDEP and EPA program offices and NEPPS workgroups with expertise
in science, quality assurance, monitoring and program management. The team is responsible
for ensuring that the indicators selected and developed as part of this Agreement are relevant,
scientifically credible and technically feasible measures of environmental conditions of interest.
Working together with agency programs and the NEPPS workgroups, the team will strive to
explore the relationships between cause, condition and response indicators, management
strategies and activity commitments. The team will also assist with the development of
milestones, as appropriate, for cause and response indicators in addition to condition indicators.
NJDEP, EPA and their stakeholders will continue to work cooperatively to refine the suite of
indicators, and to strive toward the eventual development of a comprehensive environmental
indicators system for New Jersey.
Program Commitments
Measures of societal responses are an important part of the Cause-Condition-Response model,
including the responses of environmental agencies. As noted in the indicator discussion above,
sound program performance is expected to affect the achievement of many of the desired
environmental outcomes. Program commitments are environmental agency strategies and
activities designed to achieve these outcomes and to protect gains already achieved (e.g.,
permitting, enforcement and other prevention programs). These activities are linked to the
goals they are intended to further and the indicators designed to measure progress towards the
goals in the Goals/Indicators/Activity Commitment tables in this Agreement. These tables
include the activities NJDEP and EPA plan to undertake over the life of this Agreement, how
the accomplishment or progress towards accomplishment of the activities will be reported,
which agency is responsible for their accomplishment and the source(s) of funding for the
activities. These activities, unless otherwise specified as annual activities, are expected to span
the full time period of this Agreement.
Core environmental agency activities are categorized as shown in Figure 4. In order to cover
this full circle of environmental protection processes, program commitments in the PPA tables
have been broken down into the following four areas: 1) data collection and assessment, 2)
strategic planning and strategy development, 3) strategy implementation, and 4) strategy
evaluation.
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Core Performance Measures
There are numerous measures of program and environmental performance contained throughout
this Agreement. Under NEPPS, through their Joint Statement on Measuring Environmental
Progress, EPA and ECOS are developing a limited set of national Core Performance Measures
(CPMs) for each major EPA program office. These measures are intended to be reflective of
major program outputs and outcomes, and include a number of key environmental indicators.
The CPMs were intended to provide the minimum level of reporting required by EPA to
conduct meaningful evaluations of program performance, thereby significantly reducing States'
reporting to EPA. Efforts to achieve burden reduction are still actively being pursued by ECOS
and EPA, though the emphasis is still on use of CPMs. Consistent with the NEPPS philosophy,
which focuses on environmental outcomes, EPA did not associate specific required
performance levels with each core measure. These Core Performance Measures are undergoing
refinement at the national level. NJDEP and EPA are actively participating in the process of
revisions of these measures for future NEPPS efforts.
At the time of preparation of this Agreement, EPA/ECOS have provided the states and EPA
Regions with a list of Core Performance Measures for use in FY98. Also provided were the
officially agreed upon FY99 CPMs for Air/Radiation and an updated list of Water CPMs and
enforcement accountability measures which NJDEP and EPA Region 2 agreed would serve as
the basis for their Core Performance Measures discussions. NJDEP and EPA Region 2
considered these CPMs in the negotiation of this FY99/2000 PPA and the development of New
Jersey's complete system of goals, indicators and program commitments was informed by these
core measures. Appendix B contains a table of all core performance measures and associated
reporting requirements which clearly identifies those core measures and associated reporting
requirements that NJDEP and EPA Region 2 believe to be appropriate for application to New
Jersey as well as where and why there may be deviation from the actual core measures or
reporting requirements negotiated by EPA and ECOS. As these core measures and reporting
requirements have been integrated within the appropriate goal/indicator or activity commitment
tables, Appendix B also provides the location of each core measure or reporting requirement
that NJDEP and EPA Region 2 have committed to report. Further progress at the national level
in refining CPMs for FY2000 will be considered by NJDEP and EPA Region 2 in any
modifications of this PPA.
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Figure 4
Core Activities in Environmental Protection Process
Data Collection
Strategy Evaluation
Data Assessment
.Strategy Implementation
Strategic Planning
[including NEPPS, Strategic Plai
Strategy Development
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II. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Programs Covered Under this Agreement
There are numerous federal programs currently delegated to NJDEP. The parties will work
together whenever there are major changes to relevant federal statutes or regulations to ensure th
delegated state program remains equivalent to the federal program.
For SFY99 and SFY2000, the areas to be covered under this Agreement include global climate
change, air quality/radiation, water quality, land and natural resources, site remediation
solid/hazardous waste management, pesticides, mercury, and open and effective government
This Agreement also covers related compliance and enforcement, pollution prevention, innov f
environmental technologies, and sustainability functions. A list of these programs is provided ^
Table 2. Table 2 also provides information on the subset of programs which are incorporated inT*
the consolidated federal Performance Partnership Grant. It should be noted that this Aereem
strives to present a holistic management approach across the various environmental areas
Therefore, state initiatives are included along with federally funded programs.
Grant Work Plan
This Agreement is the Work Plan for the Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) and may serve a
the work plan for other EPA grant funding as agreed to by EPA and NJDEP. This Agreement
covers the remainder of the State Fiscal Year, until June 30, 1999, and State Fiscal Year 2000
(July 1,1999 to June 30,2000). It is the operative document for performance evaluation for thi«=
time period for those areas within its scope.
With this Agreement, program-specific and grant-specific barriers are reduced, which allows fo
more integrated approach to management for environmental results. In order to develop resouro *
based environmental goals and indicators, NJDEP included activities and measures that are stZT"
initiated. NJDEP intends that these activities and associated indicators remain outside the scon?
of federal oversight. The Activity Commitment Tables indicate the funding source(s) for each ^
the activities. 1
Performance Partnership Grant (PPG)
A PPG is a multi-program grant designed to provide states with more flexibility in addressinc
their highest environmental pnonties across a 11 media to achieve improved environmental
performance. NJDEP has received PPGs from EPA since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 1997 The
current New Jersey PPG combines 11 EPA grant programs that had previously been awarded a*
individual categorical grants. The attached table (Table 3) details the Federal and State match
resources that are expected to be available m the SFY1999 PPG to support the activities necessa
to achieve the environmental goals^ ThePPQ will be amended to include SFY2000 funding wh^
it becomes available. For SFY1999, the PPG involves anticipated total base funding of ^
approximately $25 million. The table includes a breakdown or listing of the workyears associate
with the EPA funding, along with NJDEP s matching contribution. As identified in the table, ^
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Table 2
NJDEP Programs Covered Under FY99/2000 PPA
(* Programs Covered At Least in Part by FY99/2000 PPG, ** PPG Match Programs - Water Quality Only)
• Air Quality
• Air Quality Management*
• Air Quality Permitting*
• Air & Environmental Quality Compliance and Enforcement*
• Compliance and Enforcement
• County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) Program
(Compliance & Enforcement programs are integrated into other goal areas)
• Pesticide Control
• Pesticide Compliance Assurance*
• County Environmental Health Act
• Worker Protection*
• Pesticide Evaluation and Monitoring
• Pesticides and Groundwater*
• Integrated Pest Management
• PCP-FDA Cooperative Food Sampling
• Pesticide Laboratory Program
• Pesticide Applicator Certification*
• Education and Outreach
• Aquatic Permits
• Mosquito/Fly Pest Control
• Data Management
• Pollution Prevention
• Energy Project
• Radiation
• Environmental Radiation
• X-ray Inspection
• Mammography
• Technologist Licensure
• Emergency Planning
• Environmental Monitoring
• Nuclear Engineering
• Radon*
• Site Remediation2
• Underground Storage Tanks*
• RCRA Corrective Action*
• CERCLA (Superfimd)
• ISRA (Industrial Site Recovery Act)
• State Priority Sites (Administrative Consent Orders pursuant to the New Jersey Spill Control Act, the
Solid Waste Management Act, and Ac Water Pollution Control Act)
• Voluntary Cleanups (Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to the laws cited above)
• State Publicly Funded Sites (remediations initiated by DEP when a responsible party is non-existent,
refuses to or is unable to conduct a cleanup)
• Indicator Data Development*
• General Program Development
• Solid/Hazardous Waste
• Hazardous Waste Regulation*
• Hazardous Waste Enforcement*
• Solid Waste Enforcement
• Solid Waste Regulation
2See page 22 for additional information on Superfund commitments and workplans
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• Recycling
Water Quality
• Ambient Monitoring
Ambient Stream and Sediment Monitoring*,**
Estuarine Water Quality Monitoring*,**
Shellfish Sanitation Monitoring*,**
Cooperative Coastal Monitoring (coastal bathing beaches)
Ground Water Quality*,**
• Clean Lakes
• Division of Water Quality
Municipal/Industrial Permitting**
Industrial Stormwater Permitting*
Ground Water Facilities/UlC Permitting*,**
Treatment Works Approvals
Sewer Ban/Capacity Assurance
Combined Sewer Overflows**
Industrial Pretreatment*,**
Residuals Management*,**
Manpower Development
• Municipal Finance and Construction
Construction Grants
State Revolving Fund and State Loans
• Environmental Planning and Science
NEPPS Development and Coordination*,**
Research, Demonstration Projects*,**
Watershed Management Planning*
Water Quality Management Planning*
Water Quality Assessment (305b Report, Watershed Assmt, Indicators)*,**
Standard Setting**
Nonpoint Source Management*
Coastal Zone Management
Estuary Management Programs
• Water Compliance and Enforcement
Surface Water**
Ground Water/UIC*,**
Compliance Assistance**
Clean Shores
• Wetlands (1 grant project only)*
Drinking Water
• Safe Drinking Water program*
• Water Allocation
• Well-Head Protection*
• Compliance and Enforcement*
• Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
Quality Assurance
• Lab Certification*
Mercury
• Mercury Task Force*
• Mercury Control Programs*
• Mercury Research*
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Table 3
ESTIMATED WORKYEARS AND FUNDING
SFY 1999 Performance Partnership Grant (PPG)
Workplan Component
Federally
Funded
Workyears
Stale
Match
Workyears
EPA
Funding
State Match
Funding
Total Funding
Air Pollution
52.6
42.2
$4,318,434
$3,206,027
$ 7,524,461
Water
33.0
39.0
4,021,926
4,126,556
8,148,482
Safe Drinking Water
13.7
8.5
1,944,300
648,100
2,592,400
Site Remediation/Waste
44.7
16.8
3,822,252
1,274,084
5,096,336
Radon
2.9
4.1
380,000
380,000
760,000
Pesticide Control
5.8
1.7
467,675
133,283
600,958
Multi-Media
5.0
-
475,000
-
475,000
Total PPG 157.7 112.3 $15,429,567 9,768,050 $25,197,637
SFY 1999 Non-PPG EPA Grant Programs
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF), Drinking Water SRF, Construction Grants Administration (205G), Wetlands,
Water Quality Management (604B), Manpower Development (104g), Clean Lakes, Superfund, UST Trust, and Estuary
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NJDEP has negotiated seven PPG Work Plan Components oriented toward our system of long
term or overall goals contained in the PPA. The Multi-Media Work Plan Component affords the
NJDEP the opportunity to address environmental areas of concern that are cross-media in the
PPG. Administrative, managerial, and clerical activities will be performed in conjunction with
the activities included in the subsequent tables for the PPG Programs as a part of the PPG.
Although most of the major EPA grant programs are included in the PPG, there are several that
will still be funded under the specific grant programs, such as: Superfund, Underground Storage
Tank (UST) Trust, Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (DWSRF), Construction Grants Administration (205G), Water Quality
Management (604B), Wetlands, and the Estuary Program Grants. In addition to the EPA money
NJDEP receives federal funding from other agencies, such as: National Oceanic and *
Atmospheric Administration, National Park Service, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Federal Highway Administration, Food and Drug
Administration, Housing and Urban Development, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Defense, and Department of Energy. These programs generally have their own
individual work plans and funding for the programs is not reflected in Table 3. However, many
of the activities undertaken under these grant programs are included in the Activity Commitment
Tables in summary form, so that the Agreement more comprehensively reflects the
environmental activities of these agencies in New Jersey.
Fiscal Accountability
NJDEP has a system in place to adequately account for salary and non-salary expenditures for
this Agreement. The New Jersey Comprehensive Financial System (NJCFS), the statewide
accounting system, permits the use of a job number and an activity code for all financial
transactions. NJDEP utilizes the job number to identify either the grant, project, site or program
for which costs are being incurred. The activity code identifies the function or task being
performed on behalf of the coded job number. NJDEP also maintains its own detailed Cost
Accounting and Timesheet System that allocates employee salaries on the basis of Bi-weekly
Time Reports which are required to be submitted by each employee. The employee codes the
Time Report to the appropriate job numbers and activity codes. After employee certification of
the Time Report, the immediate supervisor also certifies as to the accuracy of the time
distribution. After electronic entry of the Time Reports, the cost accounting data contained in the
system is reconciled to the Department of Treasury Centralized Payroll System. This occurs
through a process whereby the salary payments made by Treasury are allocated within NJDEP's
Cost Accounting and Timesheet System to the job numbers and activity codes recorded on the
Bi-weekly Employee Time Reports.
Non-salary records are loaded into the NJDEP Data Warehouse from a Department of Treasury
computer extract file of NJCFS non-salary transactions for NJDEP. The file contains
information including: the account number, job number, and activity code information coded on
the NJCFS accounting and procurement documents. Non-salary data by account number, job
number and activity code information are also available through ad hoc NJCFS FOCUS reports.
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NJDEP utilizes the Cost Accounting and Timesheet System, the Data Warehouse, and the New
Jersey Comprehensive Financial System to account for all programs and federal grants awarded
to NJDEP. Therefore, NJDEP attests that the capability exists to track program expenditures by
grant.
Program Continuity
No single document exists that completely describes all of the goals, objectives and activities of
NJDEP and EPA, including this document. The environmental challenges in the State of New
Jersey have been the subject of study and many management plans, assessments and regulatory
efforts. Those previous efforts are a critical component of our present effort. Due to their
volume, they could not be directly included in this agreement. Examples of these include, but
are not limited to: the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) for the NY/NJ
Harbor Estuary and the Delaware Estuary Programs, the Workplan for the Bamegat Bay Estuary
Program, CERCLA Cooperative Agreements and State Enforcement Agreements. The work
plans, objectives, tasks and reporting requirements which are part of these documents remain in
place unless specifically superseded by this Agreement or subsequent amendments to this
Agreement.
Joint Review
Consistent with the NEPPS philosophy, EPA Region 2 and NJDEP agree that the program
review and oversight process is changing significantly. We recognize that fiscal accountability is
still required for receipt of federal funds. However, EPA Region 2 and NJDEP are committed to
implementing a shift in oversight to place greater emphasis on the achievement of environmental
results, and placing lesser emphasis on case-by-case review of New Jersey's activities conducted
under federally delegated programs. EPA Region 2 and NJDEP are also committed to reforming
the current federal oversight process, for federally supported state programs, to a joint review
process. This joint review process will be grounded in an enhanced understanding of
environmental conditions which is designed to lead to continuous improvements in management
strategies for the protection of the environment.
NJDEP and EPA Region 2 foresee that the joint review during this PPA will have two
components: evaluation of current oversight and program review practices, and the joint program
review process. A discussion of each of these components is provided below.
Evaluation nf Current Oversight and Program Review Practices
Under the last Agreement, NJDEP and EPA Region 2 agreed to complete a joint review of the
federal/state relationship for each program area to determine the level of oversight, extent of
oversight needed, and changes in program review practices.
These joint NJDEP/EPA Region 2 reviews were to be informed by national oversight reviews.
These reviews have not yet been completed. The revisions to the Federal 40CFR35 grant
regulations that were to further clarify how PPAs and PPGs were to interact have not yet been
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adopted. Negotiations between ECOS and EPA, at a national level over Core Performance
Measures, are still ongoing. Despite these obstacles, during the past year EPA and NJDEP have
worked together to revise and update the State/EPA Enforcement Agreements (SEAs). For
example, EPA has recently provided to NJDEP draft revised SEAs for the Air, Water and RCRj\.
programs. These efforts will continue during SFY99/00. In working on these revisions, the two
agencies will endeavor to ensure that the SEAs are current and consistent with the PPA; the
impacts, if any, of new legislation and/or regulations (such as the New Jersey Fast Track
Compliance Law) will also be considered during this process.
As a result of the efforts to evaluate program review practices, there is a clearer recognition of
the extent to which numerous documents and practices (e.g., statutes, regulations, delegation
agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, etc.) that have been developed over time influenc
the nature of the NJDEP - EPA Region 2 relationship. There is continued agreement that all of ^
these should be reviewed, and, where appropriate, revised accordingly. During this PPA, EPA
Region 2 and NJDEP agree to continue efforts to: identify and review relevant program
delegation agreements, evaluate the requirements of general federal grant oversight requirements
(e.g., part 35 of the federal grant regulations), develop methodology for exploring the
relationship between selected indicators and agency responses, and to continue the efforts of the
Joint Agency Environmental Indicators workgroup that is charged with the responsibility of
developing and evaluating the appropriateness of environmental indicators identified in the PPa
NJDEP and EPA Region 2 will have the goal of fully implementing a new joint program review-
process during the course of this PPA.
Progress towards the goal of evaluating oversight and program review practices will be evaluated
during the periodic meetings of NJDEP and EPA Region 2 program staff described below. The
goal will be to complete an initial evaluation of oversight and program review practices prior to
the negotiation of the FY2001/2002 PPA.
Joint Program Review
As the program review process evolves, EPA Region 2 and NJDEP agree that it is mutually
beneficial to outline the framework and general expectations of a joint review. Implicit in such ^
joint review, evaluations will be based on both self-examinations by each agency, as well as
reviews by EPA. While receipt of EPA funds requires a level of programmatic review, this
review will rely to a greater extent on an environmentally-driven assessment of the progress
towards the mutually agreed upon goals/objectives and strategies contained within the PPA.
These strategies include both NJDEP commitments and EPA Region 2 commitments.
It is recognized that non-delegated, State-funded programs, in addition to EPA-funded programs
are included in this integrated environmental management Agreement. The joint review process
described here is designed for those programs which are delegated or funded by EPA. NJDEP
will also be using similar principles of managing for environmental results in evaluating its
programs which are not delegated or funded by EPA.
The PPA has been negotiated for the time period through June 30, 2000 and the Performance
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Partnership Grant (PPG) will coincide with this timeframe, with initial funding for the period
from July 1,1998 - June 30,1999. The process for the joint review will include program staff
discussions regarding progress toward achieving PPA goals and major program commitments.
The review of progress towards environmental goals, as measured by environmental indicators,
will encompass, as appropriate to the goals and circumstances in each program area: review of
progress towards environmental goals through the indicators in the PPA and the core
performance measures, review of accomplishment of other major commitments; assessment of
the impact of accomplishments on indicators; assessment of the effectiveness of the program;
and proposed revisions to the strategies based on the foregoing assessment.
During the period of this Agreement the joint review process will consist of a number of
components:
• Annual Performance Reports - At the end of each state fiscal year, NJDEP and EPA
Region 2 will develop an Annual Performance Report which shall provide information
on:
1. Environmental progress towards goals as demonstrated through the environmental
indicators contained in the Agreement
2. Strategic progress on accomplishing each agency's major activity commitments. A
concise description of the limitations of the strategies for areas where environmental
progress is limited will be included, as well as any recommended modifications in overall
strategic approaches in these areas.
3. Core performance measures (CPMs) - emphasis will be placed on reporting of these
measures as agreed to in the PPA. These measures may be reflected under environmental
or strategic progress (above) depending on whether the particular CPM is an
environmental indicator, an agency outcome or agency output.
A draft report incorporating the above three elements will be prepared by July 1999 and
July 2000.
• NJDEP will develop and disseminate its second Environmental Indicators Technical
Report, building on its 1998 Environmental Indicators Technical Report. This report
provides the technical basis, data sources and data limitations for the environmental
indicators used in the New Jersey NEPPS system. Key indicators can be selected from
this report for a variety of uses after tailoring their presentation for the selected audience.
This report will be prepared and available for public distribution by April 30,2000.
New Jersey State of the Environment Report. This NJDEP report provides a general
assessment of the status and trends of the quality of New Jersey's environment for a
public audience. The first State of the Environment Report was prepared by New Jersey
in 1998. This report will be updated for its second publication in 2000.
• NJDF.P Annual Report to the T agislature. provided on a calendar year-end basis.
• Annual upper management review meetings of progress, using information in the draft
Annual Performance Reports. The annual meeting will be scheduled in the fall of each
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year.
Periodic (at least biannual) communications hrtwfiffn NJDF.P and FPA Rppion ?
staff to discuss progress under this PPA. Suggested timeframes for these
meetings/teleconferences are February and June of each year.
Continued reporting of information hv NJDF.P to national database as specified in this
PPA.
This Performance Partnership Gran, will cover «wo State Ftscal Years stanmg July 1,1998,
through June 30,2000. Major funding for this agreement wt 1 be dmded .nto three grant_awarda.
STfiSt award ias made on September 30, 1998 and consisted of approx.mately 25% ofthe
Fiscal Year fFFY) 98 allocation. The second award is expected in early 1999 and
allocation. The las, award wi„ be made by Janua^ 31.2000
and will include applied for costs through June 30,2000.
Anv substantial shifts in policy directions needed to address changing national, regional and state
nriorities and/or to modify agreed upon strategies within the PPA will be discussed with EPA
Region 2 and NJDEP management prior to the award of the PPG funding for the July 1, 1999 -
r ?nnn -od ^ PPA may also be modified by mutual agreement based upon changes
LTvalle WG r^o h to meet this schedule the following act,v,ties will be carried
out:
Early 1999 EPA provides NJDEP with available information on SFY2000 funding
and information on changes in national program guidance. NJDEP
provides SFY2000 funding grant application. EPA awards entire FFY99
allocation.
June 30, 1999 Joint review process complete
July 31,1999 EPA & NJDEP complete draft Annual Performance Report
January 31,2000
March 1, 2000
April 30, 2000
May 31,2000
June 30, 2000
July 31,2000
EPA awards balance of funds available to support SFY2000 in the PPG
award. Final SFY1999 Annual Performance Report will be provided to
EPA
EPA provides NJDEP with available information on SFY2001 funding
NJDEP and EPA prepare Draft SFY2001-2002 Agreement, and NJDEP
submits SFY2001/2002 PPG application to EPA.
Opportunity for public meetings and written public comment on draft
SFY2001/2002 PPA will take place before May 31,2000. Final SFY1999
Annual Performance Report will be provided with Draft PPA.
EPA provides comments on Draft Agreement
Joint review process complete, SFY2001/2002 PPA signed,
and funds available to support SFY2001 PPG awarded
EPA and NJDEP complete draft SFY2000 Annual Performanrp P»pnrt
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IV. CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
There are many important or emerging issues which are not organized as overall environmental goal
areas for New Jersey in this plan, but which cut across numerous traditional environmental program
areas throughout NJDEP and EPA. This section describes each of these issues from a holistic
perspective and describes how the issue aligns with the system of results-based management. Facets
of several of these issues (e.g., sustainability, compliance and enforcement, pollution prevention,
innovative environmental technologies, quality assurance) are also incorporated in the goal/indicator
or activity commitment tables of the various goal areas of this PPA.
Sustainability
A. NJDEP Efforts in Sustainability and Sustainable Communities
New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman emphasized improving quality-of-life in her January
1998 inaugural address. She stated, "When I talk about strong cities and bike paths and open space,
I'm talking about a sustainable society in which we protect the resources we have today so they are
there for us tomorrow. We all have a stake in this and we need to know where we stand. So, for the
first time, the State of New Jersey will establish ways to measure our quality-of-life and report on
our progress."
In addition to focusing attention on sustainability issues in her inaugural address, Governor Whitman
issued Executive Order #68 on Earth Day 1997 which established a State Office of Sustainability
housed within the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission. This Executive Order
directs each state department to promote sustainability as a working philosophy and to embrace
sustainability as an operating principle. Sustainability according to Executive Order #68 is a concept
which provides for economic growth without an adverse impact upon the environment.
Sustainability has also been brought to the forefront by New Jersey Future, a nonprofit, nonpartisan
group promoting sustainable economic, social and environmental progress in the Garden State. New
Jersey Future will be launching a Sustainable State Goals and Indicators Report in April 1999. This
report will define the State's targets for and progress toward a sustainable state.
Under the leadership of Commissioner Shinn, NJDEP has taken a number of pro-active steps to
integrate sustainability principles into department programs and policies. To help connect national
sustainable development activities to the States, Commissioner Shinn joined a task force of the
President's Council on Sustainable Development. The Commissioner ensured the concepts of
sustainable development would be furthered at NJDEP by issuing Administrative Order #1996-06
which mandates that Department programs implement the State Development and Redevelopment
Plan (State Plan). The State Plan identifies strategies and public policy measures that, when applied
by all levels of government, will shape future development and redevelopment.
Additionally, Commissioner Shinn committed to develop policies and actions that would lead to a
3.5% reduction in the state's 1990 greenhouse gas (GHG) levels by the year 2005 (Administrative
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Order #1998- 09, March 1998). The intent of this Administrative Order is to encourage government
industry and individuals to collectively plan and act to reduce pollution, energy consumption
carbon emissions. This is the first time a state official has set a specific numerical target and d^|c
for GHG emission reductions.
NJDEP has begun to incorporate sustainability into its policy setting mechanisms by include
phrases such as, "ensuring the integration of environment and economic vitality" into its Missio^
Statement. Furthermore, NJDEP's draft Strategic Plan declares that "By the year 2002, decisiojw
affecting natural resource systems will be guided by the understanding that all aspects of life in Hcw
Jersey are interconnected, interdependent and cumulative." NJDEP articulates throughout j*.
Strategic Plan that it is mindful of the needs of this generation and future generations when it
goals and policies to provide plentiful supplies of clean water, clean air, safe communities, health*
ecosystems, and sufficient open space to enjoy solitude in a crowded state. "Throughout New Jersev'
we all understand and appreciate that our State's natural resource systems are fundamental to our
economy, community and quality of life. The ability of native plants and animals to maintain stabj
populations is a prime indicator of whether that society is sustainable or not." NJDEP believes it ca»T
play an integral role in improving quality of life for New Jersey residents.
What are sustainable r'~>rTirnuri't'Rs9
"Sustainable communities are cities and towns that prosper because people work together to produce
a high quality of life that they want to sustain and constantly improve. They are communities tha*
flourish because they build a mutually supportive, dynamic balance between social well-bein*»
economic opportunity, and environmental quality." President's Council on Sustainabl
Development, Sustainable Communities Task Force Report (Fall 1997, pg 2) e
Through this PPA and the Department's strategic plan, NJDEP has a head-start in managing f0
environmental results and sustainability. Environmental performance-based goals and indicators that
are developed through NEPPS and strategic planning are excellent frameworks upon which tr*
emphasize the issue of sustainability.
To determine if current department goals and strategies promote movement towards sustainabl
communities, Commissioner Shinn convened a Sustainable Communities Task Force (Task Forced
in the Fall of 1997. Members of the Task Force include NJDEP program staff and representative^?
of the NJ Office of Sustainability, NJ Office of State Planning, New Jersey Future, EPA Region 5
and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
The mission of the Task Force is to translate sustainability concepts into NJDEP's operational an*|
programmatic practices. The Task Force strives to promote the process of creating sustainabl
communities throughout New Jersey by transforming sustainable concepts, principles anrj
philosophy into programmatic guidance for planning, implementation, and integration.
The broad sustainability principles the Task Force is focusing on include:
* The interconnectedness/cross connection of environmental, economic and social issues as well as
ecosystems;
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* An inclusive, collaborative approach;
* A common interest in protecting the resource base for future generations;
* An efficient use of resources, including pollution prevention;
* Indicators for accountability and education;
* Creative solutions.
The Task Force has established the following goals:
• Craft a sustainability lens or criteria For use as a tool to review Departmental policies and
practices, and conduct such a review. Using existing tools, the Department will encourage
and demonstrate sustainability principles using pragmatic examples.
• Facilitate development of sustainable goals, indicators, and strategies by working through
existing programs and NEPPS work groups.
• Foster learning and exchange of ideas within NJDEP and among the public about sustainable
communities. The Task Force shall gather and discuss information about sustainable
communities. Specifically, the Task Force will identify opportunities to foster broad-based,
public participation in planning and implementation of sustainable community initiatives in
New Jersey.
• Coordinate as appropriate with the NJ Office of Sustainability, other state government
offices, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other initiatives.
• Work with New Jersey Future on developing their sustainability goals and indicators for the
twenty first century that are relevant to NJDEP; and in facilitating the exchange of ideas and
data that relate both to sustainability, NEPPS, and NJDEP'S comparative risk project.
A major undertaking of the Sustainable Communities Task Force is to develop a mechanism to
determine if the concept of sustainability is being implemented in Departmental programs. To
ensure the incorporation of sustainable community concepts into all aspects of program
development, a new activity commitment has or will be developed for each program area (land,
water, air, and waste) of this PPA. Each NEPPS group has or will commit to use the lens to assess
strategic goals and program strategies with the objective being to contribute to a "Sustainable State."
The Sustainable Communities Task Force members will assist the various NEPPS work groups with
this effort. Two major products are anticipated outcomes of this process. First, the identification
of a short list of major policy changes which will move Department programs toward creating a
sustainable state. This list of policy recommendations will be forwarded to the NJDEP Management
Team and Commissioner Shinn. Second, implementation of this process with NEPPS/Strategic Plan
subcommittees and other NJDEP staff is intended to provide education to NJDEP staff on
sustainable principles and goals for use in future program development.
B. EPA & NJDEP: Working Together
EPA has several programs, tools and funding opportunities that can help New Jersey move towards
its goal of fostering and promoting sustainable communities. Over the course of the 1999/2000 PPA,
EPA will work with the NJDEP to create partnerships opportunities in this area. Appendix C: U.S.
EPA Related Sustainable Community Activities, describes current and future activities that offer
such opportunities.
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Strategic Plan and New Jersey Environmental Management System
In 1998, NJDEP developed its first Strategic Plan which has a four year time horizon. The Plan vsr»
finalized in 1999 (N.TDEP Strategic Plan 1998-7-M^- This document sets forth the agency's vision,
mission, six broad goals and milestones that mark progress toward meeting those goals. These goal
are:
• Clean Air
• Clean and Plentiful Water
• Safe & Healthy Communities
• Healthy Ecosystems
• Abundant Open Space
• Open and Effective Government
The Strategic Plan also sets forth the new strategies or areas of emphasis for improving tK
environment and our delivery of public services over the next four years. It does not inclu^j^
environmental indicators or a comprehensive set of strategies deployed by NJDEP.
environmental indicators and the detailed strategies are included in this two year PPA. C
Through these strategies to revitalize our cities, preserve open space and enhance personal
responsibility and otherwise improve our environment, the Strategic Plan begins to focus tl*
Department's efforts and resources toward achieving the Governor's vision for a sustainable
Jersey. It also commits NJDEP to developing a better understanding of how the issues of societx/
the economy and the environment interrelate, and the pursuit of strategies that simultaneous! *
improve life in all three areas. ^
The Strategic Plan is one of a series of interrelated environmental documents which describe N©w
Jersey's current focus, future directions, strategies, and ongoing measurements of progress into th
next century. Each is part of the complete picture of where NJDEP is headed in integrating hi&iT
environmental quality, public health and economic vitality in the pursuit of a sustainable state (sjTj
Figure 5). This figure represents the phases in New Jersey's overall environmental managemejw
efforts. At the top of the pyramid is New Jersey's sustainable state efforts, followed by NJDEP*
mission and Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is implemented through the New Jersey
participation in NEPPS and, specifically, through the PPA, which is subsequently supported bv
program workplans. At each level of the pyramid, the level of detail contained within the approach
also increases. **
It is anticipated that the Strategic Planning Process will cycle on a four-year basis to coincide witk
the Governor's term of office. The goals and milestones reflect far longer-term environmental
planning, with progress to be rnonitorecj at different intervals using environmental indicators.
NJDEP's Strategic Plan is available on the department's web page (www.state.nj.us/dep).
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Figure 5
RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Society
Environment
Economy
DEP Mission
OEP Strategic Plan
Performance Partnership Agreement
(NEPPS)*
Program Work Plans
New Jersey's holistic version of the National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS)
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Multi-Media Approaches - Overall Coordination & Stakeholder Participation
New Jersey has embraced the multiple facets of NEPPS, including goal and results-b^-v. .
management, multi-program and multi-media approaches, and opening up the process^*
environmental management for considerable stakeholder input. As such, substantial effort •
expended by NJDEP on these new, value-added activities which are the cornerstones of
along with the partnership with the federal government. In order to develop environmental goals a '
an extensive system of environmental indicators with its concurrent data assessment requiremea*^
as well as to conduct self-assessments of key environmental issues and NJDEP programs,
identify strategies to achieve the goals, it is necessary to conduct cross-program coordination
communication of all of these activities in order to achieve the desired holistic managemZ**
approach.
Implementation of the NEPPS approach presents other significant general coordination needs
well, such as preparation, printing and distribution to stakeholders and agency staff of
documents and information. NEPPS also requires that stakeholder participation and outreach
functions (e.g., workshops, focus groups, newsletters, travel, electronic communicatto^^
preparations) be undertaken. To date, two large stakeholder workshops and eight follow-up foe***
groups have been conducted. Additional outreach activities, including focus groups, are planned
Additionally, the NEPPS-related web sites must be maintained so as to afford stakeholders the ihqZT
current information, documents and links. The Multi-Media portion of the Performance PartnersK^*
Grant partially funds the performance of these important activities.
Other multi-media efforts, also supported in part or whole by the Multi-Media portion of tK
Performance Partnership Grant, include activities in the areas of air deposition to watershed^5
mercury reduction plan coordination, multi-media indicators development, and multi-medi
laboratory certification within the Office of Quality Assurance. Additional information regardi»>*
these activities may be found in the air quality, mercury and quality assurance sections of thi^
document.
Pollution Prevention
Pollution Prevention, a multi-media strategy, is included as a cross-cutting issue in the PPA « •
milestones, objectives and indicators. Pollution prevention is presented in this PPA
environmental strategy that can be used to meet NJDEP's goals of clean air, clean water and «
management of solid and hazardous waste. The change in presentation of pollution prevention
a goal to a strategy is an important sign that pollution prevention strategies need to be develop***
meet all our environmental goals and should not be limited to reductions in toxic substances ££>
one of the goals of New Jersey s landmark Pollution Prevention Act was to transform the e^st^
system of environmental regulation to one which is based on prevention. The shift to results-b^5
management embodied m the PPA goes hand-in-hand with a shift from treatment to prevention
Pollution Prevention Planning Program will remain focused on reductions in toxic substances
a new milestone for nonproduct output reductions is included in the PPA. Nonproduct outnut ^
multi-media term used to desenbe all toxic wastes that are generated at manufacturing facil^ *
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regardless of whether those wastes eventually end up as emissions to air, water or solid waste.
NJDEP needs to conduct analyses that include materials use and consumption. For example, a
strategy to meet clean water goals might utilize a materials balance approach to determine pollutant
loading for watersheds. This type of analysis should include identifying pollutant sources that are
not traditionally "regulated" such as those in the agricultural sector and in the daily activities of the
general public. NJDEP may also need to determine whether materials contained in consumer
products play a role in creating pollution, such as heavy metals in batteries. Again, pollution
prevention strategies that are multi-media in nature should receive increased emphasis. Finally,
energy conservation is a strategy which could result in significant reductions toward clean air goals
for nitrogen oxides, particulates, and carbon dioxide, while providing increased economic benefits
for the State.
Pollution prevention is a key approach to environmental protection. The Pollution Prevention Act
set specific statewide goals for reducing the generation of nonproduct output by 50% during the
period from 1987 to 1998. The original 50% reduction goal set by the Pollution Prevention Act was
achieved around 1994. In response, NJDEP has set a new goal, reflected in this section of the PPA
as milestone number one, of reducing the generation of nonproduct output or production-related
waste by 50% from 1993 (the first year pollution prevention plans were completed) to 2005.
Pollution prevention planning is a continuous improvement process whereby manufacturers are
required to develop new pollution prevention plans and set goals every five years, so a logical step
was to establish this new statewide goal.
While the Pollution Prevention Act focused on specific toxic substances and specific manufacturing
facilities, the challenge for NJDEP in the coming years is to expand pollution prevention from its
current focus on planning to a multi-media approach which uses pollution prevention as a strategy
that can be applied to any pollutant at any source. There are many ways to accomplish this
integration of pollution prevention, especially since the obstacles to implementation are just as likely
to be organizational as they are technical or regulatory.
The facility-wide permit program is one approach NJDEP has taken in an effort to integrate pollution
prevention strategies into single media programs. Sixteen facilities have volunteered to participate
in this pilot project which incorporates appropriate pollution prevention techniques and all provisions
of the air, solid waste and water programs into one multi-media permit. The initial objectives of the
facility-wide permit process are approaching completion and NJDEP is currently evaluating the
effectiveness of the project.
Another strategy being employed by NJDEP is a process called "One Stop", formerly known as the
Environmental Management Assistance Process (EMAP). One Stop is an innovative approach to
NJDEP's regulatory process, whereby a single point of contact leads a multi-media, multi-functional
team to assist new and existing facilities with their environmental responsibilities. One Stop has
several goals, including looking at a facility from a holistic and multi-media perspective, identifying
a single point of contact for a facility's permitting and enforcement activities, better understanding
of regulatory obligations to increase compliance, increasing opportunities for pollution prevention,
and identifying cross-media impacts. One Stop is currently in use for all new major facilities and
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40 existing facilities, with expansion to additional existing facilities expected to increase each yru
over the next several years. There is an additional section, describing other aspects of One Stor*
later in this Cross-Cutting Issues section. '
An example of a "new" pollution prevention strategy with cross-cutting implications would Jj,
encouraging voluntary energy conservation, which would result in reduced air emissions of NO^
C02, and particulate matter. Reducing air emissions would also reduce air deposition and its effects
on watersheds.
Pollution prevention strategies can be voluntary or can be implemented in connection with
regulatory initiatives, but will require an accounting of actual environmental impacts. It is hoped th«,«
a variety of financial and regulatory incentives will result in increased pollution prevention effort*
and that NJDEP will rely more and more on pollution prevention strategies to reach ovn-
environmental goals.
The Department has developed the following pollution prevention milestones, objectives and
indicators which are planned for pursuit within NJDEP. Some of these milestones, objectives abci
indicators are also located under single media goal areas within the PPA. Aspects of milestone M-i
and objective O-l can be found under the Air Quality/Radiation Goals while milestone M-2 can
found under Global Climate Change.
Pollution Prevention Milestones/Objectives, Indicators and Activity Commitments*
"Notes regarding Pollution Prevention milestones, objectives, indicators & activities below:
1) Items in BOLD AND CAPITALS are those items in the PPA which the Department is committing to report.
2) Y = Yes; N = No; Lim = Limited; F = Future.
Ohjftr.tive 1 • Reduce emissions to the environment and human health risk by developing pollution
prevention strategies and integrating them into single media programs.
Indicator: CHANGES IN ENERGY USAGE AND CALCULATIONS OF REDUCTION^
IN RESULTING EMISSIONS OF NOx, C02, AND OTHER POLLUTANTS. (CPM)
DA TA Avail - Yes, Future
Lead Unit - Pollution Prevention & Permit Coordination (P2PC)
Activity: Development of protocol for calculating emission reductions that result froj^
voluntary energy conservation activities (with Rutgers University and EPA Region 2).
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Funding Source - PPG
Lead Units - EPA & P2PC
Indicator: Number of DEP or EPA single media programs using pollution prevention and
environmental performance measurements in their workplan commitments.
Lead Units - EPA & P2PC
Activity: Participate on NEPPS air and water workgroups or use other management
mechanisms available to develop pollution prevention and performance measurements.
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Funding Source - State
Lead Unit - P2PC
Activity: Develop and build a multi-media release table as a measurement tool for materials
accounting and environmental performance across all media.
Funding Source - State
Lead Unit - P2PC
Activity: Develop strategies for using an integrated multi-media reporting system based on
materials accounting.
Funding Source - State
Lead Unit - P2PC
Milestone 1 • By 2005, through pollution prevention techniques, industrial facilities will reduce the
quantity of toxic chemicals generated as a production-related waste by 50% from 1993 levels
(Baseline: under development).
Indicator: CHANGES IN THROUGHPUT/CHEMICAL USE, NONPRODUCT OUTPUT
& RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ON A STATEWIDE BASIS. (CPM)
DATA AVAIL- Yes
Lead Unit - P2PC
Indicator: MEASURES OF CHANGES IN THROUGHPUT/CHEMICAL USE,
NONPRODUCT OUTPUT & RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RESULTING
FROM ECONOMIC ACTIVITY CHANGES. (CPM)
DATA AVAIL - Yes
Lead Unit -P2PC
Indicator: COMPARISON OF NEW JERSEY POLLUTION PREVENTION TRENDS
COMPARED TO U.S. POLLUTION PREVENTION TRENDS. (CPM)
DATA AVAIL-Yes
Lead Unit - P2PC
Activity: Analyze indicator data on an annual basis and prepare public summary of results.
Funding Source - State
Lead Unit - P2PC
Activity: Conduct study to evaluate linkages between materials accounting and cost accounting
practices in industrial facilities and to determine what effects these linkages have on environmental
performance.
Funding Sources - EPA/non~PPG, State
Lead Units - EPA & P2PC
Activity: Coordinate with EPA's "Design for Environment" program and provide training and
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information to program participants to reduce emissions of priority persistent bioaccumulativ^ ^
toxic pollutants (PBT's). c a**d
Funding Sources - EPA/non-PPG, State
Lead Units - EPA & P2PC
Milestone 2: By 2005, through promotion of redesign of products and training in the use of clwan
technologies, there will be a 25% increase in clean technologies for the members of the New Jcr^r
Climate Wise program partnership (Baseline: under development).
Indicator: PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS OR CLEAN TECHNOLOGY®
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATED REDUCTIONS IN EMISSIONS TO ALL MED?a
FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW JERSEY CLIMATE WISE PROGRajw*
PARTNERSHIP. (CPM)
DATA A VAIL - Yes
Lead Units - EPA & P2PC
Activity: Provide information and assistance to program participants to reduce emissions r
greenhouse gases.
Funding Source - EPA/non-PPG
Lead Unit - EPA
Activity: Analyze indicator data on an annual basis and summarize results of cumulativ
energy use, energy savings, cost savings, and emissions reductions achieved through lmplementatio^
of the actions committed to by members of EPA's Climate Wise Program. **
Funding Source - EPA/non-PPG
Lead Unit - EPA
Compliance and Enforcement
The NJDEP compliance and enforcement program supports the Department's mission thmn.k ..
cons,stent and fair admm.strat.on of a compliance assistance, compliance moniSf
enforcanent^program that helps mamtam and improve compliance with the StateWS ^
laws. The NJDEP con mues to evaluate and improve the strategies and tools ,t emX
compliance, which mc ude: (1) prov.d.ng on-site compliance assistance to small bS^ e^*
on a multi-media basis tha stresses pollution prevention strategies where applicable Q
routine comptamce mspections and reviewing self-reported compliance daTa for re™ ateS^*
andoperator* to detemne compliance with environmental requirements; (3) suspend™ S I"*8
dunng a correction penod for mmor violations; (4) commencing civil or adLnisnWS^i ^
actions, which may mclude pemUt.es, for repeated or uncorrected minor violations a^fon^nent
violations; (J) otoning compltance quickly and avoiding litigation through alSve d^"°r
present an imminent or substantial endangers, to hUZeaTorir^S^
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involving criminal conduct to the Division of Criminal Justice for criminal investigation and
prosecution.
In SFY99 and 2000, EPA will continue to administer non-delegated programs and to provide support
and oversight for delegated programs as defined in the delegation agreement Memorandum Of
Understandings (MOUs) and Supplemental Enforcement Agreements (SEAs). Program specific
commitments are contained in activity commitment tables and describe how EPA will assist NJDEP
in making progress in meeting its environmental indicators. In addition, as discussed under the
Performance Measures section, Region 2 will provide NJDEP with the results of ongoing national
efforts to develop outcome-based enforcement performance measures and work with them to develop
better measures. Region 2 will also continue to work with NJDEP to complete a review of current
oversight and program review practices as described earlier in this PPA. These discussions will
build on the substantial progress made over the last year in defining respective enforcement
responsibilities for EPA and New Jersey as described in the PPA and SEA agreements.
In SFY 99 and 2000, NJDEP will continue to administer strategies in its compliance and
enforcement program that reflect the program's sharper focus on improving compliance, thereby
reducing risks and preventing impacts to human health and natural resources. These strategies are
fixrther outlined below.
Compliance Assistant
Currently, in the course of inspections and other routine functions, NJDEP inspectors provide
assistance to regulated entities, including small businesses, on an informal basis. In addition, in SFY
96, the hazardous waste and NJPDES compliance and enforcement program expanded outreach and
education initiatives to new hazardous waste generators and new NJPDES permittees respectively
throughout the state. The "Welcome Wagon" initiative for new hazardous waste generators provides
an explanation of applicable regulations and points out likely problem areas. There are plans to
expand this initiative to solid waste facilities in the future. Also, the Pesticide Control Program
offers training for new applicator businesses to assist them in complying with pesticide regulations.
NJDEP believes that these efforts help prevent violations and improve compliance and will continue
to administer these outreach programs in SFY 99/2000. In addition, under a pilot program that
began in SFY97, a small business entity may request on-site compliance assistance on a multi-media
basis. Through this pilot program, one or more NJDEP compliance inspectors worked in a problem-
solving fashion with small business owners and operators who requested assistance, to help them
understand and satisfy their environmental compliance obligations. This program is intended to
improve compliance on a multi-media basis among small business entities, through pollution
prevention strategies whenever possible. NJDEP has determined to make the initiative a permanent
function with the compliance and enforcement program.
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
NJDEP continues to perform routine compliance inspections and review self-reported compliance
reports, such as Excess Emission Reports, CAA Title V Compliance Plans, and Discharge
Monitoring Reports. The performance of compliance inspections and reviews establish an
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expectation among regulated entities that their performance will be evaluated periodically to verifv
compliance with their environmental obligations, thereby providing a necessary deterrence
noncompliance. NJDEP will continue to work with EPA in SFY 99/00 to improve its ability j-,
effectively target inspection and other compliance monitoring and assurance resources to obtain th-
greatest possible environmental benefits. NJDEP will work to improve its ability to effective
target its resources by developing a data management system during SFY 99/2000 which wji|
consistently track information across programs and by violation rather than by facility.
NJDEP will continue to initiate civil and administrative enforcement actions for uncorrected
repeated minor violations and non-minor violations, seeking penalties, when necessary, thai
commensurate with the violations and that prevent violators from benefitting economically
their noncompliance. Administrative and civil penalties function as an important deterrer
repeat, chronic and recalcitrant violators.
Grace. Periods for Minor Violations
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violations during a 30 to 90 day correction period, as part of NJDEP's compliance and enforcen^w'
program. Under the law, upon the discovery of a minor violation of an environmental law, NJE)*^
will suspend the imposition of penalties during a 30 to 90 day correction period. If compliance*
achieved within the specified period of time, no penalty is assessed; if compliance is not achify—Vs
NJDEP may impose a penalty for the violation which is retroactive to the date that the violat'
first discovered. The law applies to most environmental statutes administered by NJDEP.
The law requires NJDEP to adopt regulations designating specific types and categories of violatif>»
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as either minor or non-minor based upon criteria specified in the law. Specifically, a violation rri, ^
purposeful, knowing, reckless or criminally negligent conduct, (2) the violation poses minimal^*
be designated as minor if each of the following criteria are met: (1) the violation is not the result**5*
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to human health safety or natural resources, (3) the violation does not materially and substantial?
undermine or impair the goals of the regulatory program, (4) the activity or condition constitutiw
the violation has existed for less than 12 months, (5) the violation is not a repeat offense, and (6) n.1
violation is capable of being corrected within the time prescribed. The law also requires that NJdSS
establish in the regulations the length of the correction period for each type or category of raiiwf*
violation based upon the seriousness of the violation and the length of time reasonably necessary
correct the violation. In SFY96, NJDEP began to implement the law on a case-by-case basis. Tlw
department developed draft lists of violations and categorizations as minor or major. Thea*
documents were shared with EPA. The department also held a series of workshops since Octeh!!?
1996, each covering a specific program or group of programs. Through those workshops DEP
acquired comments and input from the public concerning potential issues. EPA was invited to attrL
workshops in delegated areas. During SFY99, NJDEP is continuing its rulemaking effort and k*1
begun drafting proposed language for a number of the programs to which the law applies NJnto*
is still in the process of resolving certain issues concerning the designation of certain categories
violations and appropriate grace periods. Additional workshops may be conducted in th
remaining areas as needed. EPA will continue to work with NJDEP in reviewing these d!?*
discussion documents and future regulations to resolve any differences concerning the categorizati^^
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of violations.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
NJDEP established the Office of Dispute Resolution in 1994 to help resolve issues in which the
intercession of a neutral third party would substantially enhance the likelihood of resolving the
matter in a fair and timely manner. The Office is involved in site remediation, permitting and
enforcement cases, including matters that have been referred to the Office of Administrative Law
for an adjudicatory hearing as a contested case, as well as problems or disputes that are not yet the
subject of a formal administrative proceeding. The Office of Dispute Resolution provides a forum
other than the administrative and trial courts for resolving a wide range of compliance issues through
mediation or facilitation.
In enforcement matters, this forum allows NJDEP and an alleged violator to resolve technical and
other issues more quickly and at less cost than through litigation. In addition, this forum allows the
parties to address all compliance issues between them, while litigation sometimes results in the
resolution of some issues, but not others. The Office of Dispute Resolution is especially well suited
for resolving complex compliance issues that could not be effectively addressed through litigation.
For example, the Office of Dispute Resolution mediated a case in which the department had
commenced an enforcement action against a permittee. NJDEP would not settle the enforcement
case until the facility achieved compliance. To achieve compliance, the permittee had to obtain a
permit modification from NJDEP's permitting group. To obtain the permit modification, the
permittee had to obtain other approvals from NJDEP's planning group. The Office of Dispute
Resolution helped the parties resolve these compliance issues in a mediation session in which
NJDEP's enforcement, permitting and planning groups actively participated. Had this matter been
litigated, NJDEP may have obtained a favorable decision, but the planning and permitting issues
would not have been resolved in the litigation, and compliance could not have been achieved as
quickly.
Supplemental Environmental Projects
NJDEP believes that significant environmental benefits may be obtained through the appropriate
use of Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs). SEPs are environmentally beneficial projects
which a violator agrees to undertake in settlement of an enforcement action, but which the violator
is not otherwise legally required to perform. The EPA policy for SEPs provides a good framework
for evaluating specific projects, setting appropriate parameters for assessing the value of projects and
considering that value in the calculation of a settlement penalty. Currently, NJDEP does not have
regulations or written guidelines explicitly governing the use of SEPs in the settlement of
enforcement actions. In June 1998, a workshop was conducted with NJDEP Compliance and
Enforcement managers and an EPA consultant to help begin developing an SEP policy for the
department. In SFY 99/2000, NJDEP will consider specific proposals for SEPs on a case-by-case
basis, and use the EPA policy as guidance, while developing a SEP policy.
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Performance Measures
Historically, the performance of environmental compliance and enforcement programs was measured
based mainly upon the number of inspections performed, enforcement actions initiated and the
amount of penalties assessed. More enforcement actions and higher penalty assessments Were
correlated with greater success. And, indeed, aggressive enforcement over the last 25 years has
contributed to the current high levels of compliance by the regulated community. However, it has
become increasingly clear that the number of enforcement actions initiated and penalties assessed
do not, by themselves, indicate progress toward improving compliance, and should be replaced |>v
more appropriate performance indicators. Performance measures should indicate progress toward
meeting established goals, subgoals and milestones. The performance of NJDEP's compliance and
enforcement program should be measured based upon whether the application of compliance and
enforcement strategies result in the timely achievement, maintenance and improvement ^
compliance, thereby reducing the risks and impacts to human health, safety and natural resources
posed by regulated activities. For example, the percentage of regulated entities in compliance or th
relative compliance rate are appropriate indicators of performance. However, NJDEP does not
currently track or manage data in a way that allows NJDEP to determine a relative compliance raj
for industry sectors. Therefore, in SFY 99/2000, NJDEP will be developing a data management
system to improve the manner in which data are managed to allow NJDEP to determine the relativ
compliance rate by media, and thereby improve NJDEP's ability to identify trends and targjl
resources more effectively. Efforts are underway at the national level, as part of the implementatio
of the core accountability measures for the national enforcement and compliance assurance program
to develop better measures, including compliance rates for industry sectors. (NJDEP has son^I
concerns as to whether these are adequate environmental results measures.) EPA will work with
NJDEP to evaluate these national measures, now under development, and determine whether and
how they may be used to set goals and/or evaluate program success.
Some of the program accountability measures established by EPA, such as the number of inspections
and other compliance reviews performed, reflect work outputs, and are not measures 0f
environmental performance. This information, when considered in conjunction with other data, i
important in evaluating compliance and enforcement program activity. For example, if compliant
improves among a certain class of regulated entities, reviewing the mix of tools applied to that clas
of entities (i.e., compliance assistance, inspections, corrections periods, formal enforcement action»\
may help determine the extent to which one or more of these tools contributed to the improve
compliance rate. This information may help NJDEP and EPA select the mix of compliance and
enforcement tools that yield the greatest improvements in compliance for certain classes of
regulated entities. Also, while the deterrence that is achieved through periodic inspections cannot
be quantified, the number of regulated entities within an industry sector that are inspected over
set period of time indicates a level of monitoring or field presence within that sector, which has soin*
association with the level of deterrence being achieved. Similarly, the number of enforcement
actions commenced against noncomplying entities within an industry sector, reflects a level of
enforcement activity within that sector, which has some association with the level of deterrence
being achieved. However, counting the number of inspections or enforcement actions does not
provide, by themselves, any indication of the outcomes achieved through the performance of thes
activities, and thus does not allow EPA, NJDEP or the public to evaluate whether the compliant
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and enforcement program is making progress toward the overall environmental goals, objectives and
milestones for the state. Therefore, in SFY 99/2000, NJDEP and EPA will work together to
establish more appropriate ways to more fully measure the performance of the compliance and
enforcement program.
In SFY 99/2000, NJDEP will continue to provide EPA with facility specific inspection and
enforcement data, including information pertaining to EPA and the state's national core
accountability measures as agreed to by the region and the state, through EPA's national data bases
(AIRS, RCRIS, PCS, SDWIS, etc.), as set forth in the applicable activity commitment tables found
elsewhere in this PPA. Compliance and enforcement information for the NJPDES program is
published annually in March in the Clean Water Enforcement Act Report. In addition, information
regarding the use of injunctive relief, SEPs, and compliance assistance activities will be summarized
in the next Annual Performance Report as per NJDEP commitments for the accountability measures
in the PPA.
Coordinated Permitting and Compliance Assistance Process (One Stop)
As introduced in the Pollution Prevention section of this PPA, the One Stop program is a new
approach to the department's regulatory and compliance processes, whereby a single point of contact,
a Team Leader, provides a wide range of assistance to the applicant. One Stop's benefits include:
a single point of contact; a coordinated and holistic approach to the project; improved sequencing
of major permit and construction milestones; identification of the most significant permit(s) needed
for the project; an up front "go'V'no go" determination on project feasibility; coordinated public
comment where possible; a more directed and efficient permitting path; more opportunities to
integrate pollution prevention concepts; and, an integrated compliance schedule, all which lead to
a better understanding of environmental responsibilities.
Project Teams are formed for all new and some existing major facilities requiring multi-media
environmental permits. Project Teams are also formed for smaller facilities in need of compliance
assistance. The Teams are comprised of representatives from all areas of the department and provide
both the facility and NJDEP with a coordinated assessment of all regulations which apply to the
facility. For those facilities requiring permits, the Team Leader will schedule a pre-application
conference with facility representatives and the internal team to explain how the permit process will
be handled by NJDEP. This meeting serves to prevent barriers and delays in the permitting process
by ensuring that all required permits are identified early in the project and gives the applicant an
informed understanding of the process. The Team will also suggest pollution prevention concepts,
while considering the applicant's alternative production and residuals management approaches, to
ensure that the facility's design embodies the most technically efficient manufacturing techniques.
The Project Team will also develop an Environmental Overview (EO) document, essentially a table
summarizing the applicant's compliance responsibilities, to ensure that the regulated facility is aware
of its environmental responsibilities. The Team will then visit the facility and discuss the EO
document with facility representatives to further ensure that the document is accurate and that the
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facility operator understands the Department's environmental requirements. Usually the Team win
tour the facility with the operator, pointing out possible problem areas and discussing appropriate
solutions. The tour will also assist the facility in identifying additional pollution prevention
measures that may reduce discharges and be cost effective for the facility. The EO document and
the Team's visit to the facility are compliance assistance initiatives and are not part of
Department's routine inspection activities.
EPA manages a national One-Stop Reporting grant program. This federal program is different from
NJDEP's One-Stop approach, described above.
Innovative Environmental Technologies
New Jersey has positioned itself as a leader in the field of environmental technology. To supp.^
and maintain this role, the NJDEP is committed to maximize the availability of information about
innovative environmental technologies and encourage their commercialization and use.
Through a variety of internal, interstate and international efforts, NJDEP and the state will benefit
by using better, faster, cheaper technologies to solve our environmental problems while also buildin
a stronger economy for the state. ®
Internal
Within the agency, NJDEP is developing a technical manual which outlines the framework f0r
establishing a departmental protocol for consistent review and evaluation of innovativ
environmental technologies, as well as an environmental technology certification/verification
process for such technologies. This manual identifies definitions of innovative technology, Ne>v
Jersey statutes and regulations relating to innovative technologies and technology review an
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by the Environmental Commissioners/Secretaries of all six states, the states are working toward the
goal of sharing common data, review protocol and information relevant to approving or permitting
environmental technologies.
Working through a pilot project designed to evaluate twelve technologies, each state is identifying
their particular review, approval and/or permitting requirements related to the pilot technologies.
A thorough analysis of these requirements is underway to identify the similarities and differences
between the states. This process will enable Partnership states to take advantage of these similarities
in the approval and/or permitting process while still recognizing that site-specific conditions and
individual state regulatory requirements will always be necessary.
As a result of several partnership activities including the technology pilot reviews, technical
workshops and industry outreach, the states will develop a Guidance Document for technology
developers, vendors, users and investors. The document will provide valuable information about the
technology evaluation and approval/permitting programs in all six states. Use of the Guidance
Document will assist them in deploying their technologies faster and cheaper in the Partnership
states. It is expected that this effort will serve as a model for other states to follow.
International
On the international front, New Jersey has signed agreements with Israel, France and Thailand. All
three of these agreements address the issue of environmental technology information sharing.
Working with New Jersey Universities and the State Department of Commerce and Economic
Development (Division of International Trade), NJDEP staff are providing the technical expertise
necessary for the implementation of these agreements
Implementation includes such activities as: information and data development and sharing, meetings
and conferences, establishing reciprocity programs, etc. Such agreements, in addition to providing
NJDEP staff with new and valuable information, also can expose New Jersey companies to new and
growing foreign markets.
NJDEP is also working with the New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology in the
development of an agreement with Canada. This agreement will focus on establishing a reciprocity
system for environmental technology certification/verification programs.
Quality Assurance
Consistent with the timeframe for this PPA, NJDEP's Quality Assurance program strategies and
activities will be structured for a 2-year period, covering fiscal years 1999 and 2000.
During the first year of the NJDEP Quality Management Plan (QMP), the resources needed to
support the activities of both the central QA Program and the state's Environmental Laboratory
Certification Program will be shared between the Office of Quality Assurance's (OQA's) Laboratory
Certification Officers and Assistant Quality Assurance Officers. It is through the leveraging of these
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resources, including the three new OQA staff members hired since the beginning of FY99, that Or\
will meet the QA commitments negotiated between the agencies for FY99. During the year, NJTyp^
will continue to reassess the resources needed for the QA and certification programs and /k
activities appropriate for each. OQA will meet quarterly with EPA Region 2 staff to discuss
issues, including both programmatic and resource matters. At the end of the first year of the OVro
NJDEP will develop a revised package of QA work outputs for the second year, based in part otxtwl
Department's hiring plans and on the results of the quarterly discussions with EPA. At that ti
the Department will submit a brief report to EPA, summarizing its progress on QA matters duuri*^
the year, detailing the QA activities to be performed during the second year, and describing11®
important resource considerations.
In addition to the activities described in the QMP, selected quality assurance activities are also list
in the activity commitment tables of this PPA.
Sector-Based Environmental Analyses ("NEPPS 2")
In the Netherlands' National Environmental Policy Plan {National Environmental Pr>lirY P]an ^ -p.
Summary, February 1998), a relative apportionment of the contributions to environmental impa*;
of various societal sectors was developed for a number of measures of environmental quali ^
including: climate change; acidification; eutrophication; air emissions; volatile organic contaminan
(VOCs); particulates and heavy metals; waste disposal; and groundwater depletion. Such*18
approach enables a targeting of resources in a results-based management system by more closei*1
identifying the key categories of contributors to environmental problems. During the period of tK -
PPA, NJDEP in concert with EPA, will explore the application of a similar type of societal secto*8
based approach in New Jersey. NJDEP has tentatively identified six sectors of contributors ^
environmental impacts for this analysis: industry, small business, agriculture, individual*0
transportation, and government. This approach is being referred to as the second generation^
NEPPS in New Jersey or "NEPPS2". This sector-based evaluation is viewed as an extension of th *
work done to date in identifying measures of environmental pressures expressed as cause indicato
in this PPA.
It is anticipated that the sector-based environmental analysis will enhance envim
management by mfomung managers as to the extent that different sectors are esSeTto Z™?**
to envtromnental mparts. In some eases these distinctions are useful because
are needed: for example, different management tools may be available (e.g., reg„£Z
incentives) to encourage envuonmentally sound behavior by industry Uian bv other
entities. In other cases (e.g., nonpoint source pollution from applicati™ of fertiW^f„,TUn
contributionsjcharrcter and quantity, of various societal sJSS^taSSLm
better enable NTOEP and other organizations involved in environmental managenS ,oev^!
adequacy of available management options and detennine if new management
to specific sectoral characteristics, are needed to achieve improved env.rornn^ai™"^ 8^
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example of a sector-based approach in this PPA is the development of indicators which measure the
sector distribution (transportation, government, residential, landfill, industrial) of greenhouse gas
emissions relative to Global Climate Change.
NJDEP and EPA, through their NEPPS and NJDEP's Comparative Risk efforts, will explore means
to attribute relative contributions of these various sectors to environmental problems. At least one
key issue and associated stressors from the PPA will be selected on which to conduct a pilot sector-
based analysis.
Several approaches will be considered to apportion the relative contribution of each of these sectors
to environmental impacts. In some cases, these attributions can be done directly; in other cases,
indirect estimates (e.g., from geographic area or sales volumes) will be needed; in still other cases,
the initial effort might need to focus on planning how to obtain data that would allow future indirect
estimation. Simple approaches might compare emission rates or recycling rates. More complex
approaches that need to be evaluated include:
• multi-media fate and transport models which start from known emissions to various media,
and apportion the resulting contaminants among the various primary and secondary receiving
media through which humans and biota can become exposed.
• industrial ecology and related approaches which examine and model the flows of materials
and wastes through the economy and the environment.
At the end of this PPA, NJDEP will report on its efforts on sector-based analysis, including the
strengths and weaknesses of the approach, as well as critical data needed for a more complete
evaluation. Because of the complexity of this task, NJDEP expects that these efforts will be long
term and continue beyond the timeframe of this PPA.
Environmental Equity
Environmental justice, as defined by EPA, is "the fair treatment for people of all races, cultures and
incomes, regarding the development of environmental laws, regulations and policies." Concerns that
minority populations may bear disproportionate amounts of adverse health and environmental effects
led President Clinton to issue Executive Order 12898 in 1994, directing Federal agency attention on
these issues. EPA responded by developing an Environmental Justice Interim Title VI Guidance
Policy that focuses on the Agency's efforts in addressing these concerns.
NJDEP recognizes these concerns. As such, the Department is moving forward with the
development of a program to ensure environmental equity issues are addressed. NJDEP was been
awarded EPA funding to assist the Department with its Environmental Equity efforts.
It is NJDEP's plan to develop an environmental equity Policy and Process that:
• Provides to NJDEP programs the basis to address EPA's Interim Title VI Guidance
Document;
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• Addresses the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Implementation issues;
• Promotes full participation by the Department programs, representatives from minorities
grass root organizations, industry representatives, local officials and environmental groups.
and
• Integrates an environmental equity Policy and Process into future amendments to the
Performance Partnership Agreement.
The Policy and Process will propose an up-front approach to identify and informally resolVe
situations that may potentially result in the filing of a complaint with EPA or in court pursuant to
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Goals of the Policy and Process may inclu<|c
providing better education about the permitting process, more opportunities for involvement, and
broader dissemination of information. The efforts to identify circumstances that may result in a Tit|e
VI complaint may include an analysis of the population most likely to be impacted by a permitting
decision, an examination of other NJDEP permitted facilities in the area that may contribute to any
effects in the area, and the demographic makeup of the potentially affected area. The efforts at
informal resolution will include an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process involving, at a
minimum, members of the communities likely to be affected, the facility, and the NJDEP.3 Th©
information developed during these activities would be considered by EPA should any Title Vj
administrative complaint be filed with the Agency and may expedite the processing of such a
complaint.
In order to initiate this public policy discussion, NJDEP has created a statewide Environmental
Equity Task Force that met over the past summer. It is anticipated that the task force will provi
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and achieving NEPPS goals by establishing county agreements through CEHA.
The workgroup is made up of representatives from numerous programs in NJDEP including CEHA,
Watershed, Green Acres, Water, Science, Research & Technology, GIS, and Environmental
Planning and Science. A representative from the Office of State Planning also sits on this
committee.
To date, the workgroup has identified two research projects. The first project is funded by NJDEP
through the New Jersey Center for Environmental Indicators, and activities to meet the objectives
of the project will be conducted through the CEHA grants.
The County-Based Research project will explore what environmental data is being collected by
counties and how this data is being used in environmental and land use planning. The project will
create a model state/local partnership agreement that establishes a results-based management
approach to environmental planning at the local level. The agreement will address both the goals
of NEPPS and the needs and concerns of communities. In order to develop the framework for this
model agreement, CEHA counties will be asked to fill out a survey which will query them about
many aspects of planning and environmental data development and collection including: what
environmental data is collected at the county and local level; how is data accessed and stored; are
goals and indicators used in land use. planning; what data needs do counties have; as well as what
technical support is needed to establish a results-based management approach to land use planning.
Based on the survey results, a pilot county performance partnership agreement will be created.
Initially, Burlington County has agreed to partner with NJDEP on the first county agreement. A
second model agreement in another county is also anticipated. This project also includes a municipal
component. The City of Bayonne has agreed to work with NJDEP on an agreement dealing with
environmental issues of particular importance to urban centers. These pilot performance partnership
agreements will assist NJDEP in bringing results-based management to the county and community
level.
The second research project being conducted under the CCI explores ways to explain and train local
leaders on the concepts and processes of NEPPS. The workgroup plans to establish an ad hoc
committee made up of representatives from county and local government to assist in carrying out
this effort. The ad hoc committee will advise the CCI on the best mechanism and forum in which
to conduct and deliver training on results-based management. The Green Mountain Institute for
Environmental Democracy has offered support in carrying out workshops or other types of
appropriate training and outreach to communities. Some of the avenues to reach local leaders under
consideration include presentations at: League of Municipalities, GIS user group quarterly meetings
with health officials, CEHA conference, and county planners monthly meetings. It is anticipated that
a training forum for county and local officials will be planned during the course of this PPA.
Place-Based Approaches
Since its inception in 1970, NJDEP has worked with the public to achieve dramatic improvements
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in environmental quality. The public's role in achieving environmental protection is becoming even
more important as today's environmental work focuses on more intransigent environmental
problems such as: non-point source water pollution; air pollution; redevelopment or ecological
restoration of hazardous waste sites; urban sprawl; habitat loss; global climate change; the decli^
of biological diversity; and the deposition or recycling of pollutants between air, land, and wat«^
These problems have not been fully solved through traditional command- and-control approaches*
Rather, they will require holistic approaches that involve all of our stakeholders in achievijj *
solutions. ®
Place-based environmental protection, incorporating community involvement, sometimes referred
to as "Community-Based Environmental Protection" (CBEP), is a holistic and collaborativ
approach for addressing environmental issues by bringing together stakeholders in a community C
"place" to identify environmental and public health concerns, set priorities, and forge comprehensiv*
solutions. Some of the main principles of place-based environmental protection include: e
~ Focus on a definable geographic area.
~ Working collaboratively with stakeholders through partnerships.
~ Assessing, protecting, and restoring the quality of the environment in these areas
~ Integrating environmental, economic, and social objectives.
NJDEP already encourages citizens and local officials to develop and implement programs
augment state agency efforts to enhance, maintain and protect environmental quality. Integral
development of these programs is the need for local agencies, citizens and environmental groune 1°
1 . * * 1 : i_ i i. . tO
determine local environmental goals and priorities through community-based planning,
determine goals and priorities it is necessary for locals to establish a long-term vision for the°
environs and their community. Once this vision has been determined, they can work together wi*if
state agencies to ensure their community vision is reached and sustained. ^
Some examples of place-based activities already underway within NJDEP include:
Estuaries Management: through the estuary planning and management in the Delawaiw
River Estuary, New York and New Jersey Harbor Estuary and Barnegat Bay Estuary, ip^
organizations have been given significant opportunity to plan and accept responsibility*^
the protection of these vital environmental and economic resources r
Watershed Management- this system to comprehensively manage water resources
geographically defined basis requires extensive coordination with local officials, buainr *
community and environmental organizations. With its "partners" in this effort, NJDEP ^
begun developing watershed management plans for New Jersey's various waterslwf
management areas ^*1
frTS Data Access: numerous local educational and environmental groups have receiv
computerized programs of NJDEP data for local planning purposes ^
Environmental Service Grants: NJDEP provides matching grants to local environment*
agencies to inventory and document environmental resources
Fish Consumption Advisories and Research: this work focuses on the Newark Bay COtnp)
and involves over 100 people from 30 communities regarding fish contamination issu^j*
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including outreach and education of anglers and consumers
• Water Watch: this program provides education and training in basic water monitoring to over
50 organizations across the state
• Environmental Education: provides information and assistance to over 300 teachers annually
• I Irhan Initiative: as part of the Governor's Urban Initiative, NJDEP is pursuing a number of
internal initiatives to serve the needs of urban residents and businesses. This includes the
creation of the Urban Coordinator position to work within the agency to ensure that the
various initiatives complement one another and meet the needs of municipal stakeholders.
• County/Municipal Performance Partnership Agreements: these agreements were described
in the previous section.
Through the above efforts, NJDEP has created a base of cooperation and collaboration for better
oversight of the environment at the local level. Through the NEPPS process, local officials and
organizations will have improved access to a comprehensive understanding of both the state's key
environmental issues and goals, and the status and trends of environmental indicators, and will have
greater insight into the NJDEP programs that are functionally associated with those issues and
indicators. Consequently, local environmental planning and implementation can be more effectively
aligned with NJDEP's strategic environmental directions and endeavors (see County/Local
Partnership section). It is a goal of the NEPPS process to build on this success and integrate its data,
analyses and outputs not only with the work of the New Jersey Office of State Planning but also in
NJDEP's implementation of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, the central organizing
principle of which is "communities of place".
The NJDEP and EPA will work together on identifying additional place-based opportunities and
activities. The agencies will work on evaluating selected place-based efforts and on tracking and
monitoring success at implementing this approach. EPA will continue to provide support to the
NJDEP on selected place-based efforts, as identified in the media-specific goal areas of this
document.
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GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
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Introduction
Global Climate change in New Jersey
Global Climate change in new •»«=¦
New Jersey has inventoried the sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as of 1990 by their major sectors 0f
production' transportation, residential and commercial buildings, industrial operations, landfills and natural resource®
More than 80% of GHGs in New Jersey result from the combustion of fossil fuel to produce energy. Projection,
indicate emissions in New Jersey by 2012 will be approximately 15 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO,) equivalent
higher than they were in 1990.
NJDEP has undertaken several activities to begin addressing the issue of climate change. A Climate Ouuw.
Workgroup consisting of representatives from the NJDEP, nine other agencies of state government, two fed©*!,
agencies and key external stakeholders, was convened in June of 1997 to develop a plan of options for reducing GjjQ
emissions. On March 17, 1998, the NJDEP issued an Adnun.strat.ve Order establishing a NJDEP goal of a 3.S«*
reduction in New Jersey's GHG emissions below 1990 levels by 2005. This represents a 20 million ton reduction j*
C02 equivalents below levels that would occur if "business-as-usual" practices occur.
The ability to achieve the goal of reducing GHG emissions by the amount described above requires an active
collaboration among the business community, utilities, non-profit organizations, academia and government as welt
private citizens Sukeholder group involvement, which was instrumental in developing the list of specific strategy
for each market sector, is discussed in detail in this Report.
tm„i«T«.nt9tinn nf cnecific GHG reduction strategies is only one of three key components to reducing GHGs.
second issue that must be addressed is the need for public officials to lead the effort to heighten awareness of clun*^
change among our citizens and solicit their assistance in developing and implementing solutions. The third area of
emphasis is conducting New Jersey-specific research to obtain more detailed accurate data on fuel use. develop tooU
to evaluate policy options, and support projects evaluating innovative technologies that produce energy while emitti^
less GHGs.
Key Global Climate Change Issues
Th r lobal Climate Change section of the PPG presents a list of milestones/objectives, indicators and strategies f0r
each key market sector contributing to GHG emissions in New Jersey:
industrial operations
residential and commercial buildings
transportation
landfills
* trees and natural resources
The nature of flie activities widiin each area of GHG generation fn wAip/. j . „
upon already-successful initiatives, while others take advantage of innovative ^me strategles e*P«n«t
employed on a large scale. Executing several of these proposals reauirec Ac »«Kta °8,es are not current
modifications to existing policies and/or regulations or by providine financial c • t CC 0 government, either throu»v
on-going process of evaluating which combinati™ Xtentilu£ ' i T ^ ^
quickest and at the lowest cost must be developed. The list ofreemnmx h j"" . latest amount, th
method to quantify estimates of the reductions to be achlv^ JT T'*?t0 rCduCC GHGs ****** ft!
realized. Achievement of the goal ofa 3.5%reducl„TgSSIrZJ^ZT lo^"', T** Stn"e*ies ^uld^
implementation of all of the strategies presented in this section of the PPG °W 2°°5 * predjcated upojj
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Goal/Indicator/Activity Commitment Tables
Global Climate Change
Goal:
Reduce anthropogenic contribution to global warming/sea level rise
Subgoal:
Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in NJ
Milestones/Objectives:
• Total amounts of New Jersey's GHG emissions will be reduced to 1990 levels by 2000. Levels in 2005 will
be 3.5% below 1990 levels (Baseline: New Jersey's GHG emissions in 1990 were 135 million tons of C02
equivalents).
• By 2005, through promotion of redesign of products and training in the use of cleaner technologies, there will
be a 25% increase in clean technologies used by members of the NJ Climate Wise program partnership
(Baseline: New Jersey currently has 30 Climate Wise members).
• Increase/enhance public education and outreach efforts on sea level rise and on other GHG issues.
• By 2012, increase the Class I renewable energies to 4% of total energy sold in the state (Baseline: As of 1998,
Class I renewables comprise 0.05% of total energy sold in the state).
Global Climate Change - S3
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GOALS/INDICATOR/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table
Goal: Reduce anthropogenic contribution to global warming/sea level rise
Subgoal 1: Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in NJ
jData_Ayailability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestone/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Conditions Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data 1
Avail/
Avail/
Avail/ 1
Lead
Lead
Lead 1
Unit
Unit
Unit B
1. Total amounts of NJ'S
PI: TOTAL AMOUNT OF NJ
Y
SI: ANNUAL
Y
j
GHG emissions will be
GHG EMISSIONS USING
EARA
MEASUREMENT OF SEA
EARA
1
reduced to 1990 levels by
USDOE EIA DATA
LEVEL AT SANDY
2000. Levels in 2005
HOOK
will be 3.5% below 1990
levels.
S2: ANNUAL MEAN AIR
Y
TEMPERATURE AT
EARA
NEW BRUNSWICK
S3: NUMBER OF
Lim
DAYS/YEAR @ NEW
EARA
BRUNSWICK WITH:
1) 2" OR MORE OF
PPCT IN A 24 HR.
PERIOD
2) WIND SPEEDS >40
MPH
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Milestone/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
VI- TRANSPORTATION-
TONS 0FC02 PRODUCED
BY CARS, BUSES &
TRUCKS
Y
EARA
Rl: AVERAGE OPERATING
EFFICIENCY IN EXISTING
VEHICLES
R2: PERCENTAGE OF
COMMUTATION BY PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
R3: Number of personal vehicles
powered by alternate fuels (electric,
fuel cells and/or hybrids)
R4: Number of buses powered by
alternate fuels
R5: Percentage of telecommuting by
NJ workforce
R6: Number of participants in parking
cashout program
Lim
BTC
PV GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS:
Y
EARA/
Treasury
R7: TOTAL ENERGY USAGE IN
STATE BUILDINGS
R8: PERCENTAGE OF STATE
PARTICIPATION IN EPA
GREENLIGHTS PROGRAM
R9: USE OF INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS
GEOTHERMAL IN STATE
FACILITIES
RIO: Number of alternate fuel
vehicles in state fleet
Rll: AMOUNT OF CH4
CAPTURED FOR POWER
GENERATION (AMOUNT OF
C02 EQUIVALENTS AVOIDED)
R12: AMOUNT OF C02
EQUIVALENTS AVOIDED
THROUGH INCREASED MSW
RECYCLING
Y
EARA/
BPU/
DOT
OITMD
EARA
EARA
A. TONS OF C02
PRODUCED BY
OPERATING STATE
FACILITIES AND STATE
VEHICLES
B. AVOIDED TONS OF C02
EQUIVALENTS FROM
MSW RECYCLING & CH4
VENTED BY LANDFILLS
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Milestone/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
P4: RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING: TONS OF C02
PRODUCED BY HEATING
AND AIR CONDITIONING
IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES
Y
EARA/
BPU
R13: Number of homes increasing
insulation and use of energy efficient
building materials
R14: Number of new and replacement
appliances (hot water heaters,
refrigerators, furnaces, air
conditioners) meeting EPA
Energystar standards
R15: Number of tree plantings
providing shade to reduce energy
consumption
LIM
EARA/
BPU
P* rOMMFRCIAI
OPERATIONS: TONS OF
C02 BY ENERGY USE IN
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
A. LARGE BUSINESSES
B. SMALL BUSINESSES
Y
EARA
R16: NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS IN EPA
CLIMATE WISE, ENERGYSTAR
BUILDINGS, GREENLIGHTS
AND WASTE WISE PROGRAMS
Data
Avail
EARA
p*- industrial
OPERATIONS: TONS OF
C02 RELEASED DURING
MANUFACTURING
A. LARGE INDUSTRY
B. SMALL INDUSTRY
Y
EARA
R17: NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS IN EPA
CLIMATE WISE, ENERGYSTAR
BUILDINGS, GREENLIGHTS
AND WASTE WISE PROGRAMS
Data
Avail
EARA
P7- Aprirulture: Avoided tons nf
C02 from open space
conservation/land use
N
DPF
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Milestone/Objectives
Cause indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
2: By 2005, through
promotion of redesign of
products and training in
the use of cleaner
technologies, there will
be a 25% increase in
clean technologies for
members of the NJ
Climate Wise program
partnership
R18: PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS OR CLEAN
TECHNOLOGIES
SUBSTITUTIONS &
ASSOCIATED REDUCTIONS IN
EMISSIONS TO ALL MEDIA
FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE NJ
CLIMATE WISE PARTNERSHIP
(CPM)
Y
EARA
3: Increase/enhance
public education and
outreach efforts on sea
level rise and on other
GHG issues
R19: Number of coastal communities
visited to be informed about sea level
rise - causes, impacts and mitigation
strategies
R20: Number of community groups
and schools visited to discuss climate
change and sea level rise
N
NJGS/
EARA 1
4: By 2012, increase the
Class 1 renewable
energies to 4% of total
energy sold in the state
P 8: ALL SECTORS OF USE
OF ENERGY INCLUDING
COMMERCIAL,
RESIDENTIAL, SMALL &
LARGE INDUSTRY,
AGRICULTURAL &
GOVERNMENT -TOTAL
KW USED
Y
OITMD
R21: INCREASE IN THE STATE
TOTAL KW USED SUPPLIED BY
CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY
TECHNOLOGIES - REDUCED
C02 EQUIVALENTS
Y
OITMD
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Global Climate Change: Part 2, Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
I Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management &
EPA Commitment
EPA
Source
Reporting
Reporting
Information on
Research and/or collect,
EARA
Climate
Annual internal report
Provide information &
NJ Partnership
GHG emissions &
tabulate, interpret and
Wise
assistance to program
as needed &
energy usage
report information
support of
By-yearly report to EPA
participants to reduce
USDOE-EIA
from/through:
NJ
emissions of greenhouse
1605
1. voluntary
Partnership
gases
reporting by
1605b
utilities & industry
Analyze indicator data on
Reporting
2. USDOE Energy
annual basis & summarize
Program
Information
results of cumulative
Agency (EIA) data
energy use, energy savings
3. Transportation
& emissions reductions
use (vehicle miles
achieved through
traveled, public
implementation of the
transit, average fuel
actions committed to by
economy)
members of EPA's
4. Data on energy
Climate Wise Program
efficiency of
(CPM)
residential &
commercial
Peer review of data
construction
summaries
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Data Management &
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Develop the State
Action Plan to meet
goals of reducing
NJ GHG emissions:
a. To 1990 levels
by 2000
b. 3.5% below 1990
levels by 2005
Completion of State
Action Plan in 1999*
* the other activity
commitments in this
section also support the
Action Plan
EARA,
BPU,
DOE
EPA State
& Local
Climate
Change
Programs
Phase II
grant
Preparation of State Action
Plan
Funding for Phase II grant
Publication,
both written &
electronic, of
NJ State
Action Plan
Develop Carbon
Emissions Trading
Program Design
Develop trading program
design specifications:
report completed by
September 30,1999
AQM
EPA State
& Local
Climate
Change
Programs
Phase III
grant
Preparation of Carbon
Emissions Trading
Program design
Funding for Phase III grant
Participation on project
design team
Publication,
both written &
electronic
form, of Plan
design
Develop Landfill
Methane Emissions
Reduction
Quantification
Protocol
Develop trading program
design specifications
Completion date not
specified
AQM
EPA State
& Local
Climate
Change
Programs
Phase III
grant
Preparation of
Quantification Protocol
design
Funding for Phase III grant
Participation on project
design team
Publication,
both written &
electronic
form, of Plan
design
Assist Department
of Community
Affairs with energy
efficiency housing
project involving
innovative
technologies
Liaison with innovative
technologies such as fuel
cells and photovoltaics
EARA,
BPU,
DOE
DCA
grant
Assistance with
preparation of RFP
Peer review of final report
Funding
Publication,
both written &
electronic
form, of
project design
specifications
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3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
Develop
research
proposals on:
1. Innovative
technology
evaluations of
a. Fuel cells
b. Alternate fuel
vehicles
c. Geothermal
systems
2. Public
I opinion of
I proposed GHG
mitigation
strategies
3. Tree planting
in urban,
suburban and
rural locations
Prepare proposals
Manage contracts
EARA
Potential
sources:
USEPA,
USDOE,
US Forest
Service
Report results when complete
Peer review of proposals
Assistance
with
information
distribution
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1 Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Conduct
education and
outreach
programs for
government
entities,
community
groups and
schools on
impacts and
remedies related
to sea level rise
and climate
change
Prepare outreach materials
Conduct meetings
Develop climate change curricula for
inclusion in State core curriculum
AQM
USEPA,
USDOE
Publication of outreach materials
Assist with the
preparation of outreach
materials
Assist with the logistics
for setting up meetings
Assist with meeting
presentations
Information
distribution
via EPA
Climate
Change
Website
4. Strategy Evaluation
1 Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
| NEPPS
Measure and report tons of C02 emitted
and correlate yearly changes by total
State and individual transportation,
government, residential housing,
industrial operations and landfill market
sectors as identified in State Action Plan
EARA
USEPA
Report results when complete
Peer review of data and
reports
Assistance
with
information
distribution
Develop
research project
to evaluate the
economic and
environmental
consequences of
I proposed GHG
1 mitigation
I strategies
Develop contract to conduct assessment
study
Evaluate results of study
Completion date not specified
EARA
USEPA,
USDOE
Presentation of study results
Funding for Phase III
Grant
Participation on project
design team
Peer review of results
Publication,
both in
written and
in electronic
form of
report
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AIR QUALITY/RADIATION
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Introduction
Air Quality, Radiation Exposure, and Indoor Radon in New Jersey
This section describes work which related to public exposure to pollutants and other harmful material that moves
through the air.
AIR QUALITY: The air in New Jersey is affected by many naturally occurring and manmade pollutants, and air
quality in the state varies significantly depending on location, time and weather conditions. While there are no clear
or fixed boundaries over which air quality can be described, geographic air sheds have been defined, primarily for
the purpose of developing strategies to control air pollution. New Jersey is part of four major air sheds each of
which is associated with a metropolitan area (New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Allentown - Bethlehem).
Within each air shed, air quality is affected both by local emissions and by pollution which is transported into the
area by the prevailing winds. Transported pollution has a serious impact on New Jersey's air quality just as pollution
from New Jersey affects areas downwind of it. NJDEP participates in many multi-state efforts to control this
pollution. Within New Jersey itself, there are a wide variety of air pollution sources. These can generally be
categorized as mobile sources (such as cars and trucks), stationary sources (such as chemical factories, sewage
treatment plants, and utility power plants), and miscellaneous sources (such as use of consumer products, and home
oil or wood combustion for heating). The pollutants emitted by these sources may also impact water quality and
ecosystem health in this state if they are deposited on New Jersey's aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
INDOOR RADON: In addition to focusing on pollutants in the four major air sheds, the NJDEP is also concerned
with the quality of indoor air for New Jersey residents. Indoor air may also be affected by a variety of sources, from
indoor application of pesticides and use of various consumer products to infiltration of outdoor pollution. The
primary responsibilities for NJDEP related to indoor air pollutants are indoor application of pesticides and infiltratio
of radon. Pesticides applications are described elsewhere in this document and radon infiltration is covered here **
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that is a naturally occurring decay product of uranium-
238. The diluting effect of the atmosphere results in a relatively low outdoor radon concentration. However, in
confined homes and buildings, radon can become concentrated to unhealthy levels.
RADIATION EXPOSURE: The use of nuclear technology for energy production and in mining, manufacturing and
medical industries can increase the public's exposure to radiation. Radiation is a proven cause of human cancer; the
prevailing scientific belief is that any exposure to radiation increases the risk of cancer. The indicators listed under
this goal area will be used to determine die risks associated with specific nuclear technology practices.
Key Air Quality & Radiation Issues
In the NJDEP Draft Strategic Plan, the key environmental issues related to the Clean Air Goal are identified as: 1)
Exposure to air pollutants in excess of national standards; 2) Exposure to Toxic Air Contaminants; and 3) Air
Deposition. These issues plus some quality of life issues are addressed here and represented in the subgoals listed
below. The Safe and Healthy Communities Goal in the Strategic Plan includes issues related to radiation exposure
resulting from human activities and radon exposure from natural resources. These are also addressed in this section
In this Performance Partnership Agreement, pollution prevention is addressed as a major cross-cutting issue with the
goal of incorporating pollution prevention as a primary strategy for achieving the goals of the eight major topic
areas. To that end, issues relating to pollution prevention have also been addressed in this section.
The following tables summarize the environmental indicators that will be used to measure progress toward meetine
our NJDEP goals and subgoals for Clean Air, as well as portions of the pollution prevention and radiation issues in
the NJDEP Strategic Plan Section on Safe & Healthy Communities (Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table). Part 1 is
followed by tables that list many of the activities that will be carried out in FY99 & FYOO to move toward meeting
these Goals (Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables). Part 2 is broken down into 3 sets of tables. The first set
addresses the outdoor air quality issues that fall under Subgoals #1 through #4. The second set applies to reducing
radiation risk (Subgoal #5); and the third set applies to indoor radon (Subgoal #6).
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Areas for discussion at the mid-point of this Agreement
There are some issues related to NJDEP and EPA activities and commitments that could not be resolved in the time
during which this agreement was prepared because they depend on policy decisions that are yet to be made by EPA
headquarters or by other agencies. These issues will be discussed at the mid-point of the Agreement and may be
addressed in an addendum at that time if firm policies have been articulated at that point. These issues include: 1)
Developing a plan for addressing Visibility in the Brigantine Wildlife Refuge; 2) Rulemaking to reflect federal New
Source Review (NSR) reform; and 3) Redesignation of the Warren County sulfur dioxide non-attainment area.
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Goal/Indicator/Activity/Commitment T ables
Air Quality /Radiation
GOAL: To ensure a high quality of life for the residents of New Jersey by preserving, sustaining, protecting ^
enhancing the air environment. Air quality across the state should be healthful for all its citizens and of sufficient
purity not to degrade the quality of life or cause undue economic loss.
Subgoal #1: Bring the entire state into attainment for all criteria air pollutants and maintain air quality in areas
already meeting health standards.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Attain the 1-hour and 8-hour air quality standards for ozone (03) statewide by 2007 (by 2005 in the south
for 1-hour ozone) (Baseline: There is statewide non-attainment for both ozone standards).
• Keep carbon monoxide (CO) levels below NAAQS standards in New Jersey (Baseline: CO concentration®
at all monitor sites are meeting the standards).
• Maintain current attainment status for inhalable particulate matter (PM10), and attain the new air quality
standard for fine particulates (PM2.5) by 2007 (Baseline: There is attainment of the PM10 standard
statewide. A network of PM2.5 monitors will be established in 1999 to assess attainment).
• Maintain current attainment status for lead (Pb) (Baseline: There is attainment of Pb standards statewide1)
• Maintain current attainment status for nitrogen dioxide (N02) (Baseline: There is attainment of NO
standards statewide).
• Attain sulfur dioxide (S02) standard statewide by 2000 (Baseline: The only remaining S02 nonattainment
area is in Warren County).
• Alert public to unhealthfiil air quality conditions.
Subgoal#2: Minimize exposure to air toxics.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, major industrial facilities will reduce air toxic emissions to meet national toxic emission standard
(Baseline: As of October 1998, EPA has promulgated 26 MACT standards for these sources).
• Reduce toxics emissions from motor vehicles.
• Identify and correct mercury problems related to air emissions.
• Identify hotspots of exposure to air toxics and reduce emissions which lead to those exposures.
• By 2005, through pollution prevention techniques, industrial facilities will reduce the quantity of toxic
chemicals generated as production related waste by 50% from 1993 levels (Baseline: Under development)
Subgoal #3: Reduce levels of air deposition.
Milestones/objectives:
• Reduce regional air deposition by implementing the federal acid rain program.
• By 2010, total air deposition loading to land and water in New Jersey will be reduced compared with 199g
levels (Baseline: Baseline monitoring began in 1998).
Subgoal #4: Minimize the adverse effects of air pollution on the quality of life in New Jersey.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Protect visibility in the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge (Class 1 Area) and selected urban areas.
• Reduce nuisance complaints (primarily odors and soiling).
• Reduce cost of compliance with air quality standards.
Subgoal #5: Reduce global and transboundary radiation risk.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Prevent unnecessary exposure to patients, radiation workers and the public from nuclear medicine
procedures (Baseline: under development).
• Reduce the number of incidents involving radioactive devices (Baseline: In FY95, there were 36 incidents-
in FY96, there were 49 incidents; in FY97, there were 85 incidents). *
• By 2005, 25% reduction in unnecessary exposure to workers from nonionizing RadioFrequency (RF)
radiation (Baseline: As of 1998, 5% reduction).
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• By 2005, 75% compliance rate with N.J.A.C. 7:28-48 Registration of Nonionizing Radiation Producing
Sources (Baseline: As of 1998, 25% compliance rate).
• By 2002, all locations where Type 1 & 2 New Jersey radioactive materials licenses are held will be mapped
on GIS (Baseline: No mapping done as of 1998).
• By 2005, reduce radiation entrance exposure to patient from medical diagnostic x-ray procedure by 10%
(Baseline: under development).
• By 2007, improve image quality by 15% for diagnostic x-ray procedures (Baseline: under development).
• By 2005, reduce patient radiation dose from mammography screening procedures by 10% (Baseline: From
1985 - 1997, the patient dose has decreased to a level of 1.8 milligrays).
• By 2005, improve mammography image quality by 15% (Baseline: From 1985 - 1997, the image quality
has improved to a level of over 90%).
• Maintain average license exam score of New Jersey program graduates above the national average score
(Baseline: 1997 national average for diagnostic is 83.7, NJ average is 85.6; for nuclear medicine, national
average is 80.4, NJ average 84.2; for therapy, national average is 80.8, NJ average is 87.4)
• Reduce or control the airborne radiological emissions from nuclear power plants to below 10 milliRem/year
(Baseline: under development).
• Reduce or control the number of unmonitored pathways for airborne radiological emissions to under 10% of
annual reportable discharge (Baseline: under development).
Subgoal #6: To reduce radon-induced lung cancers in New Jersey by having all buildings tested for radon and,
where appropriate, mitigated.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005,25% of the homes in New Jersey will have tested for radon (Baseline: As of 1996, 10% of New
Jersey homes were tested).
• By 2005, reduce radon exposure in homes with concentrations above 4 pCi/1 by 35% (Baseline: As of
1998, at least 82,000 homes were tested at greater than or equal to 4pCi/L and at least 28,000 homes have
been mitigated).
• By 2005, all New Jersey schools in Tier 1 will have tested for radon.
• By 2005, all schools in Tier 1 with radon concentrations above 4 pCi/1 will be mitigated for radon
(Baseline: Current data show approximately 300 schools in New Jersey have been tested. An FY2000 grant
project will develop a baseline for the above two milestones).
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GOALS/INDICATOR/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: AIR QUALITY/RADIATION
Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table
Subgoal #1: Bring the entire state into attainment for all criteria air pollutants and maintain air quality in areas already meeting health standards.
(Data Availability - Y - Yes, N - No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
\— - — -J • - —»
I Milestone/objective
•• —> -— 1 - —
Cause Indicators
7 —
Data
r 1—
Condition Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data
D
(Emissions, etc.)
Avail/
(Air concentrations,
Avail/
Avail/
I
Lead
deposition, etc.)
Lead
Lead
I
Unit
Unit
Unit
11. Attain the 1 -hour and
PI. Base year emission
Y
SI. Ambient ozone levels from
Y
R1. Increased availability of public
N
18-hour air quality
inventory for VOC (volatile
at least 14 sites
transportation
| standards for ozone
organic compounds) and
# OF EXCEEDANCES
Y /
R2. Status of motor vehicle control
Y
I statewide by 2007 (by
NOx (nitrogen oxides)
AM
program including # of LEVs and
12005 in the south for 1-
P2. PROJECTED
Y
# of people exposed and
Y
ZEVs in fleet
hour ozone)
EMISSIONS FOR VOC
duration
R3. STATUS OF MECHANICS
Y/
AND NOx AFTER SIP
S2. Emergency room
F
TRAINING FOR ENHANCED
TC
IMPLEMENTATION
admissions and mortality data
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
P3. AMBIENT
Y/
for respiratory related illness
R4. Reductions in ozone precursors
Y
PRECURSOR LEVELS
AM
S3. Crop and ecosystem injury
N
emissions through Operating Permit
P4. VEHICLE MILES
Y/
Program
TRAVELED
AQP
R5. ENERGY USAGE
Y/
P5. Average precursor
F
REDUCTION RESULTING
P2PC
emission per vehicle
FROM ENERGY
P6. Annual Actual Emissions
Y
CONSERVATION PROJECTS
from major sources
(CPM)
(Emission Statement
Program)
P7. Proportion of all trips
Y
made by transit, bicycling
US
and walking (State Plan)
census
P8. PRECURSOR
Y, F/
EMISSIONS DUE TO
P2PC
ENERGY
CONSERVATION
'
PROJECTS
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1 Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
Data
Condition Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data
(Emissions, etc.)
Avail/
(Air concentrations,
Avail/
Avail/
Lead
deposition, etc.)
Lead
Lead
Unit
Unit
Unit
2. Keep Carbon
P9. Mobile source emissions
Y
S4. Ambient CO levels from at
Y
R6. Status of implementation of Clean
Y
Monoxide (CO) levels
inventory
least IS sites
Fuel Fleet Program (by advanced
below the NAAQS in
P10. Average CO emission
F
# OF EXCEEDANCES
Y/
technology vehicle component of the
New Jersey
per vehicle
AM
LEV program)
PI 1. Traffic congestion
N
# of people exposed and
Y
R7. Reductions in CO emissions
Y
P12. VEHICLE MILES
Y/
duration
through Operating Permit Program
TRAVELED
AQP
PI 3. % of vehicles passing
Y
inspection
|
3. Maintain current
P14. TSP and PMI0
F
S5.TSP concentrations from at
Y
R8. Reduction in TSP and PM-10
Y |
attainment status for
allowable emissions reported
least 2 sites
emissions through Operating Permit
inhalable particulate
in AIMS
Y
S6. PM-10 concentrations from
Y
Program
matter (PM10), and
P15. TSP and PM,0 actual
at least 8 sites
attain the new air quality
emissions reported in
U OF EXCEEDANCES
Y/
standard for fine
Emissions Statements
N
AM
particulates (PM2.5) by
P16. Fine particulate
# of people exposed and
Y
2007.
emission and precursor
inventory
duration
57. PM-2.5 concentrations from
new sites
58. Composition of particles
59. Emergency room
admissions and mortality data
for respiratory- related illness
Lim
Lim
F
4. Maintain current
PI7. Pb allowable emissions
F
S10. Pb data from at least 2 sites
Y
R9. Reduction in Pb emissions
Y
attainment status for lead
reported in AIMS
# OF EXCEEDANCES
Y/
through Operating Permit Program
(Pb)
P18. Pb actual emissions
Y
AM
reported in Emissions
Statements
# of people exposed and
duration
S11. Accumulation of lead in
the environment
Y
N
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Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
(Emissions, etc.)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(Air concentrations,
deposition, etc.)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
5. Maintain current
attainment status for
nitrogen dioxide (N02)
PI 9. NOx allowable
emissions reported in AIMS
P20. NOx actual emissions
reported in Emissions
Statements
F
Y
S12. N02 data from at least 10
sites
# OF EXCEEDANCES
# of people exposed and
duration
Y
Y/
AM
Y
RIO. Reduction in NOx emissions
through Operating Permit Program
V
6. Attain sulfur dioxide
jSC^j^jandard statewide
P21. S02 allowable
emissions reported in AIMS
P22. S02 actual emissions
reported in Emissions
Statements
F
Y
513. S02 data from at least IS
sites
# OF EXCEEDANCES
# of people exposed and
duration
514. S02 data collected by
Penn. Power and Light
Y
Y/
AM
Y
Y
R11. Reduction in S02 emissions
through Operating Permit Program
Y
7. Alert public to
unhealthful air quality
conditions
P23. Pollutant emissions (see
above)
P24. Weather conditions
P25. Acute releases
Y
Y
Y
515. AIR POLLUTION
LEVELS CONVERTED TO
POLLUTANT STANDARDS
INDEX (PSI)
516. Health advisories
517. Regional air quality
reports distributed to media
Y/
AM
Y
Y
R12. Timeliness of health advisories
N
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Subgoal #2: Minimize exposure to toxic air contaminants.
Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
(Emissions, etc)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(Air concentrations,
deposition, etc.)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data 1
Avail/ 1
Lead
Unit
8. By 2005, major
industrial facilities will
reduce air toxic
emissions to meet
national toxic emission
standards
P26. Actual emissions from
the toxic release inventory
(TRI) and from the Release
and Pollution Prevention
Report (RPPR) (CPM)
P27. Allowable emissions
data from AIMS
Y
F
S18. Ambient air
concentrations for some HAPS
at 1 UATMP (Urban Air
Toxics Monitoring Program)
site in Camden (CPM)
Y
R13. Trends in emissions or use
reduction indicated by facilities
submitting Pollution Prevention plans
F
9. Reduce toxics
emissions from motor
vehicles
P28. Mobile source
inventory speciated for air
toxics
N
SI 9. AMBIENT AIR
CONCENTRATIONS OF
BENZENE, ETC, AT 3
PAMS SITES (CPM)
S20. Ambient air
concentrations of other air
toxics from mobile sources
Y/
AM
N
R14. Number of HDV (heavy duty
vehicles) inspected
Y
10. Identify and correct
mercury problems
related to air emissions
P29. Status and trends of
mercury loading to air from
NJ point sources
Y
521. Mercury levels in ambient
air
522. Wet and dry deposition of
mercury
523. Mercury levels in fish
Lim
Y
Lim
R15. Mercury emission reduction
resulting from implementation of
Control and Prohibition of Mercury
Emission (NJAC 7:27-27)
Y
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Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
Data
Condition Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data 1
(Emissions, etc)
Avail/
(Air concentrations,
Avail/
Avail/ |
Lead
deposition, etc.)
Lead
Lead B
Unit
Unit
Unit I
11. Identify hotspots of
P30. Emissions data from
F
S24.METALS
Y/
|
exposure to air toxics
AIMS
Y
CONCENTRATION DATA
AM
D
and reduce emissions
P31.TRI and RPPR data
F
FROM AT LEAST 1 SITE
fl
which lead to those
P32. Data from Emissions
S25. Ambient air
Y
exposures
Statements
P33. Mobile source
emissions
N
concentrations of benzene, etc.
at 3 PAMS sites
526. Ambient air
concentrations for HAPS at 1
UATMP site
527. Environmental sampling
around municipal waste
combustors
Y
Lim
12. By 2005, through
S28. COMPARISON OF NJ
Y
R16. CHANGES IN
F
pollution prevention
POLLUTION
THROUGHPUT/CHEMICAL
techniques, industrial
PREVENTION TRENDS
USE, NONPRODUCT OUTPUT &
facilities will reduce the
COMPARED TO US
RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS
quantity of toxic
POLLUTION
SUBSTANCES ON A
chemicals generated as
PREVENTION TRENDS
STATEWIDE BASIS (CPM)
production related waste
(CPM)
R17. MEASURES OF CHANGES
F
by 50% from 1993 levels
IN THROUGHPUT/CHEMICAL
USE, NONPRODUCT OUTPUT, &
RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES RESULTING
FROM ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
CHANGES (CPM)
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Subgoal #3: Reduce levels of air deposition
Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
(emissions, etc.)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(Air concentrations,
deposition, etc.)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
13. Reduce regional
P34. National Acid
Y
S29. ACIDIC LOADING IN
Y/
R18. Emissions reduction as a
Y
air deposition by
Deposition Inventory for
DEPOSITION DATA
AM
result of implementation of
implementing the
S02 and NOx
COLLECTED AT 3 SITES
NOx RACT (Reasonable
federal acid rain
Available Control
program
Technology) rules.
R19. Status of
Y
implementation of NOx
budget program
14. By 2010, total air
deposition loading to
land and water in New
Jersey will be reduced
compared with 1998
levels.
P3S. Emissions can be
found in several different
databases, including:
a) National Acid
Deposition Inventory
a) AIRS
b) TRI
c) RPRR
d) EPA Hg Report to
Congress
e) Northeast He Report
Y
S30. AIR AND RAINFALL
CONCENTRATIONS FOR
ORGANICS, NUTRIENTS
AND METALS AT 9 SITES
Y /
AM
R20.Concentrations of
analysts in water and soil at
sensitive watersheds
N
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Subgoal #4: Minimize the adverse affects of air pollution on the quality of life in New Jersey
Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
(Emissions, etc)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(Air concentrations,
deposition, etc.)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
15. Protect visibility in
a) the Brigantine
National Wildlife
Refuge (Class 1 Area)
b) selected urban areas
P36. Allowable emissions
reported in AIMS
P37. Actual emissions
reported in Emissions
Statements
P38. Emissions data from
other states
F
Y
Lim
531. Visibility monitoring
(Visual Range )
532. Observational data
Lim
Lim
R21. Number of PSD permit
applications reviewed and
coordinated with federal
land manager
Y
16. Reduce nuisance
complaints (primarily
odors and soiling)
P39. Complaints received
P40. Inventory of odorous
and corrosive substances
Y
N
S33. Soiling index (Smoke
shade)
N
R22. Number of complaints
received/resolved
Y
17. Reduce cost of
compliance with air
quality standards
P41. Cost to industry
P42. Impact of failure to
make progress because it is
too burdensome
N
N
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Subgoal #5: Reduce Global and Transboundary Radiation Risk
Milestone/Objective
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
18. Prevent unnecessary
exposure to patients,
radiation workers and the
public from nuclear
medicine procedures.
P43. Development of new
radioactive materials and new
applications in the use of
radioactive materials.
NJ-BER
USNRC
S34. Lack of compliance with
existing regulations, regulatory
guidance documents and license
conditions.
Inadequate oversight of licenses
and inadequate inspection
program by licensing agency.
NJBER
USNRC
R23. The number of violations of the
regulations and conditions of the
license ultimately leading to
misadministrations, contamination
and uncontrolled radioactive
materials and radioactive waste.
NJBER I
USNRCI
19. Reduce the number of
incidents involving
radioactive devices.
P44. Status and trends in the
industrial uses of devices
containing radioactive
materials.
NJ-BER
USNRC
S35. Lack of regulatory
oversight of these devices by
regulating agencies and poor
control and accountability of the
devices by the licensees which
leads to loss and improper
disposal of the devices.
NJBER
USNRC
R24. The number of devices
containing radioactive material that
either intentionally or unintentionally
are disposed of improperly leading to
unnecessary exposure to scrap metal
workers and the public.
NJBER
USNRC
20. By 2005, 25% reduction
in unnecessary exposure to
workers from non-ionizing
Radio Frequency (RF)
radiation.
P45. Status and trends of
manufacturing and other
industrial uses of non-
ionizing producing sources.
Lim
S36. Status and trends of worker
exposure to non-ionizing
radiation during manufacturing.
Lim
R25. Number of worker injuries due
to either misuse or improperly
shielded non-ionizing radiation
producing machines.
Lim I
21. By 2002, all locations
where Type 1 & 2 New
Jersey radioactive materials
licenses are held will be
mapped on GIS.
P46. Status and trends of
NARM radioactive materials
usage in NJ.
NA
S37. Emergency response
activities may be required at
larger facilities. Tie in with
other DEP issued permits which
may also be held by the facility.
NA
R26. Coordinated inspection process
with other areas of the DEP.
NA
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Milestone/Objective
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
22. By 2005, reduce patient
radiation dose from
mammography screening
procedures by 10%.
P47. X-ray machine out of
calibration and operator error
NJ-BRH
and FDA
S38. Inspection data
NJ-
BRH
and
FDA
R27. Inspection data
NJ-
BRH
and
FDA
23. In executing the
contract with FDA, by
2005, improve
mammography image
quality by 15%.
P48. X-ray machine out of
calibration and operator error
NJ-BRH
and FDA
S39. Inspection data
NJ-
BRH
and
FDA
R28. Inspection data
NJ-
BRH I
and I
FDA
24. Maintain average
license exam score of New
Jersey program graduates
above the national average
score.
P49. Educational program
curriculum, educators'
credentials and training
NJ-BRH
and FDA
S40. Test scores
ARRT
and
DANB
R29. Test scores
ARRT
and
DANB
25. Reduce or control the
airborne radiological
emissions from nuclear
power plants to below 10
milliRem/year.
P50. Status and trend for
man-made radionuclides
discharged from 2 nuclear
power plant sites.
NJDEP
NARIP
S41. Bi-weekly analysis of air
charcoals and particulate filters
for gross beta and specific
gamma.
NJDEP
NARIP
R30. Quarterly reports for samples
collected near two nuclear power
plant sites in NJ to meet USNRC
10CFR20 Appendix B requirements.
NJDEP
USNRC
26. Reduce or control the
number of unmonitored
pathways for airborne
radiological emissions to
under 10% of annual
reportable discharge.
P51. Status and trend for
airborne discharge of
radionuclides through
Radiation Monitoring System
(RMS) from 2 nuclear power
plant sites in NJ.
NJDEP
USNRC
S42. Conduct special
inspections regarding the RMS
inside the nuclear power plants.
Track with environmental data.
NJDEP
USNRC
R31. Inspection reports in
coordination with the USNRC.
NJDEP
USNRC
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Subgoal #6: To reduce radon-induced lung cancers in New Jersey by having all buildings tested for radon, and where appropriate, mitigated.
I
Milestone/objective
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
27. By 2005, 25% of the
homes in NJ will have
tested for radon.
P52. RADON
POTENTIAL AREAS AS
DEFINED BY THE NJ
TIER MAP AND TIER
LIST
(Note: even areas defined as
medium and low radon
potential areas may have
high radon concentrations)
Y-Radon
Program
543. AVERAGE INDOOR
RADON CONCENTRATION
PER COUNTY IN NJ
544. NUMBER OF HOMES
*4PCI/L, iSOPCI/L,
*100PCI/L PER COUNTY IN
NJ (CPM)
Y-Radon
Program
R32. NUMBER OF HOMES
TESTED VS. NUMBER OF
OCCUPIED HOMES (CPM)
Y-RadorJ
Program
28. By 2005, reduce radon
exposure in homes that
have concentrations >
4pCi/l by 35%.
P53. RADON
POTENTIAL AREAS AS
DEFINED BY THE NJ
TIER MAP AND TIER
LIST (Note: even areas
defined as medium and low
radon potential areas may
have high radon
concentrations)
Y-Radon
Program
S45. AVERAGE RADON
CONCENTRATION IN
HOMES WITH INDOOR
RADON
CONCENTRATIONS
*4PCI/L
Y-Radon
Program
R33. NUMBER OF
MITIGATIONS REPORTED
R34. Average indoor radon
concentration before and after
mitigation
R35. Exposure reduction achieved
by mitigation
Y-Rador
Program
Lim
Lim
29. By 2005, all NJ schools
in Tier 1 will have tested
for radon.
P54. RADON
POTENTIAL AREAS AS
DEFINED BY THE NJ
TIER MAP AND TIER
LIST (Note: even areas
defined as medium and low
radon potential areas may
have high radon
concentrations)
Y-Radon
Program
S46. NUMBER OF SCHOOLS
IN TIER 1 AREA
Y-Radon
Program
R36. Number of schools in Tier 1
tested vs. total number of schools in
Tier 1
Lim
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M ilestone/objective
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
30. By 2005, all schools in
Tier 1 with radon
concentrations greater than
or equal to 4 pCi/1 will be
mitigated for radon. (CPM)
PS5. RADON
POTENTIAL AREAS AS
DEFINED BY THE NJ
TIER MAP AND TIER
LIST (Note: even areas
defined as medium and low
radon potential areas may
have high radon
concentrations)
Y-Radon
Program
S47. Number of schools in Tier
1 with concentrations *4pCi/l
Lim
R37. Number of mitigations
reported vs. number of schools in
Tier 1 with indoor radon
concentrations of 4 pCi/1 or greater
Lim
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GOALS/INDICATORS /ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLE: AIR QUALITY
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA |
Reporting |
Ambient
Monitoring
Operate and maintain the state's ambient
air monitoring network
AM
PPG
State
Daily index, annual report, AIRS
(Aerometric Information Retrieval
System) reports (CPM)
Participate in Annual
Network Review. Provide
technical support and
conduct performance
audits.
Photochemical
Assessment
Monitoring
(PAMS)
Continue to implement PAMS program
AM
PPG
State
AIRS data reports. Regional data
assessment reports (CPM)
Provide technical support
and QA samples for
program
Emissions
Inventory
Continue to collect emission statement
data on an annual basis
Continue to perform periodic emission
inventory every 3 years (96,99, )
AQP
State
PPG
Precision and accuracy of data
reported by industry.
Provide technical support
on updates to inventory
techniques and emission
factors
Stack Testing
and CEMS
(Continuous
Emission
Monitoring
Systems)
Oversee compliance monitoring and
CEMS audits
TS
PPG
State
Ad hoc reports on CEMS audits as
completed (CPM)
Share in reviews of Title
IV CEMS plans and audits
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Quality
Assurance
(QA) and
Quality Control
(QC)
Continue to implement sound QA/QC
program for all air program measurement
systems including air monitoring,
emissions inventory and permit
compliance monitoring
AM
AQP
TS
OQA
PPG
State
Precision and accuracy data for air
monitoring data
Provide Technical support
and regional standards
including reference
photometer
Community
Right to Know
(CRTK) data
Collect State and Federal chemical
inventory and environmental release data
CRIP
State
Attainment
Assessment
Evaluate 8-hour ozone concentrations
AQP
PPG
State
Report'on attainment status for 8-
hour ozone by July 1999
For ozone, provide final
guidance, and opportunity
to comment on draft
guidance
Administrator approval of
designation for 8-hour
ozone
Compliance/
Enforcement
information
Maintain facility specific inspection
records and compliance histories.
AEQE
PPG
State
Available at DEP Field Offices and
DEP, Trenton
Air Deposition
Project
Fund a 9 site network to measure air
deposition in rain and in air particulates
DSRT
State
PPG
Annual contractor report on ambient
levels of nutrients, toxic organics,
and metals (including mercury)
Funding Support
Collaboration on data
interpretation
Relationship
between trees
and air quality
Coordinate with NEPPS Land and Natural
Resources Workgroup (see Forestry
Indicators) on the following projects:
I. Jersey City Forestry Project
1 2. Forest Health Monitoring Program
AM
DSRT
State
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Develop tools
for assessing
the efficacy of
pollution
prevention
techniques
1. Development of protocol for calculating
emission reductions that result from
voluntary energy conservation activities
(with Rutgers and Region 2)
2. Develop and build Multi-media Release
Table as a measurement tool for materials
accounting & environmental performance
across all media
P2PC
P2PC
1. PPG
State
2. State
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
State
1. Complete the phase II ozone SIP
AQP
PPG
Submit revisions as necessary.
1-5. Provide
Implementation
2. Begin to develop modular control
State
Periodic updates on SIP
technical/policy guidance.
Plan
measures analyses for use in the
forthcoming Regional NO, Cap SIP, the
Ozone Rate of Progress SIP for the 1-hour
standard, and the 8-hour Ozone SIP
3. Revise Ozone 15% plan
4. Prepare the Rate of Progress Plan
5. Update Ozone and PM10 infrastructure
portions of SIP
development activities.
Process SIP revisions and
take appropriate action e.g.
approval, disapproval.
Periodic updates on SIP
review/processing
activities.
3. Develop and implement
a Federal Implementation
Plan when SIP is not
approvable in accordance
with the Clean Air Act.
5. Identify deficiencies in
infrastructure of SIPs
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Begin to
implement the
new fine
particulate
(PM2.5)
NAAQS
1. Analyze nature and extent of
compliance with proposed standards.
2. Begin monitoring for PM.
3. Participate in NESCAUM initiative to
evaluate multi-pollutant long range
transport.
4. Contingent on funding approval,
participate with New York state in
developing air quality modeling capability
to assess the impacts of regional transport
of fine particulates.
5. Participate in the FACA process.
6. Contingent on funding approval, initiate
a project to develop appropriate source
apportionment techniques for New Jersey.
A project description will be negotiated
with EPA prior to final funding approval.
AM
AQP
State
Supplem
ental
Grant
Number of PM2.5 sites established
as reported through AIRS and in the
Annual Performance Report (to
meet 103 Grant requirements)
(CPM)
Technical support and
guidance documents on
PM2.5 measurements.
Provide opportunity to
comment on draft
guidance.
CAA Training
Send staff to APTI and MARAMA
training. Provide In-house training
opportunities
All
Programs
PPG
State
Provide training
opportunities
Pollution
Prevention
Training
Train Air staff in pollution prevention &
regulatory integration
P2PC
PPG
Number of people trained
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development (continued)
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting 1
Regional
Support
Participate in and support the activities of
multi-state organizations such as
NESCAUM, MARAMA, OTC, OTAG,
and STAPPA
AM
AQPP
PPG
State
NEPPS
Continue to develop quantitative
milestones. Develop and improve
indicators
All
Programs
PPG
State
Performance Partnership
Agreement (PPA)
Participate in PPA process
Air Toxics
Program
1.Participate in presumptive MACT
workgroups for appropriate source
categories
2. Facility wide risk evaluation tool
development
3. Community wide risk evaluation pilot
project
4. Coordinate with EPA's Design for
Environment Program and provide
training & information to program
participants to reduce emissions of Priority
Persistent Bio-accumulative & Toxic
Pollutants (PBTs)
1.NSR
AQEng
2.AQEvl
P2PC
3. DSRT
P2PC
4. P2PC
PPG
State
State
1 .Identify funding
opportunities
Promote
Pollution
Prevention
Techniques
Develop strategy for using an integrated
multi-media reporting system based on
materials accounting
P2PC
State
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3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Rule
Development
1. Promulgate rules consistent with SIP
strategies and state initiatives
2. Develop and implement an interstate
reciprocity system for innovative
technology and regulatory acceptance
(May 1998)
1.AQRD
2. DSRT-
OITMD
PPG
State
EPA
nonPPG
Share draft or proposed
regulations; notify of workshops
and hearings
Comment on and support
draft rule making, provide
technical/policy support
and provide the
opportunity for the state to
participate in national
work groups
State I/M
Program
1. Oversee the DMV auditing of private
inspection centers/facilities. In addition
conduct audits of the centralized
inspection system.
2. Contingent on funding approval,
subsidize the acquisition of a repair
technician skills inventory in order to
better direct training and support of the
auto repair community.
TC
PPG
State
Continue to submit quarterly
reports containing results of
audits, enforcement actions
resulting from audits and program
statistics including failure rates by
model year
Provide technical support
and guidance
Small Business
Assistance
Develop and provide assistance to small
business as required by the Clean Air Act
Amendments
P2PC
State
SBAP provides an annual report to
EPA Region 2 in June
SBAP provides an annual report to
EPA Headquarters in
December/January
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3. Strategy Implementation (continued)
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA I
Reporting B
Market Based
Initiatives
Establish
1. Revise Open Market Emission Trading
System
2. Develop trading system for NO,, budget
program;
3. Develop appropriate interface with
emission offset trading program and NOx
budget program
4. Participate in the OTC Interstate
Workgroup for Developing Regional
Trading Policies and Infrastructure
5. An IET data verification and
performance certification program to
assist in meeting air milestonef/objectives
(May 1998)
AQRD
AQ Eng.
5. DSRT-
OITMD
PPG
State
3. EPA
nonPPG
Fund interstate workgroup
Provide policy guidance
Provide guidance for
emission quantification
Develop tracking system
to support NO, budget
program
Redesignate the
so2
nonattainment
area in Warren
County
Comment on the Martin's Creek power
plant model compliance study and
participate in joint EPA/State meetings
AQ Evl.
PPG
State
Ensure that the Martin's
Creek power plant model
compliance study is
completed in an acceptable
manner. Work with EPA
Region III to advocate any
necessary actions in
Pennsylvania relative to
the Warren County
situation. Provide
guidance on redesignation.
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3. Strategy Implementation (continued)
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA |
Reporting |
Outreach
Activities
1. Program Web pages
2. NSR Permitting workshops.
3. Conduct annual CRTK workshops
4. SBAP in conjunction with Cook
College offers an "Environmental Air
Compliance Audit Series" to train
qualified auditors to assist small
businesses
5. SBAP provides a list of qualified
auditors and selecting a consultant for
small business brochure to small
businesses via hard copy and DEP BBS
6. SBAP provides a "Small Business
Directory of Information" to small
businesses via hard copy and DEP BBS
7. SBAP sponsors downlink sites in NJ for
EPA teleconferences, as scheduled
8. SBAP provides talks and speaking
engagements for trade and business groups
etc.
9. SBAP has been working with BNSR
and trade groups to develop general
permits for metal finishing and plastics
manufacturing industries
10. Training applicants is use of RADIUS
11. Operating Permits helpline
2. NSR
AQ Eng.
OP
3. CRIP
4-9. P2PC
10. NSR
11. OP
Summarize in Annual
Performance Report
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3. Strategy Implementation (continued)
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Heavy Duty
Diesel Vehicle
Program
1. Tasks related to implementation of the
Heavy Duty Diesel
Inspection/Maintenance Program: a.
Process diesel road team pilot testing data
and collect and process raw data from
routine tests, b. Develop appropriate
smoke opacity meter auditing methods, c.
Develop methods and programs to
enhance auditing of licensed Diesel
Emissions Inspection Centers, d. Make
available an interim referee service which
will allow a third party determination of
vehicle compliance
2. Revise regulations defining test
procedures and standards to determine
whether a vehicle has passed or failed an
inspection
TC
AQRD
PPG
State
Accidental
Release
Prevention (ARP)
Ensure procedures are in place at facilities
that handle extraordinarily hazardous
substances to prevent accidental releases.
CRIP
State
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Air Permits
Review newly constructed, reconstructed,
and modified air pollution sources to
ensure they comply with state and federal
regulations. Prepare and review modeling
and risk assessments. Incorporate Title IV
requirement into permits
NSR
AQEng
TS
PPG
State
1. Enter information on major
NSR permits into BACT/LAER
Clearinghouse (CPM)
2. Add list of non-attainment
permits to semi-annual PSD report
(CPM)
3. Approve NOx budget
monitoring plan
Operating Permits
Implement an operating permit program,
consistent with approved "Interim"
program
OP
State
Number of Operating Permits
issued (in BOP monthly report)
(CPM)
Oversight of
Certified Local
Health Agencies
Oversee inspections of gas stations, dry
cleaners, auto service stations, and other
minor sources performed by certified local
health agencies pursuant to the County
Environmental Health Act; oversee
complaint referrals; initiate enforcement
actions as appropriate for violations
referred by certified agencies.
Provide training for local inspectors.
OLEM
PPG
State
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Compliance
Monitoring
Inspect annually 150 of the "Major"
facilities in the state, 300 of the "Synthetic
Minor" facilities, and 100 minor sources
with particular emphasis on facilities that:
- are located in geographic areas with high
rates of releases of air contaminants based
on TRI reporting; or
- are impacting the NY/NJ Harbor
(Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson and
Union Counties) and Delaware Estuaries;
or
- are in national priority sectors
(Pharmaceuticals -SIC 2834, Dry Cleaners
- SIC 7216, Petroleum Refinery - SIC
2911, Industrial Organic Chemicals - SIC
2869, Auto Service/Repair Shops - SIC
7530/7540); or
- are significant sources of mercury,
VOC's, NO, and other air contaminants
of special concern to the State.
This apportionment of inspection
resources among major and non-major
facilities and the targeting strategy will be
evaluated at the end of each fiscal year,
and modified as appropriate based on the
relevant compliance rate of each category
| and other relevant factors.
AEQE
PPG
State
Information will be reported to
EPA via AIRS and select
enforcement highlights will be
incorporated in NJDEP' s annual
performance report.
Annual inspection schedule for
coordination purposes
The inspection resource evaluation
jointly conducted with EPA
Provide NJDEP with
feedback on State' s
inspection schedule and on
the criteria for target
selection
Provide NJDEP with an
annual inspection schedule
for coordination purposes.
Target facilities that are
located in geographic areas
with high rates of releases
of air pollutants, are in
sectors with low
compliance rates, or are
high emitters of air toxics
and/or VOCs (e.g. NY/NJ
Harbor, dry cleaners,
refineries,
pharmaceuticals, industrial
organic chemicals)
The inspection resource
evaluation jointly
conducted with DEP
Provide AIRS training to
ensure timely and accurate
data entry
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Compliance
Monitoring
(cont.)
Perform follow-up inspection or review of
facilities to verify correction of non-major
violations discovered during routine
inspections
AEQE
PPG
State
Information will be reported to
EPA via AIRS. Inspection records
available at Field Offices.
Compliance
Monitoring
(cont.)
Review EERs and stack test reports to
determine compliance status; review Title
V compliance schedules as necessary
AEQE
PPG
State
Information on federally affected
monitors will be reported to EPA
via AIRS. Inspection records at
Field Offices
Provide AIRS training to
ensure timely and accurate
data entry
Compliance
Monitoring
(cont.)
Review and perform appropriate response
to air pollution complaints received
AEQE
PPG
State
Information will be available to
EPA upon request.
New Cross Media
Enforcement
Process
Begin phase in of cross media approach to
compliance assurance at selected facilities,
including preparation of Environmental
Compliance Overview (ECO) for each
facility, and on-site multi-media assistance
emphasizing pollution prevention.
AEQE
PPG
State
Annual report to EPA on facilities
where air enforcement is lead.
Enforcement
Address "significant violators" (SVs)
according to the requirements of EPA' s
"Significant Violator/Timely and
Appropriate Guidance" (SV/T&A). Work
with EPA to develop a violation
classification system in accordance with
the SV/T&A that lists which violations are
SVs, which are not SVs, and which
violations should be discussed between
both parties for appropriate enforcement.
AEQE
PPG
State
1. Enforcement records available
at NJDEP and Field Offices
2. Information will be reported to
EPA via AIRS
Work with NJDEP to
develop a violation
classification system in
accordance with the
SV/T&A that lists which
violations are SVs, which
are not SVs, and which
violations should be
discussed between both
parties for appropriate
enforcement.
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Enforcement
(cont.)
Major MACT Sources: Assess the
compliance status with respect to die
applicable MACT during the inspection of
a major MACT-affected source. For any
violations documented, if NJDEP has legal
authority to enforce the MACT
requirements (even before die Title V
operating permit is issued), it will take
appropriate enforcement action to address
such violations. Otherwise, they will refer
the violations to EPA for appropriate
action. To facilitate the interaction with
EPA, NJDEP will share information (e.g.
notifications, etc.) concerning major
MACT sources.
Minor (area) MACT Sources: NJDEP and
EPA will develop & joint strategy for
addressing these sources. Such a strategy
would include a mutual sharing of
information on MACT- affected sources
(e.g., notifications received), selection of
certain MACT standards for compliance
piloting by each agency, selective training
of NJDEP and EPA staff on certain
MACTs, etc. The joint strategy will be
developed by both parties during the first
quarter of the PPA and implemented
thereafter.
NJDEP will input all MACT activities
(major & minor) into AIRS as appropriate.
AEQE
PPG
State
Information will be reported to
EPA via AIRS (CPM)
EPA will share
information on MACT
affected sources with
NJDEP (e.g. notifications,
etc) so that a list of
facilities affected by
MACT can be developed
and used by both parties.
EPA will provide select
MACT training to NJDEP,
both classroom and on-
site, as requested. On
MACT violations referred
by NJDEP, EPA will take
appropriate enforcement to
address such violations.
Minor (area) MACT
Sources: NJDEP and EPA
will develop a joint
strategy for addressing
these sources. Such a
strategy would include a
mutual sharing of
information on MACT-
affected sources (e.g.,
notifications received),
selection of certain MACT
standards for compliance
piloting by each agency,
selective training of
NJDEP and EPA staff on
certain MACTs, etc. The
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA |
Reporting I
Enforcement
(cont.)
Resolve formal enforcement actions
through settlement agreements,
administrative and judicial consent
agreements, Alternative Dispute
Resolution, or adjudication
AEQE
PPG
State
Documentation available at
NJDEP.
Performance
Measures
For SFY 1999/00, develop an efficient
procedure to document emission
reductions and/or risk abatement
(especially for VOCs, NO,, mercury)
resulting from compliance and
enforcement activities.
For SFY 1999, begin documenting
emission reductions and/or risk abatement
and report to EPA semi-annually.
AEQE
PPG
State
Develop procedure in FY99/00
Provide feedback on
NJDEP's procedure.
4. Strategy Evaluation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Function
EPA
Reporting
Self
Assessment
Perform annual performance report of
program including appropriate
environmental indicators.
All
Programs
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report
Review and comment on
Annual Performance
Report based on
information gathered
through EPA's partnership
with NJDEP's air program
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Function
EPA
Reporting
Air Toxics
Emissions
Reductions
1. Generate air toxics inventory through
Operating Permit Program
2. Flag sources subject to MACT which
must reduce emissions
OP
AQEng
NSR
PPG
State
Assessment not due within period
of the PPA
Promotion of
Pollution
Prevention
techniques
1. Analyze indicator data on an annual
basis.
2. Conduct study to evaluate linkages
between materials accounting and cost
accounting practices in industrial facilities
& to determine what effects these linkages
have on environmental performance
P2PC
P2PC
State
State
1. Annual public summary of
results
2. Study report upon completion
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GOALS/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: RADIATION PROGRAM
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Repotting
Ambient
Monitoring
Operate and maintain the network for
monitoring ambient levels of radiation
located in the vicinity of New Jersey's
nuclear power generating facilities.
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly report
NA
Licensing
Continue specific licensing of users of
Naturally-Occurring and Accelerator
Produced (NARM) materials as per
N.J.A.C. 7:28.
X-ray Technologists
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
State
Monthly report
NA
Inspection
NARM Radioactive Materials
Non-Ionizing
X-Tay Machine Sources
Mammography
Nuclear Power Plant
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
State
State
FDA
Dedicated
Monthly report
NA
Enforcement
NARM Radioactive Materials
Non-Ionizing
X-ray Machine Sources
Mammography
Nuclear Power Plant
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
State
State
FDA
Dedicated
Monthly report
NA
No Significant
Hazard
Determination
Nuclear Power Plants
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
funds.
By submission with the nuclear
power plant.
NA
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Registration
USNRC Specific Licenses
Radiofrequency Heat Sealers
X-Ray Machine Sources
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
State
State
State
Monthly report
NA
Outreach
Maintain RPP Web Site
BNE Annual Emergency Planning Public
Hearings
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
funds
Monthly Report
Newspapers
Annual Report and referral letters
NA
Compliance
Assistance
X-ray Machine Sources
Guidance Documents
QA Guidelines
Open meetings
Newsletters/Press Releases
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly Report
NA
Research/
Investigate Risk
Machine Source
Non-Ionizing-Monitor incidences or over
exposures from medical uses of lasers
and RF from FDA's Mcdwatch.
NARM Radioactive Materials
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
Funds
USEPA
USNRC
USFDA
Scientific Journals
NA
Determine Non-
Compliance Rate
Evaluate compliance and enforcement
database for feasibility of determining
noncompliance rales for various
components of N.J.A.C 7:28 and the
Radiation Protection Act
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
State
Monthly and Annual Reports
NA
Quality
Assurance
Perform programmatic QA
Develop QA standards for various
medical diagnostic facility types.
RPP
BRH
State
FDA
QAMP
FDA
NA
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting I
Statutes &
Regulations
Complete Comprehensive Radiation Rule
Revision by 2000.
Complete revision to N.J.A.C. 7:28-42 by
2000.
Complete revisions to NJAC 7:15, 19,24
and Vet rule by 2000.
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Monthly Report
NA
NEPPS
Continue to develop quantitative
milestones/objectives
Develop new indicators and/or improve
indicators
Assess feasibility of developed indicators
with existing data
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
Funds
Semi-Annual Reports
NA
Specific and
General
Licensing of
Users of
Radioactive
Materials
Review general license concept.
Consideration being given to either
eliminating or revising general license to
include registration.
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
State
Code Revision
NA
Data Base
Development &
Management
Complete BRH database conversion.
Begin database development for
Radioactive Materials Section.
Maintenance of database by DEP for the
daily monitoring of the nuclear power
plants operating in NJ.
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
State
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly Report
NA
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Monitoring
1400 samples collected annually around
nuclear power plants.
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly report
NA
Training
Nuclear Emergency Response Training
RAMRAT Training
Nuclear power plant inspection, System
engineer and RMS training
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
State
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly report
NA
Standard
Operating
Procedures
Revise SOPs for inspection program for
both radioactive materials and non-
ionizing section.
Radiological Emergency Response Plan
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly Report
State Emergency Response Plan
(approved by FEMA)
NA
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3. Strategy Implementation
Core Activity
DEP Commitment
Lead
Unit
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA j
Reporting I
Regulations
Complete Comprehensive Revision
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
State
Monthly Report
Report to CORP
NA
Inspection
Nuclear Power Plant Inspections
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly Report
NA
Emergency
Response
Two (2) annual nuclear power plant
exercises. One graded by FEMA.
Quarterly exercise with each site.
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
Annual Report
NA
Licensing
Continue with established licensing
program for NARM radioactive
materials.
X-ray Technologist
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
State
Monthly Report
NA
Outreach
Continue existing outreach activities and
develop new initiatives.
Participate in annual public hearings on
emergency response.
Hold stakeholders meetings
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly Report
Newspapers
NA
Registration
Continue with existing registration
programs for USNRC licensees, X-ray
machine sources and RF producing
devices.
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Dedicated
Funds
Monthly Reports
Stakeholders Meetings
NA
Planning
Annual revision of the NJ Radiological
Emergency Response Plan.
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
State Emergency Response Plan
NA
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
Lead
Unit
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Training
Manage staff training in order to
strengthen the State's program
capabilities.
Nuclear Emergency Response training is
offered according to established planning
schedule.
RAMRAT training
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
State
Monthly and Annual Reports
NA
4. St
rategy Evaiu
ation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
FEMA
Evaluation
Annual FEMA Evaluated Exercise
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
Annual Report
NA
NEPPS
Self-Assessment
RPP/BER
RPP/BRH
RPP/BNE
State
Semi-Annual Report
NA
Nuclear Power
Plant Audits
Self-Assessment
RPP/BNE
Dedicated
Funds
Bi-annual
NA
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GOAL/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: RADON
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EpA |
Reporting |
Data
Management
Maintain radon testing and mitigation
database. After five years, site location
data is purged per statute.
BER
PPG
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG funding
NA
Data
Management
(cont)
Maintain certification database
BER
PPG
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG funding
NA
Data
Management
(cont)
Develop Tier Map
BER
PPG
Periodic Updates
Provide SIRG funding
NA
2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
NEPPS
Continue to develop quantitative
milestones
Complete SIRG projects
BER
PPG
Annual performance report
Provide SIRG money
when available;
Provide input for project
selection;
Approve projects
NA
Part 2 - Air Quality/Radiation - Page 101
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Certification
Certify radon testers and
mitigators
Maintain radon testing/ mitigation
database
BER
PPG
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG funding
NA
Develop
FY2000/2001
SIRG Projects to
Reflect Milestones
Finalize SIRG project proposals
BER
PPG
Prepare competitive grant proposal
Provide SIRG money
when available;
Provide input for project
selection;
Approve projects
NA
3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Radon Information
Line
Continue to operate toll-free
information line
BER
PPG
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Public Outreach
Continue to participate in
seminars, conventions, meetings
BER
PPG
Annual Outreach Report
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-Annual SIRG Report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Public Outreach
(cont)
Recruit new communities for
Community Outreach Program
and continue to work with current
participants
BER
PPG
Annual Outreach Report
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-Annual SIRG Report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Public Outreach
(cont)
Engage in cooperative radon
outreach efforts with other
private and public entities such as
utilities and health oriented
societies
BER
PPG
Annual Outreach Report
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG Report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Public Outreach
(cont)
Develop Radon Page on the
World Wide Web
BER
PPG
Annual Outreach Report
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG Report
Web Page of Radon information
and developments
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Public Outreach
(cont)
Continue to address discoveries
of localized areas of high radon
concentrations
(clusters)
BER
PPG
Annual Outreach Report
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-annual SIRG Report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Public Outreach
(cont)
Initiate outreach to builders and
school teachers/students
BER
PPG
Annual outreach report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Public Outreach
(cont)
Continue outreach to real estate
professionals and construction
code officials
BER
PPG
Annual outreach report
Internal monthly report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG funding
NA
Public Outreach
(cont)
Encourage radon testing in
schools
BER
PPG
Annual Outreach Report
Internal Monthly Report
Semi-Annual SIRG Report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Ensure Quality
Private Sector Radon
Measurement and
Mitigation Services
Provide training to radon testers
and mitigators through ERRTC
BER
PPG
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
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1 Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting 1
Ensure Quality
Private Sector Radon
Measurement and
Mitigation Services
(cont)
Conduct Radon Certification
Examinations
BER
State
Internal Monthly Report
NA
NA
Ensure Quality
Private Sector Radon
Measurement and
Mitigation Services
(cont)
Conduct inspections
BER
PPG
Internal Monthly Reports
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Conduct Studies on
Reducing Radon
Risks
Analyze die extent of radon test
tampering in N.J.
BER
PPG
Tampering Deterrence Guide
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Conduct Studies on
Reducing Radon
Risks (cont)
Plan and prepare for the radon in
air portion of a future multimedia
mitigation program in NJ
BER
PPG
Final report
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Conduct Studies on
Reducing Radon
Risks (cont)
Analyze health impact of lack of
testing in slab-on-grade structures
BER
PPG
Final report
Outreach piece
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Conduct Studies on
Reducing Radon
Risks (cont)
Radon Risk Analysis
BER
PPG
Radon Risk Fact sheet
Radon Risk Study
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
J Data Collection
Track new construction starts
under the Radon Hazard Subcode
BER
PPG
Semi-annual SIRG report
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
Part 2 - Air Quility/Ridittion - Page 104
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting I
Data Collection
(cont)
Collect and evaluate radon testing
and mitigation data; reassess
indicators when necessary
BER
PPG
Semi-annual SIRG report
Databases
Internal Monthly Reports
Provide SIRG Funding
NA
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4. Strategy Evaluation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Environmental
Results/Indicators
Use indicators to refine/retarget
priorities
BER
PPG
Semi-annual SIRG report
Annual Performance Report
Review and approve SIRG
projects submissions;
Report
progress in
developme
nt of
national
indicators I
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WATER QUALITY
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Introduction
Surface and Ground Water in New Jersey
New Jersey's surface water resources include 6,450 miles of streams and rivers, 1,200 lakes and ponds, 1 400
miles of wetlands, 420 square miles of estuaries and 120 miles of ocean shoreline. New Jersey has 96 watersheds
are geographic regions within which water, sediments and dissolved materials travel to a particular waterbodv ' tJi
watersheds include both tidal and non-tidal waters. These resources provide habitat and food for numerous aauatj811^
terrestrial species of wildlife. c
Ground water is the source of water that provides flows to streams and water levels in lakes and wetlands parti
during dry weather conditions. Therefore, the quality of ground water directly impacts the quality of drinkinc ^
supplies and aquatic biota. This is of particular significance in the New Jersey coastal plain, where ninety per W8*er
the base flow to these streams is from ground water sources. ® °f
New Jersey's 7 million residents rely on surface and ground water resources to supply 15 billion gallons per day
for drinking water, domestic, industrial and agricultural uses. Tidal waters provide over 173 million pounds of fish'0**1
75 million pounds of shellfish for harvest each year. Recreational uses of tidal and non-tidal waters (fishing, swimm*"**
and boating) are important components of New Jersey's quality of life and economy. Tourism to New Jersey's
counties generates over S12 billion dollars per year and hundreds of thousands of jobs. Clearly, New Jersey's
resources are an integral component of the State's ecology and economy. Watcr
Key Surface and Ground Water Issues
New Jersey's water resources are affected by both point and nonpoint sources of pollution. Point sources emanate fv...
a pipe and include industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plant effluents and septic discharges, cooling 1,1
discharges, industrial stormwater and combined sewer overflows. Nonpoint sources of pollution emanate from ^
sources such as municipal stormwater, runoff, infiltration of contaminated ground water and air deposition
Surface water quality has remained excellent in some areas and improved significantly in other areas. However
watersheds are affected by one or more water quality issues. Surface water quality issues of concern include cutr**1^!^
conditions in lakes and estuaries caused by nutrient enrichment and pathogenic contamination. Some locations are °
affected by metals and organics in sediments and biota and potentially, metals in water. In some waterbodies
quality issues impair human uses of water for recreation, impair ecological health, and limit the availability of fish'atCr
shellfish for harvest. Additionally, historical losses of wetlands and other habitat alterations have negatively aff
ecological health and water quality, and may cause flooding. ected
Trends in marine fisheries vary between species; some are improving while others are declining. However ov
stocks of some commercially harvested marine fish and shellfish appear to be declining. Potential human
(pollutants, overfishing, habitat alteration) are difficult to differentiate from natural factors affecting popuS^CtS
(predation, disease, reproduction rates). Several threatened and endangered waterfowl and raptor species 0nS
experiencing reduced reproductive success as a result of bioaccumulation of toxic compounds. ***
Ground water quality is generally excellent in many areas of the state, however, some areas are affected by one or m
ground water quality issues. Key issues include the presence of volatile organic chemicals, metals, and synthetic on»
chemicals which may be present in ground water at levels that arc detrimental to human health. Elevated lev^*10
nitrates and naturally occurring radioactivity have been found in some areas. Microbial contamination, which oc
in some areas, is of concern when ground water is used for human consumption.
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Although statewide water resources are sufficient to address water supply needs, local deficits occur, and these deficits
may worsen as population and demand for water increase. In some coastal areas, saltwater intrusion limits potable use
of ground water supplies and overuse of ground water has lead to the designation of two critical areas. Land
development, and associated impervious surfaces, have reduced aquifer recharge. More than half of the water used in
the State is used only once due to discharge of treated wastewater to tidal waters.
These key surface and ground water resources issues are discussed in more detail in the Freshwater Watersheds, Marine
Water Resources and Ground Water Resources sections of the "Self-Assessment of New Jersey's Environment and
NJDEP Programs" (NJDEP, 1996).
Key surface water issues were defined in terms of contamination of water, sediment and biota, loss of habitat, and
overuse of resources. These issues negatively affect the human and ecological uses of surface water that are specified
in the goals of Federal Clean Water Act and the State's Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS). The NEPPS water
resources goal and subgoal statements embody the legislated goals and designated uses. Key ground water issues were
defined in terms of effects on ground water quality and quantity. Subgoals, milestones and indicators associated with
these issues have been identified.
Water resources indicators were selected to convey status and, if possible, trends in potential causes, ambient conditions
and responses by environmental agencies, regulated community and public to these key issues. Surface and ground
water indicators in upper case and bold on the Goals, Milestones and Indicators Tables will be reported to convey
progress in addressing these key issues and attainment of designated uses.
The Activity Commitment Tables summarize the data collection and assessment, strategic planning, strategy
implementation and evaluation activities that NJDEP surface and ground water programs will be conducting during the
term of this Agreement. This includes diverse planning, monitoring, research, permitting, enforcement and financing
program activity commitments. As the NEPPS process continues to be implemented, including continued stakeholder
participation, relationships between the indicators will be evaluated, facilitating appropriate modifications to the
activities to address priority water quality issues in a goal-oriented framework. Watershed management activities are
a key component of this process and are expected to contribute to enhanced understanding and more effective
management of surface and ground water resources on a watershed basis.
Drinking Water in New Jersey
Drinking water is a direct route of human exposure to microbiological and chemical contaminants. In addition to the
approximately 90 drinking water standards set by EPA, drinking water standards or "maximum contaminant levels"
(MCLs) also have been set by NJDEP based on more stringent criteria set forth in the 1983 amendments to the New
Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act. Twelve drinking water standards in effect in New Jersey are stricter than the federal
standards and therefore provide New Jersey citizens a greater level of protection.
The NJDEP requires that public water systems, both community and noncommunity, monitor for the regulated drinking
water contaminants based on the type of water system and the source of the drinking water. At the end of 1997, there
were 612 active community water systems (CWS) in New Jersey. A CWS serves at least 25 year-round residents or has
IS or more service connections (e.g., municipality, mobile home park). The 612 CWS serve approximately 87 percent
of the State's estimated population of 7,750,000, with 51% of the population being serviced by surface water systems
and 49% by ground water systems.
At the end of 1997, there were 4100 active noncommunity systems in New Jersey. A noncommunity water system
generally serves a nonresidential population. There are two types of noncommunity water systems: nontransient and
transient. There were 1034 nontransient systems and 3066 transient systems active at the end of 1997. Nontransient
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/wtno serve at least 25 of the same people daily at least six months of fee ye,
_¦ ,tpW 400 000 private wells in New Jersey serving approximately 1.5 m
It is estimated that there are approximately . v t0 be tcsted for a limited number of parameters
people (13 percent of the population). Pnvate weUs arereq ^ ^ Some local health departments have ad
ordinances of the well when there is a real estate transfer.
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adopted
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Goals/Indicators/Activity Commitment Tables for FY99/2000
Surface, Ground and Drinking Water
Clean and Plentiful Water Goal: New Jersey's rivers, lakes and coastal waters will be fishable, swimmable and
support healthy ecosystems. Surface and ground water will be clean sources of water. Every person in New Jersey will
have safe drinking water. Adequate quantities of surface and ground water will be available for all needed uses.
Surface Water Goal: Our surface waters (tidal and non-tidal) will support human and ecosystem health and applicable
uses such as recreation, fishing, drinking water supply, agriculture and industry.
Surface Water Subgoal #1: Protect and enhance aquatic life designated uses
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, 50% of assessed non-tidal river miles will support healthy, sustainable, biological communities
(Baseline: 35% of assessed non-tidal river miles support healthy biological communities based on benthic
macroinvertebrate data)
• Maintain and enhance aquatic life designated uses in assessed tidal waters.
Subgoal Ml: Protect recreational designated uses in tidal and non-tidal waters.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Maintain and improve the cuiTent number and quality of suitable lake, ocean and bay bathing beaches in NJ.
• By 2005, 100% of New Jersey's coastal recreational beach waters will be safe for swimming (Baseline:
Between 1995 and 1998, 76% of New Jersey's 179 ocean and 138 bay bathing beaches have not been
susceptible to recurrent beach closings).
• By 2000, the recreational lake beach waters will have been assessed and water quality improvement projects
will have been prioritized (Baseline: 189 lake bathing beaches have been identified for assessment).
Subgoal #3: Protect fish and shellfish consumption designated use.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Evaluate fish tissue for contamination, update advisories and provide public education. Reduce toxic
contamination in fish tissue, and therefore reduce the need for fish consumption advisories.
• By 2005,90% of New Jersey's classified waters will provide shellfish that are safe to harvest (Baseline: 87%
of New Jersey's classified waters provide shellfish that are safe to harvest).
• Analyze fish and shellfish tissue for radioactivity to ensure no radiologic pathogens
Subgoal #4: Protect surface water supply designated uses.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, the Department and regional interests will cooperatively address all regional water supply deficits
projected through 2030 to ensure that such deficits are not realized (Baseline: Based on the 1995 State Water
Supply Plan, 8 of 23 planning areas were in deficit in 1990 and 2 additional planning areas are projected to be
in deficit in 2040. The remaining planning areas have water surpluses. The long term trend is toward greater
stress on all water supplies.).
Ground Water Goal: To protect and enhance the quality of ground water and assure that adequate quantities of ground
water will be available for domestic, municipal, industrial and other purposes, as well as serving a vital role in
maintaining the aquatic ecology by providing ground water base flow to receiving surface waters.
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Ground Water Subgoal #1: Ground water quality will meet all standards for designated uses and ttrounH
discharging to surface water will not adversely impact the surface water system. water
Milestones/Objectives:
Reduce or control nitrate levels in ground water.
Reduce or control pesticide levels in ground water
Reduce the number of potable wells with fecal coliform contamination.
Reduce or control volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination in ground water
Reduce or control selected metals contamination in ground water.
Determine the presence of unidentified or tentatively identified synthetic organic compounds in ground
Identify and characterize radioactivity in ground water. Water'
Prevent future or continued ground water contamination through pollution prevention, education/outr»«
other activities. or
By 2005, the status of shallow groundwater quality will be assessed (Baseline: 5% of the shallow ground
quality in the state has been assessed, as a function of land use, using a. stratified random site
approach). lect»on
Subgoal #2: Protect and insure adequate ground water quantity for designated uses and for base flow to surface
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005, the Department and regional interests will cooperatively address all regional water supnlv ri.
projected through 2030 to ensure that such deficits are not realized (Baseline: Based on the 1995StahTe**C*tS
Supply Plan, 8 or 23 planning areas-were in deficit in 1990 and 2 additional planning areas are pro'e ^Mer
in deficit in 2040. The remaining planning areas have water surpluses. The long term trend is toward **
stress on all water supplies.). 8peater
• Protect and maintain recharge to aquifers.
Drinking Water Goal: Every Person in New Jersey will have safe drinking water
Milestones:
By 2005,95% of the public water systems (and 95% of the population served) will provide water th»
the microbiological drinking water standards (Baseline: In 1997,99% of the community water syst^L^*®®18
95.3% of the population served met the microbiological drinking water standards). ysten*s and
• By 2005, 95% of the public water systems will provide water that meets the New Jersey chemical
water standards (Baseline: In 1997,87.2% of the community and nontransient, nonconununity water*'
met the chemical drinking water standards). ®ysteins
• By 2000, 90% of public water systems will have compliance evaluations that are acceptable
1997, 78% of the compliance evaluations conducted for community water systems were acceptable)*^
Subgoal 1: All source water in New Jersey used for drinking water will be protected from pollution.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2003, all surface water intakes will have a completed source water assessment (Baseline: No so
assessments for surface water intakes have been completed). Urce ^ater
By 2003, all public water system wells will have a completed source water assessment (Baseline- N
water assessments for ground water systems have been completed). ' source
Subgoal 2: The consumption of drinking water shall not cause detectable waterborae infectious
Milestones/Objectives:
• All public water systems will deliver drinking water that does not result in detectable waterborne
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disease (Baseline: The last waterbome disease outbreak from a drinking water source was in 1989 at a camp
ground).
• Determine the occurrence of pathogens of public health concern in New Jersey's waters.
Subgoal 3: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with lead concentrations less than 15 ppb.
Milestones/Objectives:
• In the period from 1992 to 2000, reduce the number of samples that exceed the lead action level by 50%
(Baseline: Since lead sampling was phased in over a 4 year period, the baseline is 1992-1995. In this period,
35% of the samples collected from large systems, 20% of the samples collected from medium systems, 11%
of the samples collected from small systems, & 10% of the samples collected from noncommunity systems
exceeded the lead action level).
• By 2005, determine the extent of lead contamination in New Jersey homes served by private wells.
Subgoal 4: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with nitrate concentrations less than 10 ppm.
Milestones/Obj ectives:
• In the period from 1993 to 2005, reduce the number of public water systems with nitrate concentrations above
the MCL by 80% (Baseline: Between 1993 & 1995, nitrate concentrations above lOppm remained the same
in community water systems • 0.6% - & decreased in both nontransient noncommunity water systems - 3.7%
-~1.4% - and transient noncommunity water systems -1.6% -» 1.2%).
• Develop a plan to address the issue of nitrate contamination in private wells by the year 2005.
Subgoal 5: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with mercury concentrations less than 2 ppb.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Determine the extent of mercury contamination in New Jersey private wells by the year 2005.
Subgoal 6: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with VOC concentrations less than the MCLs.
Milestones/Objectives:
• In the period from 1993 to 2005, reduce the number of CWS and NTNC with VOCs greater than their New
Jersey MCLs by 50% (Baseline: The baseline is 1993-1995, when 8% of CWS & 6.8% of NTNC had
detections of VOCs greater than the NJ MCLs. From 1996-1997, 6.9% of CWS had detections of VOCs
greater than the NJ MCLs).
• Develop a plan to address the contamination of private wells by VOCs by the year 2005.
Subgoal 7: Every person in New Jersey should drink water that contains the minimum concentration of disinfection
byproducts without compromising microbiological safety.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2001, reduce the annual average concentration of TTHM in all water systems using surface water to 80ppb
or less (Baseline: In 1995,4 surface water systems had annual average concentrations of total trihalomethanes
above 80ppb).
• Determine the concentrations of haloacetic acids in CWS distribution systems.
Subgoal 8: Every person in New Jersey should drink water with radiological concentrations less than the MCLs.
Milestones/Objectives:
• By 2005,95% of the samples from CWS will meet the radiological standards (gross alpha, radium 226/228)
(Baseline: In 1997,0.5% of the systems which sampled exceeded the gross alpha & radium 226/228 standard).
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• By 2001, develop a plan to address the issue of radon and unregulated radionuclides in both PWS and oriv
wells.
• Reduce or control tritium, gross Beta and specific Gamma levels in Drinking Water
Subgoal 9: Protect and insure adequate ground and surface water quantity for drinking water use.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Reduce or prevent overuse of ground water resources used for drinking water.
• Reduce or prevent overuse of surface water resources used for drinking water.
• By 2005, the Department and regional interests will cooperatively address all regional water supply defic ts
projected through 2030 to ensure that such deficits are not realized. 1
NOTE: Drinking Water Goal/Indicators and Activity Commitment Tables follow the Surface & Ground Water Activity
Commitment Tables
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FY99/2000 GOAL/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: SURFACE WATER
Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table - Surface Water
CLEAN AND PLENTIFUL WATER GOAL: New Jersey's rivers, lakes and coastal waters will be fishable, swimmable and support healthy ecosystems. **Surface and ground
water will be clean sources of water. Every person in New Jersey will have safe drinking water. Adequate quantities of surface and ground water will be available for all needed
uses.
SURFACE WATER GOAL: Our surface waters (tidal and non-tidal) will support human and ecosystem health and applicable uses such as recreation, fishing, drinking water supply,
agriculture and industry.
Subgoal 1: Protect and enhance aquatic life designated uses.4
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
1.1. By 2005, 50%
of assessed non-
tidal river miles
will support
healthy,
sustainable,
biological
communities.
PI. STATEWIDE STATUS
AND TRENDS OF
MUNICIPAL POINT
SOURCE LOADS OF
BOD/CBOD, REGULATED
FLOW AND NUMBER OF
DISCHARGES
Data Lead: DWQ
Funding: PPG Match
Y
NJPDES
SI. STATUS and trends OF BENTHIC
MACROINVERTEBRATE
COMMUNITIES IN ASSESSED
WATERS AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT (CPM #9c, #10)
a. NON-TIDAL WATERS
Data Lead: WMM, EARA
Funding: PPG, EPA nonPPG, State
b. tidal waters
Y
a) BIOS
b)NOAA
EPA-
REMAP
Rl. DEGREE OF
WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
STATEWIDE BY PHASE
IN EACH WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT AREA
AND % LAND AREA
COVERED
Data Lead: DWM
Funding: PPG, State
Y
designated uses reflected in the subgoals are defined broadly. Therefore, some indicators may be relevant to more than one subgoal. Although the
indicator names are not repeated in these tables, relationships between indicators and relevant subgoals will be recognized in the Indicator Reports prepared as
part of this PPA. Indicators are named under the most relevant subgoal.
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data 1
Avail/ 1
Lead Unit fl
1.2. Maintain and
enhance aquatic
life designated
uses in assessed
tidal waters.
P2. Statewide status and
trends of industrial &
municipal point source loads
of toxics, flow and number of
regulated discharges
N
S2. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
POPULATIONS OF FISH AND
SHELLFISH AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT
Data Lead: FGW
Funding: Non EPA, State
Lim
R2. STATEWIDE
STATUS AND TRENDS
OF INDUSTRIAL AND
MUNICIPAL
FACILITIES IN SNC
Data Lead: ENF-WCE
Funding: PPG Match
Y
NJPDES
CWEA
P3. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF LAND
COVER
Data Lead: ENSP & BGIA
Funding: State
(see Land & Natural
Resources biodiversity
indicators)
Lim
BGIA,
ENSP
NJGS
S3. Correlations of status and trends of
contaminant concentrations in raptor sera
and reproductive outcomes
Lim
R3. STATEWIDE
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT TO
IMPROVE WATER
QUALITY (CPM #24)
Data Lead: DWQ-MFC
Funding: EPA nonPPG,
State
Y 1
GICS, PC 1
P4. TOTAL AMOUNT OF
PESTICIDES APPLIED
ANNUALLY TO STATE
WATERS FROM BPO
AQUATIC USE PERMITS
Data Lead: PCP
Funding: PPG
Y
S4. Correlations of status and trends of
contaminant concentrations and
reproductive outcomes in selected
colonial wateibirds
Lim
R4. STATEWIDE
STATUS AND TRENDS
OF INDUSTRIAL &
MUNICIPAL POINT
SOURCE COMPLIANCE
WITH ACUTE WHOLE
EFFLUENT TOXICITY
(WET), REGULATED
FLOW AND NUMBER
OF DISCHARGES
Data Lead: DWQ
J Funding: PPG Match
Y
NJPDES
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
S5. Status of toxic chemicals of concern
in water and extent of assessment
a: non-tidal waters
B. TIDAL WATERS +
Data Lead: HEP\DWM
Funding: PPG, EPA nonPPG
a) V. Lim
STORET X
b) Y ODES/
STORET X
R5. Status of BMP
implementation and
maintenance and number of
counties and municipalities
with BMP plans or
schedules
S6. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
SELECTED CONVENTIONAL and
Toxic WATER QUALITY
PARAMETERS IN ASSESSED
WATERS AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT (CPM #11)
a. NON-TIDAL WATERS
Data Lead: WMM, DWM, EARA
Funding: PPG
B. TIDAL WATERS +
Data Lead: WMM, HEP/DWM
Funding: PPG, EPA nonPPG
a) Lim
STORET X
b) Lim
STORET X
S7. Status of submerged aquatic
vegetation in selected tidal waters
N
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
S8. STATUS OF SEDIMENT
CONCENTRATIONS OF SELECTED
TOXIC CHEMICALS OF CONCERN
IN ASSESSED SEDIMENTS AND
EXTENT OF ASSESSMENT
a. NON-TIDAL SEDIMENTS
Data Lead: EARA, WMM, DWM
b. TIDAL SEDIMENTS *
Data Lead: HEP/DWM
Funding: PPG, EPA nonPPG
a) LIM
STORET X
b) Lim
ODES/
STORET X
S9. STATUS AND TREND IN
PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOMS IN
ASSESSED TIDAL WATERS AND
EXTENT OF ASSESSMENT +
Data Lead: WMM, HEP/DWM
Funding: PPG, EPA nonPPG
Lim
S10. Index of harbor estuary degradation
(correlation ofbenthic index, sediment
toxicity, sediment chemistry)
Lim
EMAP/
REMAP
PS. Status and trends tritium
releases from 2 nuclear
power plant sites, (routine
discharge monitoring
emergency discharge
monitoring)
NARIP
NJDEP
Sll. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
TRITIUM LEVELS IN SURFACE
WATER DISCHARGE AT NUCLEAR
POWER PLANTS PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES NEAR
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
Data Lead: BRPP
Funding:
NARIP
NJDEP
R6. Quarterly report for
samples collected near two
nuclear power plant sites in
New Jersey to meet federal
and state radiological
discharge requirements
NARIP
NJDEP
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
SI 2. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
GROSS BETA AND SPECIFIC
GAMMA IN TIDAL SEDIMENTS
Data Lead: BRPP
Funding:
NARIP
NJDEP
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Subgoal 2: Protect recreational designated uses in tidal and non-tidal waters.
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings & other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
2.1. Maintain and
improve the
current number
and quality of
suitable lake,
ocean and bay
bathing beaches in
NJ
P6. Point source loads of
fecal coliform
S13. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
FECAL COLIFORM
CONCENTRATIONS, NUMBER
AND % OF ASSESSED WATERS
MEETING SWIMMABLE
DESIGNATED USE AND EXTENT
OF ASSESSMENT
a. NON-TIDAL, NON-BEACH
STREAMS
b. Lake bathing beaches
c. OCEAN BATHING BEACHES
d. BAY BATHING BEACHES (CPM
#9b)
Data Lead: EARA, WMM, DWM
Funding: PPG; State
a) Lim
STORET X
b)N
c)Y
d) Y
R7. Effectiveness of
individual permits in the
industrial permitting
program
N
2.2 By 2005,
100% of New
Jersey's coastal
recreational beach
waters will be safe
for swimming.
P7. STATUS OF NPS
CONTRIBUTIONS OF
FECAL COLIFORM
(FC) TO ASSESSED
TIDAL WATERS
Data Lead: EARA
Funding: Federal nonPPG
V. Lim
SI4. Status of incidence of disease
outbreaks associated with recreational
uses of water
a. Tidal waters
b. Non-tidal waters
V. Lim
DOH data
R8. Status of infrastructure
upgrades of sewage and
stormwater systems,
including CSO points with
solids and floatables control
Lim
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings & other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
R9. POUNDS OF
FLOATABLE DEBRIS
REMOVED BY THE
ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS
Data Lead: DWM
Funding: State
V
ACOE
2.3 By 2000, the
recreational lake
beach waters will
have been assessed
and water quality
improvement
projects will have
been prioritized.
P8. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF ACTUAL
AND ESTIMATED
PHOSPHORUS LOADS
FROM SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANTS
TO FRESHWATER
STREAMS
Data Lead: DWQ
Funding: PPG match
Y
NJPDES
Literature
values
S15. STATUS OF RECREATIONAL
USE IMPAIRMENT OF PUBLICLY
FUNDED CLEAN LAKES
PROJECTS AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT
Data Lead: WMM, EARA
Funding: State
V. Lim
S16. STATUS OF BEACH
CLOSINGS AT TIDAL WATER
BEACHES DUE TO
a. FECAL COLIFORM
b. FLOATABLES
c. OTHER CAUSES
Data Lead: DWM
Y
RIO. POUNDS OF
BEACH DEBRIS
REMOVED BY
a. OPERATION CLEAN
SHORES
b. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS
Data Lead: DWM
Funding: State
Y
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Snbgoal 3: Protect fish and shellfish consumption designated use. (Includes toxics and pathogens).
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings & other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data 1
Avail/ I
Lead Unit 1
3.1. Evaluate fish
tissue
contamination,
update advisories
and provide public
education
P9. STATUS OF LOADS
OF SELECTED
BIO ACCUMULATIVE
TOXINS AND EXTENT
OF ASSESSMENT
Data Lead: HEP/DWM
Funding: EPA nonPPG
Lim
SI 7. SELECTED TRENDS AND
CONCENTRATIONS OF
CONTAMINANTS IN SHELLFISH,
fish, and crustacea AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT
a. TIDAL SPECIES *
Data Lead: WMM, HEP/DWM, DELEP
Funding: PPG, Federal nonPPG, State
b. Non-tidal species
V. Lim
Rll. STATUS OF
IMPLEMENTATION OF
HEP CCMP SOURCE
TRACK DOWN
PROJECTS FOR
TOXICS CONTROL IN
TIDAL WATERS
Data Lead: HEP/DWM
Funding: EPA nonPPG
Y 8
3.2. Reduce toxic
contamination in
fish tissue and
therefore reduce
the need for fish
consumption
advisories.
P10. ESTIMATED
HISTORIC AND
CURRENT USE OF
BIOACCUMULATIVE
TOXINS
a) MERCURY
b) other toxins
Data Lead: KARA
Funding: State
a) Lim
b)N
S18. CONCENTRATIONS OF
INDICATOR PATHOGENS
(INCLUDING PARALYTIC
SHELLFISH POISONING) IN
SHELLFISH AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT
Data Lead: WMM
Funding: PPG, State
Lim
STORET X
R12. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF
SHELLFISH HARVEST
CLASSIFICATIONS IN
ACRES AND % OF
TOTAL RESOURCE
AVAILABLE
A. UNRESTRICTED
B. SPECIAL
RESTRICTED
C. PROHIBITED (CPM
#9a)
Data Lead: WMM
Funding: PPG, State
Y
Maps
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings & other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
3.3 By 2005,90%
of New Jersey's
classified waters
will provide
shellfish that are
safe to harvest.
S19. ILLNESS DUE TO
PATHOGENS FROM
CONSUMPTION OF LEGALLY
HARVESTED SHELLFISH
Data Lead: DHSS, WMM
Funding: PPG, State
Y
R13. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF
EMERGENCY
SHELLFISH AREA
CLOSURES
Data Lead: WMM
Funding: PPG, State
Y
R14. NUMBER OF FISH
& CRUSTACEA
ADVISORIES BY
ASSESSED SPECIES
AND EXTENT OF
ASSESSMENT
Data Lead: EARA, FGW,
DHSS
Funding: State
Lim
3.4 Analyze fish
and shellfish tissue
for radioactivity to
ensure no
radiologic
pathogens
PH. Status and trends of
bioaccumulative
radioactivity in fish near 2
nuclear power plant sites
NARIP
NJDEP
S20. SELECTED TRENDS AND
CONCENTRATIONS OF
RADIOACTIVITY IN SHELLFISH
Data Lead: BRPP
Funding:
NARIP
NJDEP
R1S. Reported seasonally
and collected near 2 nuclear
power plant sites in NJ
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Subgoal 4: Protect surface water supply designated uses
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
4.1. By 2005, the
Department and
regional interests
will cooperatively
address all
regional water
supply deficits
projected through
2030 to ensure
that such deficits
are not realized.
P12. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF SURFACE
WATER USE FOR
A) POTABLE
B) INDUSTRY
C) AGRICULTURE
D) COMMERCIAL
Data Lead: BWA
Funding: State
Lim
S21. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
STREAM FLOWS AND EXTENT
MONITORED
Data Lead: BWA, USGS
Funding: nonEPA
Lim
WATSTORE
R16. NUMBER AND
EXTENT OF
DROUGHT
WARNINGS AND
EMERGENCIES
ISSUED
Data Lead: BSDW
Funding: PPA
Y
P13. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF
STATEWIDE
PRECIPITATION
Data Lead: BWA
Funding: nonEPA, State
Y
USGS
NOAA
S22. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
WATER LEVELS IN RESERVOIRS
Data Lead: BWA, USGS
Funding: State, nonEPA
Y
+ Harbor Estuary Program (HEP) indicators will be developed by the HEP, DWM will coordinate reporting for NEPPS as indicator development is completed by HEP.
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FY99/1000 GOAL /INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: GROUND WATER
fart Goa\silnd\catorsTab\e - Ground Water
GROUND WATER GOAL: To protect and enhance the quality of ground water and assure that adequate quantities of ground water will be available for domestic, municipal,
industrial and other purposes as well as serving a vital role in maintaining the aquatic ecology by providing ground water base flow to receiving streams, lakes and wetlands.
Subgoal 1: Ground water quality will meet all standards for designated uses and ground water discharging to surface waters will not adversely impact the surface water
system.
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
1.1. Reduce or control
nitrate levels in
ground water
.
PI. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF NITRATE
LOADS TO GROUND
WATER
a) point sources
b) fertilizer application
c) sludge-derived
product application
d) ESTIMATED
LOADS FROM
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Data Lead: BNPC
Funding:
LIM
NJPDES
SQAR,
CEHA
Lit.
values
SI. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
NITRATE LEVELS IN GROUND
WATER AND EXTENT
MONITORED
A) AMBIENT MONITORING
NETWORK
B) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
c) private and other wells
Data Lead: BSDW, EARA, NJGS
Funding, PPG, State
LIM
NJPDES
SRP,
NJGS,
BSDW,
USGS
Rl. PERCENT OF
PERMITTED GROUND
WATER DISCHARGES
REGULATED FOR
NITRATE THAT MEET
PERMIT LIMITS FOR
NITRATES
Data Lead: DWQ
Funding: PPG Match
R2. % SLUDGE
BENEFICIALLY REUSED
AS FERTILIZER
Data Lead: DWQ
Funding: PPG Match
R3. Extent and efficacy of
agricultural BMP
implementation
Y
NJPDES
Y
LIM
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
1.2. Reduce or
P2. TOTAL AMOUNTS
Y
S2. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
LIM
R4. Extent and efficacy of
LIM
control pesticide
OF PESTICIDES
PESTICIDES CONCENTRATIONS
pesticide BMP
levels in ground water
APPLIED ANNUALLY
IN GROUND WATER AND EXTENT
implementation
Data Lead: PCP
OF MONITORING
Funding: PPG
a) AMBIENT MONITORING
NETWORK
P3. TOTAL USE OF
LIM
b) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMSt
PESTICIDES KNOWN
c) PRIVATE AND OTHER WELLS
TO LEACH TO
Data Lead: PCP, BSDW, DSRT
GROUND WATER
Funding:
Data Lead: PCP
Funding: PPG
1.3. Reduce number
of potable wells with
fecal coliform
contamination
P4. Status and trends of
fecal coliform loads to
ground water (and lakes)
a) point sources
b) septic systems
c) animal feed lots
d) failing sewerage
system infrastructure
LIM
NJPDES
CEHA,
Clean
Lakes
S3. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
FECAL COLIFORM
CONTAMINATION IN GROUND
WATER AND EXTENT
MONITORED
a) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS +
b) private wells
c) surface waters affected by
contaminated ground water discharge
Data Lead: BSDW
Funding: PPG
LIM
R5. PERCENT OF
PERMITTED GROUND
WATER DISCHARGES
REGULATED FOR
FECAL COLIFORM
THAT MEET PERMIT
LIMITS FOR FECAL
COLIFORM
Data Lead: DWQ
Funding: PPG Match
R6. Percent of failing
infrastructures delineated
Y
NJPDES
L,M 1
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Conditions Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data
(Loadings and other
Avail/
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Avail/
Avail/
pressures)
Lead
Unit
Lead
Unit
Lead
Unit
1.4. Reduce or
PS. Status and trends of
LIM
S4. STATUS AND TRENDS OF VOC
LIM
R7. PERCENT OF
Y
control VOC
VOCs loadings to ground
WQ,
LEVELS IN GROUND WATER AND
NJPDES
PERMITTED GROUND
NJPDES
contamination of
water
SRP
EXTENT MONITORED
SRP,
WATER DISCHARGES
ground water
a) permitted point
discharges
Emerg
Resp.
a) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS t
b) private and other wells
NJGS,
BSDW
REGULATED FOR VOCS
THAT MEET PERMIT
LIMITS FOR VOCS
b) non permitted point
Data Lead: BSDW
discharges
c) septic tank contribution
Funding: PPG
Data Lead: DWQ
Funding: PPG Match
d) accidental spills and
releases
R8. Status of remediation
efforts in VOC-contaminated
areas
LIM j
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Conditions Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data
(Loadings and other
Avail/
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Avail/
Avail/
pressures)
Lead
Lead
Unit
Lead
Unit
Unit
l.S. Reduce or
P6. STATUS AND
LIM
S5. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
LIM
R9. PERCENT OF
Y
control selected
TRENDS OF METALS
SQAR,
METALS LEVELS IN GROUND
NJGS,
PERMITTED GROUND
metals contamination
LOADINGS TO
Emerg
Resp,
SRP
WATER AND EXTENT OF
USGS,
WATER DISCHARGES
in ground water
GROUNDWATER
MONITORING
BSDW
REGULATED FOR
(metal including but
a) permitted point
a)PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS t
METALS THAT MEET
1
not limited to
mercury, cadmium
chromium, lead, and
sources
b) nonpermitted point
sources
c) MERCURY and other
b) private and other wells
Data Lead: BSDW
PERMIT LIMITS FOR
METALS
Data Lead: DWQ
arsenic)
Funding: PPG
Funding: PPG Match
1
metal-based
LIM |
PESTICIDES
APPLIED TO LAND
d) atmospherically
S6. Status and trends of selected metals
levels in wet and dry precipitation and
extent of monitoring
LIM AQR,
DSRT
RIO. Percent of permitted
air discharges meeting
permit limits for selected
deposited
metals
e) septic systems
f) land application of
sludge-derived products
g) spills and accidental
releases
h) land disposal of dredge
materials
I) natural occurrence
Data Lead: DSRT
Funding: State
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
1.6. Determine
P7. Status and trends of
LIM
S7. Number and distribution of wells
LIM
Rll. Number of wells shut
LIM
presence of
loads of SOCs to ground
SRP
with unidentified or tentatively identified
off or alternate wells used
BSDW,
unidentified or
water
compounds
due to presence of SOCs
DSRT
tentatively identified
synthetic organic
compounds (SOCs) in
ground water
1.7. Identify and
characterize
radioactivity in
ground water
P8. Status of naturally
occurring radioactive
aquifer materials
P9. Susceptibility of
aquifers to contamination
by radioactivity
a) gross alpha & beta
b) radium
c) uranium
d) radon
P10. Status and trends of
manmade radionuclides
discharged from 2
nuclear power plants
through routine sampling
LIM
NJGS,
SRP
S8. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
GROSS ALPHA & BETA, RADIUM,
URANIUM AND RADON LEVELS IN
GROUND WATER AND EXTENT
OF MONITORING
a) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS t
b) PRIVATE AND OTHER WELLS
(GROSS BETA and GAMMA ONLY)
Data Lead: a) BSDW; b) RPP
Funding: PPG
LIM
BSDW,
ESHAP,
NJGS
RPP
NARIP
R12. Number of community
system changes due to
radioactivity
R13. Extent and efficacy of
public education efforts
R14. Quarterly report for
samples collected near 2
nuclear power plant sites in
NJ to meet 10 CFR 20
Appendix B requirements
Y
BSDW
LIM
ESHAP,
DSRT,
BSDW
NARIP
NJDEP
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Pll. Status and trends of
tritium releases fiom 2
nuclear power plant sites
S9. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
TRITIUM LEVELS IN GROUND
WATER IN PRIVATE AND OTHER
WELLS
Data Lead: BRPP
Funding:
NARIP
NJDEP
R15. Quarterly report for
samples collected near 2
nuclear power plant sites in
NJ to meet 10 CFR 20
Appendix B requirements
NARIP I
NJDEP 1
1.8. Prevent future or
continued ground
water contamination
through pollution
prevention,
education/outreach or
other activities
PI 2. Reduction of
pollution sources to
ground water in areas
where pollution
prevention,
education/outreach or
other activities have
occurred
N
R16. Extent and efficacy of
pollution prevention
activities initiated to curtail
ground water contamination
from point sources
R17. Extent and efficacy of
wellhead protection areas
delineatedt
LIM I
DWM I
LIM
1.9 By 2005, the
status of shallow
groundwater quality
will be assessed.
R18. STATUS OF
DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF
REDESIGNED AMBIENT
GROUND WATER
QUALITY MONITORING
NETWORK
Data Lead: NJGS
Funding: State/PPG
NJGS
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Subgoal 2: Protect and insure adequate ground water quantity for designated uses* and for base flow to surface waters.
Milestones/
Cause Indicators
Data
Conditions Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data
Objectives
(Loadings and other
Avail/
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Avail/
Avail/
pressures)
Lead
Unit
Lead
Unit
Lead
Unit
2.1 By 2005, the
PI 3. STATUS AND
LIM
S10. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
LIM
R19. Progress on
Y
Department and
TRENDS OF
BSDW,
CHLORIDE IN ASSESSED GROUND
NJGS,
implementation of critical
USGS,
regional interests will
PERMITTED GROUND
BWA
WATER AND EXTENT
USGS
areas
BWA
cooperatively address
WATER USAGE OF
MONITORED
all regional water
AQUIFERS
Data Lead: BWA
BWA
supply deficits
projected through
2030 to ensure that
a) AGRICULTURAL
b) INDUSTRIAL
Funding: State, nonEPA
R20. PERCENT OF
SYSTEMS USING
Y
BWA
such deficits are not
e) COMMERCIAL
S11. Water levels in observation and
LIM
GROUND WATER THAT
realized.
d) POTABLE
other wells and extent monitored
COMPLIED WITH
Data Lead: BWA
a) critical areas
NJGS,
USGS
BWA
WATER ALLOCATION
PERMITS
Funding: State
b) other areas
Data Lead: BWA
Data Lead: BWA
Funding: State
LIM
P14. Status and trends of
Funding: State, nonEPA
interbasin and intrabasin
transfers
S12. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
LIM
R21. PERCENT OF
PERMITTEES WITH
Y
STREAM FLOWS AND EXTENT OF
USGS,
DROUGHT AND WATER
BWA
P15. Population growth
LIM
ASSESSMENT
NJGS
CONSERVATION
trends (development) in
Data Lead: BWA, USGS
WAT-
MANAGEMENT PLANS
areas served by ground
water
Funding: State, nonEPA
STORE
Data Lead: BWA
Funding: State
PI 6. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF
LIM
S13. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
Y
USGS
GROUND WATER SUPPLIES AND
EXTENT MONITORED
NJGS,
PRECIPITATION
NOAA
USGS
Data Lead: BWA
Data Lead: NJGS
Funding: Federal nonEPA,
Funding: State
State
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other
pressures)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
2.2. Protect and
maintain recharge to
aquifers
P17. Areal extent of
impervious cover in
recharge areas
F
DWM,
NJGS
SI4. Potential ground water recharge in
selected areas
LIM
NJGS,
USGS,
DWM
R22. Number of
communities that have
adopted impervious coverage
ordinances
LIM
DWM
PI8. Amount and
distribution of ground
water approved for
interbasin transfers
LIM
NJGS,
USGS,
DRBC,
DWM
R23. Number and efficacy
of public education strategies
developed and initiated
R24. Number of new paved
areas incorporating recharge
strategies
a) detention basins
b) best management
practices
c) other
LIM
LIM
* Point sources include industrial/municipal septic systems, landfills, underground storage systems, site remediation cases,
t Cross-reference to drinking water table.
* Designated uses include but are not limited to agricultural use, industrial use and potable use.
** excluding agricultural and users of less than 100,000 gallons.
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FY99/2000 GOAL/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: SURFACE AND GROUND WATER
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Non-tidal
Surface
Water
Monitoring
and
Continue to monitor and assess chemical
and microbiological quality of freshwater
streams and sediments using the
redesigned Cooperative Ambient Stream
Monitoring Network
WMM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: STORET; WATSTORE
Reporting: 305b; 303d; indicators;
performance measures
Continue doing quality
assurance splits
Assessment
Continue Ambient Biological Network
(AMNET) monitoring at fixed stations;
add synoptic stations as needed for
watershed monitoring; initiate
implementation of index of biotic integrity
and synoptic component
WMM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: STORET; BIOS
Reporting: Individual reports by
watershed management area
Continue to provide
technical support in
development of index,
training and collection of
data
Develop a monitoring and assessment
protocol for 303d list data layers
DWM
EARA
PPG,
state
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Recommendations report
Provide guidance on the
evaluations of 303d listed
waters, including efforts
to remove waters from
list based on new data.
Conduct reconnaissance monitoring for
evaluation of waters listed in the current
303d list
WMM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Individual reports by
watershed management area
TMDL Development Monitoring: provide
ambient synoptic monitoring listed for
TMDL development in the 303d list at a
minimum in high priority waters
WMM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Data reports to support
modeling and NJPDES permit
issuance
Provide technical
assistance in collecting 24
hour composite samples
at selected permitted
facilities
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Watershed Sediment Toxicity Testing:
assess contribution of sediment to
impaired biological communities in
priority Watershed Management Areas
WMM
PPG
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Individual reports by
watershed management area
Produce guidance
document on sediment
toxicity criteria; evaluate
the possibility of
cooperative sampling and
testing
Continue intensive stormwater load
monitoring in Toms River Basin
DWM,
WMM
PPG
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Annual Reports
Region will coordinate
with EPA-ORD about
their possible
involvement
Compile and assess lake bathing beach
data collected by county and local health
agencies
DWM
Data mgt: DWM
Reporting: DWM report
Continue stream flow monitoring at
USGS/ NJDEP gauging stations
ws,
DWM
State
Data mgt: USGS
Reporting: USGS Annual Reports
Ground
Water
Monitoring
and
Assessment
Continue operation, selection of sample
sites & sampling of the Ambient Ground
Water Quality Monitoring Network. In
SFY99, this will consist of monitoring
ambient quality in domestic wells in the
western Piedmont. In SFY2000, begin
implementation of redesigned Ambient
GW Quality Monitoring Network
NJGS,
WMM
PPG
Data mgt: STORET; WATSTORE;
in-house databases
Reporting: 305b; individual reports;
indicators
Evaluate possibility of
doing quality assurance
splits
Continue operation, selection of sample
sites and sampling of ambient ground
water quality near 2 operating nuclear
power plants.
RPP/
BNE
State
Data mgt: NARIP
Reporting: RPP
Data mgt:
NARIP
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Tidal Surface
Water
Monitoring
Continue microbiological monitoring &
assessment in conjunction with the
National Shellfish Sanitation Program
WMM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: 305b; triennial
assessments; indicator
Evaluate possibility of
collecting and analyzing
microbiological samples
and
Assessment
Continue monitoring basic water
chemistry in coastal and estuarine waters
(nutrients, oxygen, salinity and
chlorophyll) in bay and near shore waters,
including bottom DO in inner NY Harbor
stations.
WMM
PPG,
Other
Federal,
State
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: 305b; Annual Coastal
Zone Reauthorization Act Report;
indicators
Continue to monitor DO
in NJ coastal waters,
provide data to WMM
and FGW; evaluate
possibility of collecting
samples for nutrients in
marine waters
Continue phytoplankton monitoring
program for NSSP and recreational water
uses
WMM
PPG
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Annual Report
Continue to collect
phytoplankton samples
Collect fish tissue samples from the
Delaware River
WMM
DRBC
Contract
Data mgt:
Reporting: DRBC reports results
Re-evaluate existing fish consumption
bans and advisories in tidal and non-tidal
waters through collection of new data on
contaminant levels and subsequent risk
assessment
EARA
(with
ITIBC)
State
Data mgt:
Reporting: Project repoit
Ambient Bay and Estuary (BAYNET)
biomonitoring: develop ambient indicators
for bay and estuary areas
WMM
PPG
Data mgt: BIOS
Repotting: Individual reports by
watershed; 305b
Coordinate with
Headquarters on the
development of
bioassessment techniques
for estuaries
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
«
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Through Ac Cooperative Coastal
Monitoring Program, continue to
coordinate die routine monitoring of
coastal recreational waters and pollution
source investigations performed by the
state and local health agencies; provide
daily aerial surveillance of coastal waters
DWM
State
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Periodic summary
reports; indicator
Through the Sewage Infrastructure
Improvement Act, continue to provide
technical assistance to municipalities that
are performing sewage and stormwater
system investigations and stormwater
quality testing
DWM
State
(bond),
PPG
match,
Other
EPA
Data mgt: PC databases; GIS
Reporting: Periodic summary reports
Continue to conduct monitoring as per the
appropriate aspects of die NY/NJ Harbor
Estuary Program & Delaware Estuary
Program CCMPs; continue monitoring in
Bamegat Bay
WMM,
DWM5
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt: As specified in CCMPs
and workplan; DELEP: RIMS
(DRBC)
Reporting: As specified in CCMPs
and workplan; DELEP: Annual
Monitoring Reports; indicators
EPA will implement its
commitments in NY/NJ
Harbor and Delaware
CCMPs and BBEP
workplan
Implement recommendation T-6.1 in the
HEP CCMP: Conduct screening for
ambient levels of organic chemicals and
mercury in the Harbor/Bight in proximity
to potential sources, using sensitive
monitoring techniques
DSRT
EPA,
non-PPG
Data mgt:
Reporting
Assist in the coordination
and implementation of bi-
state Harbor toxics
trackdown program;
provide funding to
NJDEP and NYSDEC
Continue monitoring in Delaware and
Bamegat Bay for anthropogenic
radioactive characteristics due to discharge
from nuclear power plant operations
RPP/BNE
State
Data mgt: NARIP
Reporting: NJDEP
NARIP
5 EPA-Region 2 is lead on DELEP monitoring activities.
Part 2 - Surface & Ground Water - Page IJ6
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Facility
Monitoring
Continue to oversee monitoring required
in DSW and DGW permits
dwq,
ENF
PPG
match
Data mgt: NJPDES/PCS
Reporting: PCS; bi-annual permit
activity reports
Continue to conduct monitoring
(discharges to surface water and
discharges to ground water, including UIC
and SIU) at permitted NJPDES facilities;
enforcement monitoring will be
coordinated with any prioritized watershed
initiative
ENF
PPG,
PPG
match
Data mgt: Facility information:
Q&A; NJPDES/PCS. (Enf
sampling results- paper files)
Reporting:
Perform sampling
activities at facilities
agreed upon with DEP
ENF during FFY97 and
provide results to NJDEP;
provide technical
assistance to DEP WMM
in collecting 24 hour
composite samples at
selected permitted
facilities
Industrial Pretreatment Program: continue
influent/effluent/sludge monitoring of
treatment facilities at same level
dwq,
ENF
PPG,
State
Data mgt: In-house database
Reporting: Data report
Continue to oversee the monitoring
required (discharges to surface and ground
water) due to the operations of the 2
nuclear power plant sites.
RPP/BNE
State
Data mgt: NARIP
Reporting: NJDEP
NARIP
Research
Analyze recent WQ trends and point/NPS
loads to freshwater streams with USGS
DSRT,
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: Done by USGS
Reporting: Reports issued by USGS
and integrated into 305b
Identification and protection of limestone
sinkhole pond vegetation communities
(reference wetlands)
P&F-
ONLM
WMM
NJGS
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Final report describing
the status & distribution of each
natural community type and the
establishment of reference wetlands
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Conduct Measurement of Watershed
Improvement in New Jersey (RGI Project)
DSRT
EPA,
non-PPG
Data mgt: By project investigators
Reporting: Periodic project files and
reports by investigator
Provide technical
assistance as needed
Participate in Industrial Ecology Project to
the extent feasible
Participate in the
Regional Consortium for
NY/NJ Industrial
Ecology /P2 Project.
Annual
Progress
Report
Modeling
Continue water quality modeling
commitments for TMDL development as
per the most recent 303d list
DWM
State
Data mgt: Internal DWM database
Reporting: TMDLs; Watershed
Management Reports
Develop numerical hydrogeologic water
supply models for areas with present and
future concerns related to the allocation of
water resources; maintain and use existing
model(s) to delineate Wellhead Protection
Areas and identification of Potential
Responsible Parties for pollution
investigations
NJGS
State
Data mgt: In-house database; GIS
Reporting: 305b; individual reports
Characteri-
zations
Provide electronic data to EPA's
contractor by 10/98 & 10/99; draft final
1998 Statewide Water Quality Inventory
Report (305b) by 12/98 & 4/2000, and a
final report by 6/99 & 6/2000 and
continue to produce future 305b reports
based upon EPA scheduling
EARA
PPG
Data mgt: Waterbody system
Reporting: 305b; NEPPS Annual
Performance Report, CPM# 8, 9, 10
Provide technical
assistance with
assessment protocols
Final listing of water quality limited
waters (303d list) submitted to USEPA by
4/1/2000 as per Clean Water Act
EARA
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register; 305b; 303d;
NEPPS Annual Performance Report;
CPM #12, #14
EPA will review,
comment and issue
decision within 30 days
of receipt of the final
| 303d list.
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Complete Watershed Characterization and
Assessments of the Passaic Basin (WMA
#'s 6, 3,4), the Rancocas Watershed
Management Area (WMA #19), the
Manasquan (part of WMA #12) and begin
characterization and assessment efforts in
other WMA's as per the Watershed
Management Implementation schedule
EARA,
DWM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: In-house databases &
files; GIS
Reporting: Characterization reports
Continue to produce county and
watershed) aquifer recharge maps
NJGS
State
Data mgt: GIS
Reporting: Reports; GIS coverages
Continue to investigate the hydrogeologic
characteristics of aquifers in New Jersey
NJGS
State
Data mgt: GIS and Paradox
databases
Reporting: Individual reports
Improve GW assessment in 305b report
through NEPPS (SRP and GW work
groups) and Watershed Management
activities
EARA
PPG
Data mgt: DEP in-house
Reporting: 305b
Data
Assessment
Conduct analysis needed to assess status
and trends for water indicators and core
performance measures
NEPPS
Water
Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: various national & internal
databases (results managed by
programs)
Reporting: Indicators, CPMs
Assist with development
of indicators via the Joint
Indicators Team
Evaluate Ocean Discharge Permit data and
issue final report FY2000, reflect in
permit actions
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Final Report
Database
Maintenance
Continue to enter data into PCS
DWQ,
ENF
PPG,
State
Data mgt: PCS
Reporting: N/A
Provide DEP with current
information on the status
of PCS upgrades
Continue to enter data into STORET and
BIOS
WMM
PPG
Data mgt: STORET; BIOS
Reporting: N/A
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
GIS
Improve DIFF coverages needed for
NEPPS/ Water Indicators
01RM
State
Data mgt: GIS/GPS
Reporting: N/A
Continue and expand ongoing compilation
of GIS-based ground water resource,
geologic, geoenvironmental and
geophysical datasets and coverages on a
watershed management area basis
NJGS
State
Data mgt: In-house database; GIS
Reporting: Publications
Complete GIS mapping of SWQS
classifications and antidegradation
requirements
DWM
State
Data mgt: GIS
Reporting: maps
Continue to maintain and update the GIS
coverages of tidal water monitoring
locations, shellfish harvest waters
classification and pollution sources
surveys in relation to the NSSP
WMM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: GIS
Reporting: Maps
Explore the possibility of collecting GPS
locations at outfalls
ENF
State
Data mgt: GIS
Reporting: Maps
Data
Management
Standardize facility, WQ and other data
using HUC-14 watershed delineations of
USGS/ NRCS/ DEP
DEP
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Various; GIS
Reporting: N/A
EPA will standardize
using HUC-14 watershed
delineations
Develop and implement an integrated
Water Permitting System by FY2000
DWQ/
ENF
EPA,
Non-
PPG
Data Mgt:
Reporting: CPM #22
Provide technical and
financial assistance to
develop an interface to
transfer New Jersey's
permit, compliance and
enforcement data to
EPA's national Permit
Compliance system
(PCS)
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Quality
Assurance
Develop water component of annual
Quality Assurance Management Plan;
provide technical assistance for
implementation
OQA
State
Datamgt: N/A
Reporting: N/A
Track wastewater/water quality certified
laboratories and certification status
OQA
State
Data mgt: LCSTAT
Reporting: Certified lab list
Implement water aspects of approved
QAMP for all data collection programs
and projects
Water
Programs
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Quality assurance aspects
in various databases
Reoortine: Program-specific
2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
~
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA |
Reporting |
Milestones/
Indicators
Continue cross-program coordination in
the development of quantitative and
qualitative milestones; develop and
improve indicators suite; use milestones
and indicators to develop strategies;
continue to integrate with Watershed
management efforts
NEPPS
Water
Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Program-specific
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; indicators
Participation on Joint
Indicators Team; support
in development of
milestones and indicators
Formalize
Strategy
Develop PPA
NEPPS
Water
Work
Group
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
|
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j Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Watershed Mgt
Planning
Publish "Statewide Watershed
Management Framework for the State of
New Jersey" in FY99
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Adopt Watershed
Management Framework document
in Statewide Water Quality
Management Plan
Review and comment on
draft document, provide
technical support for
TMDL development,
training on watershed
management
implementation
Comprehensive
Conservation
and
Management
Plans
Continue to conduct strategic planning
and strategy development activities
specified in the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary
Program & Delaware Estuary Program
CCMPs; continue development of the
Barnegat Bay Estuary CCMP
DWM
EPA
nonPPG,
State
Data mgt: as specified in CCMPs
Reporting: as specified in CCMPs;
DELEP: Conference Reports
DELEP: Participate in
Conferences
BBEP: Participate in
Program
HEP: Participate in
Conferences
Area wide
Water Quality
Mgt Plans
Review and approve amendments to
Areawide Water Quality Mgt Plans
DWM
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
NPS Mgt
Update NPS Assessment and
Management Program by end of FY99
in accordance with EPA Guidance; draft
by 5/99
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Final document to EPA
for approval: CPM #26
Participates in meetings
and workgroups
Clean Water
Action Plan
Provide final UWA and restoration
priorities to EPA by 10/98, update as
appropriate
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: As required by CWAP
Reporting: Unified Watershed
Assessment
Provide technical
assistance and review
UWA submissions
Review EPA guidelines for issuance of
fish consumption advisories. Participate
in development of national policy for
issuance of those advisories incumbent
upon additional EPA resources
EARA
PPG
Data Mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
Adopt nationally
consistent process for
monitoring water quality
and fish tissue by 12/99
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
•
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
State
Development &
Redevelopment
Plan
Release an Interested Party Review
(IPR) document by 12/97 that oudines
changes to die Coastal Zone
Management Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7E) to
improve consistency with the State
Development and Redevelopment Plan.
A new proposal will be published in
SFY99 based on discussions with
Interested Parties conducted in
conjunction with the State Development
and Redevelopment Plan Cross-
Acceptance Process
CPPC
Other
Federal
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Ecological
Information
Network 6
Continue to hold regional and issue-
specific ecosystem research symposia;
pursue system design; assess data for
NEPPS; expand partnership; pursue
funding
EARA
EPA
nonPPG,
Other
Federal,
State
Data mgt: NJDEP-NJ Ecological
Research Partnership
Reporting: Internet geo-referenced
directory for NJ; indicators
Participate as partner,
where appropriate;
identify potential funding
sources
Significant
Non-
Compliance
Action Plan
Continue to use the SNAP process to
coordinate NJPDES compliance and
enforcement through quarterly meetings
ENF
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Correspondence
Continue to use the
SNAP process in
accordance with existing
agreements
Interagency
NEPPS
Coordination
Coordinate water program activities,
including monitoring, and address
issues, through meetings of EPA and
DEP NEPPS workgroups
Water
Resources
Work-
groups
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
NEPPS Annual Performance Report,
PPA commitments
Organize 2 meetings over
2 year PPA period
6 New Jersey Ecological Information Network includes electronic directory of extant data, researchers, equipment and training opportunities for NJ
ecosystems via the NJ Ecological Research Partnership.
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3. Strategy Implementation
Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Regulations/
Standards
Setting
Propose Phase 2 Water Quality
Management Planning Rules (N.J.A.C.
7:15) incorporating watershed
management and TMDL schedule from
the MOA in SFY99 and adopt in
SFY2000
DWM
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Finalize TMDL MOA between NJDEP
and EPA, including TMDL schedule for
all 303d listed waters.
DWM
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Final MOA
Publish a proposal to repeal and
repromulgate Stormwater Management
Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:8) with substantial
changes in SFY99; work toward
adoption in SFY2000
DWM,
DWQ,
LUR
PPG,
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Develop proposal for SQAR regulation
revisions (N.J.A.C. 7:14-4)
DWQ
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Continue on-going stakeholder process
for Phase 2 Surface Water Quality
Standards issues. Propose Phase 2
Surface Water Quality
Standards(N.J.A.C. 7:9B) in SFY99
and adopt in SFY2000
DWM
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Provide ongoing
guidance regarding rule
development and
participate in NJDEP's
stakeholder process to
develop SWQS
Propose technical amendments to
GWQS (N.J.A.C. 7:9-6) in SFY99 and
adopt in SFY 2000; Propose substantive
amendments and recodification of
GWQS to N.J.A.C. 7.-9C-1 in SFY2000
| and adopt in SFY2001
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead |
Funding
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Wellhead Protection Areas Regulations
and delineations: See Drinking Water
Section.
Propose and adopt regulations for
Watershed Protection Fund Grants to
recognized watershed management
groups in SFY99
DWM
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Dredging Regulations: See Site
Remediation Section
Develop and implement an interstate
reciprocity system for technology and
regulatory acceptance
OITMD
State,
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt:
Reporting:
Watershed
Management
Complete the Whippany River
Watershed Management Plan in
FY2000
DWM
PPG,
PPG
match,
State
Data mgt: G1S
Reporting: Characterization reports;
draft and final Watershed
Management Plans (consistent with
Framework)
Participate in WMA6 on
the Public Advisory
Committee; provide
monitoring and GIS
support
Continue implementation of watershed
management in priority watersheds
(WMAs 1,2,6,12,13,18, and 19) in
FY99. Expand efforts to additional
WMAs in FY99/2000
DWM
State,
PPG
Data mgt:
Reporting:
Explore the possibility of
EPA participation in
Technical Advisory
Committee and for
monitoring and GIS
activities
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Cote Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
NJDEP must implement applicable
provisions including development of
TMDLs in accordance with die schedule
outlined in the MOA.
DWM
PPG,
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Submit TMDLs/ WLAs/
LAs to EPA for approval
EPA must implement
applicable provisions
including development of
TMDLs in accordance
with the schedule
outlined in the MOA.
Explore the possibility of
providing support for
development of multi-
state TMDLs in NY/NJ
Harbor and Delaware
Estuary; EPA will review
and issue approval
decision within 30 days
of receipt of final TMDLs
Estuary
Management
Continue implementation of action
items specified in the NY/NJ Harbor
Estuary & Delaware Estuary Program
CCMPs and DELEP Strategic Action
Plan; continue implementation of a
Watershed Management Plan for the
Barnegat Bay Estuary
DWM
EPA
nonPPG,
State
Data mgt: as specified in CCMPs
and workplan; DELEP: RIMS;
BBEP: under development
Reporting: as specified in CCMPs
and workplan
DELEP: Complete action
items specified in
Strategic Action Plan and
CCMP;
HEP: Implement EPA
commitments in CCMP
Municipal/
Industrial
Facility
Permitting
Statewide: In accordance with N.J.A.C.
7:14A, continue to issue/renew
municipal and industrial facilities
discharge to surface water pennits.
Emphasis will be placed on permitting
new discharges and minimizing backlog
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: NJPDES/ PCS
Reporting: PCS; CWEA report;
Permit Activity Reports; indicator;
CPM #17 and CPM #18
Lead joint EPA/DEP
permitting policy
discussions
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Targeted: Necessary permit actions will
be taken to incorporate WQBELs
derived from adopted TMDLs/WLAs in
specific watersheds including: the
Whippany River pilot watershed project,
Phase II TMDLs for selected metals in
the New Jersey waters of the NY/NJ
Harbor, and in the Delaware River
Estuary (DRBC adopted
TMDLsAVLAs). Permit actions will
also be taken in the Passaic River Basin,
upstream of die Dundee Dam, as
necessary to support the expected
settlement of the Consolidated
Phosphorus Permit Appeals in the
Passaic River Basin.
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt:NJPDES/PCS
Reporting: PCS; CWEA report;
Permit Activity Reports
Stormwater
Permitting
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A,
continue to issue/renew industrial
stormwater DSW permits, where
possible, on a watershed basis, and
minimize backlog
DWQ
PPG,
State
Data mgt: NJPDES/ PCS
Reporting: PCS; Permit Activity
Reports; CPM #17 and CPM #19;
indicator
Begin rule and permit development for
Phase II Municipal Stormwater
permitting
DWQ
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NJ Register
Develop environmental indicator to
assess stormwater permitting program's
environmental effectiveness; continue
permit improvement efforts
DWQ
PPG
Data mgt: NJPDES/PCS
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; indicator
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Ground Water
Facility
Permitting
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A,
continue to issue/renew
industrial/sanitary NJPDES DGW
permits (including UIC) with provisions
to protect GWQS as individual permits
(where possible on a watershed basis),
general permits, or permits-by-rule and
to minimize backlog
DWQ
PPG
(UIC
only),
State
Data mgt: NJPDES/PCS
Reporting: PCS; Permit Activity
Reports; CPM #17 and CPM #18,
indicator
Treatment
Works
Approvals
Assure compliance with design criteria
and watershed planning for the
construction and operation of treatment
works, in accordance with N.J.A.C.
7:14A-22 and 23
DWQ
State
Data mgt: In-house database
program
Reporting: Bi-annual Permit Activity
Reports; DEP Bulletin
Continue to provide
technical support for
innovative technologies
Sewer Ban and
Capacity
Assurance
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-22,
continue to implement sewer ban and
capacity assurance programs
DWQ
State
Data mgt: In-house database
Reporting: Permit Activity Reports
Combined
Sewer
Overflows
Continue to issue DSW permits
consistent with the National CSO
control policy and the NY/NJ Harbor
Estuary Program CCMP
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: NJPDES/ PCS
Reporting: PCS; CWEA report;
Permit Activity Reports
Continue to provide
technical support
Industrial
Pretreatment
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A,
continue approval, modification and
oversight of delegated pretreatment
programs; continue to conduct audits in
accordance with die protocol utilized in
recent years; continue issuance of SIU
permits in non-delegated areas
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: NJPDES/PCS
Reporting: PCS; CWEA report;
Permit Activity Reports; CPM # 20
Adoption of amendments
to 40 CFR Part 403 to
facilitate pretreatment
program modifications
Sludge
Management
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7.14A,
continue issuance of sludge
management permits
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: NJPDES/ PCS
Reporting: Indicator; CPM # 21
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Cote Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
•
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
....
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Initiate discussions regarding 503
program delegation
DWQ
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: N/A
Modification of 503
delegation requirements
Transmit
503 annual
report data
to DEP |
Underground
Injection
Control
Statewide: Conduct UIC permitting,
remediation and enforcement activities
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A,
7:26C and N.J.S.A. 58:1 OA-10,
respectively; Remedial Priority System
applicable where owner does not
comply with cleanup directives
DWQ,
SRP,
ENF
PPG,
PPG
match
Data mgt: NJPDES for permits,
geothermal wells; NJPDES SRP
database for remedial activities;
enforcement inspections and SNCs;
Reporting: UIC Annual Reports;
CPMs #5 and #6.
Statewide: Negotiate a new
Memorandum of Agreement with EPA
in conjunction with 40 CFR 144 Class V
regulation promulgation.
DWQ,
SRP,
ENF
PPG,
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Signed MOA
Negotiate a new
Memorandum of
Agreement with DEP in
conjunction with 40 CFR
144 Class V regulation
promulgation.
Targeted: Identify and bring into
regulatory process (see statewide item)
Class V UIC injection wells, focusing
on selected watersheds and Wellhead
Protection Areas, to be conducted using
CEHA agencies (Burlington, Camden,
and Warren Counties)
DWQ
ENF,
DWM
EPA
nonPPG,
State
Data mgt: County reporting to DEP,
NJPDES for permits; Foxpro for
well drilling; PC database for
remedial activities
Reporting: UIC Annual Reports;
CPMs #5 and #6.
Provide UIC training for
CEHA agency staff
Enforcement
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:10A-6,
continue to perform periodic
compliance evaluation inspections of
permitted NJPDES discharges;
coordinate inspections with any
prioritized watershed initiative
ENF
PPG
match
Data mgt: Number, type and
inspection rating in Q&A; NJPDES/
PCS
Reporting: PCS; number and type in
CWEA Annual Report
EPA will conduct
diagnostic and
performance audit
inspections at agreed
upon facilities during
FFY97 and provide
copies to NJDEP of its
reports
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting 1
Continue to issue timely and appropriate
enforcement actions for repeat and
uncorrected minor violations and, in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:10A-10.1
and N.J.A.C. 7:14-8.5 and 8.9, for
serious violations, and violations that
cause a permittee to be, or continue to
be, in SNC; coordinate needed
enforcement actions with any prioritized
watershed initiative
ENF
PPG
match
Data mgt: Number & type of
violations; number & identification
of SNC facilities; number & type of
actions taken; other relevant data in
Q&A; NJPDES/PCS
Reporting: PCS; CWEA Report;
indicators
Compliance
Assistance
Continue to provide compliance
assistance to NJPDES permitted
facilities, including an informational
tracking system
ENF
PPG
match
Data mgt: Q&A
Reporting: Narrative report
Financial
Assistance
Continue to apply for timely award of
SRF funds; continue to perform
construction grant and SRF program
activities in accordance with Title II and
TitleVI of the CWA, and N.J.A.C. 7:22;
provide support to EPA for National
SRF Information System (see also
commitments in Attachment 1)
DWQ
EPA
nonPPG,
State
Data mgt: GICS; in-house databases
Reporting: Quarterly reporting of
construction grant and SRF loan
outlays and administrative
completions; annual reports to
Legislature; CPM #24 and CPM #25;
indicator
Timely performance of
construction grant
administrative closeouts;
timely performance of
annual SRF review;
provide support for
National SRF
Information System
Quarterly
reporting
of con-
struction
grant
closeouts;
provide
updates
from SRF
Informa-
tion
System
Continue to make State financing
awards for wastewater, CSO and
stormwater/NPS projects in
conformance with 1985 Pinelands Bond
Act, 1989 CSO/Stormwater Bond Act
(including Sewage Infrastructure
Improvement Act activities) and 1992
Clean Water Bond Act
DWQ
State
Data mgt: In-house databases
Reporting: Legislation; indicator
,
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Use 604b pass through funds to WQMP
activities at the local level. (See
Attachment 2: Waiver of EPA's 604(b)
Pass-Through Funds Project/Contract
Work Plan Approval Agreement).
DWM
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt: Log contracts with EPA
Reporting: Final project reports
Implement annual process for
Watershed Protection Funds grants
DWM
State
Data mgt:
Reporting: Annual Performance
Report
Continue to manage Clean Lakes grant
projects
WMM
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt: In-house database
Reporting: Quarterly and final
reports
Distribute funds and oversee projects
conducted under the Lakes Bond Act
WMM
State
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: Project Reports
NPSMgt
Continue NPS BMP implementation
DWM
DWQ
PPG,
State
Data mgt: GRTS
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; Performance
Measures
Provide technical
assistance, attend
meetings, review
proposals and provide
input.
CWAP
Develop and begin to implement
watershed action strategies for
watersheds in need of restoration
(Category 1 watersheds). Complete
strategies for watersheds in die priority
list for FY99-2000 by 12/99
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: As required by CWAP,
GRTS
Reporting: WRAS and Progress
Reports
Provide technical
assistance and review
WRAS submissions
Explore partnership opportunities to
implement key action items, including
fish advisory related items
DEP
PPG
Data mgt: As needed
Reporting: As needed
Implement CWAP key
action items for Region 2;
identify available
resources for state
implementation of key
action items
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Coastal Zone
NPS
Management
Implement die recommended
management measures in the approved
Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Plan
through die combined efforts of the 319,
6217 and statewide watershed
management initiatives.
OCPPC
Other
Federal
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Bi-annual report to
NOAA
Technical assistance with
CZM Plan
implementation
Beach Debris
Removal
Through the Clean Shores Program,
continue to use state prison labor to
remove debris from harbor and estuary
shorelines to reduce floatable debris
incidents at ocean recreational areas
DWM
State
Data mgt: PC database
Reporting: Periodic summary report,
indicator
Support US Army Corps'
drift removal program
and skimmer vessel
activity; assist NY City in
developing similar
program
Technical
Assistance
Continue to implement the one-stop
enforcement process; commence
develop-ment of environmental
compliance overview data
ENF
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
Continue to provide operation
management evaluations and technical
assistance to small POTWs
DWQ
EPA
nonPPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Activity summary
Continue to provide assistance to
counties and CEHA through State
Mapping Advisory Committee
OIRM
State
Data mgt: G1S
Reporting: Annual GIS Resource
Guide
Provide a database of interstate verified
and certified EIT to POTW to assist in
meeting water milestones/objectives
OITMD
State,
EPA non
PPG
Data mgt:
Reporting:
Education &
Outreach
Continue to develop the compliance
assistance program
ENF
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Continue to work on updating the DMR
Manual
ENF,
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: DMR Instructional
Manual, 3rd edition
Review and provide
comments and guidance
to NJDEP on proposed
manual
Continue publication of newsletters,
pamphlets, technical manuals,
guidelines, electronic bulletin board
DWQ
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Publications, bulletin
board
Continue to involve regulated
community in development of general
permits for DGW
DWQ
PPG
match
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: N/A
Continue NEPPS Water Resources
Focus group sessions
NEPPS
Water
Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Summary reports
Conduct training and prepare outreach
materials for local officials, non-profit
organizations and the general public on
ground water issues, NPS issues, and
watershed management
DWM
PPG
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: Annual Performance
Report
Provide EPA speakers as
appropriate
Provide geologic, hydrogeologic, and
geophysical information to die public
and private sectors, and State, Local and
Federal Agencies
NJGS
State
Data mgt.: In-house databases; GIS;
compact disks
Reporting: Publications, webpage
Develop watershed website to provide
public access to statewide, regional, and
Watershed and NJDEP homepage
DWM
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: webpage
Provide technical support
and guidance and the link
to the EPA Surf Your
Watershed site
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Data
Evaluation
Conduct biannual evaluation of the
Ambient Stream Monitoring Network
with USGS and EPA and revise as
needed
USGS-DEP
committee
PPG
Data mgt. N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
Participate in network
evaluations
Complete evaluation and redesign of
the Ambient Ground Water Quality
Network with USGS in FY99; begin
implementation in FY2000
USGS-DEP
committee
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report, indicator
Evaluate data collection (i.e.,
monitoring programs), data
management and assessment
capabilities to support water indicator
and core performance measure
development
NEPPS
Water Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
Assist with evaluation
through Joint Indicators
Team
Conduct status and trends analysis of
extant data to support indicator
development
NEPPS
Water Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Various
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; indicators
Assist with evaluation
through Joint Indicators
Team
Indicator/
Performance
Measure
Evaluation
Investigate appropriate indicators to
measure industrial stormwater NPS
pollution control efforts.
NEPPS
Water Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Various
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; indicators
Assist with evaluation
through Joint Indicators
Team
Evaluate and refine water and
enforcement indicators and core
performance measures
NEPPS
Water Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; performance
measures
Participate on national
committees; work
cooperatively with DEP
to refine measures
J
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DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
•
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Strategy
Implementation
Evaluation
Use Self-Assessment, which includes
indicators and program assessments,
to evaluate environmental
effectiveness of water programs'
implementation actions
NEPPS
Water Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Various
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report; indicators,
performance measures
EPA Annual
Performance Report
Provide
narrative in
NEPPS
Annual
Performance
Report
regarding
EPA progress
in meeting
PPA
commitments
Watershed
Management
Evaluation
Evaluate DEP's efforts to implement
watershed management framework
through targeted and statewide
activities and programs
DWM
State,
PPG
Revised framework document; data
management: develop
tracing/reporting method to report
implementation status
Provide guidance and
support to statewide and
regional efforts
Report on
NJ's progress
as compared
to other I
states in |
Region II and H
nationally I
Strategy
Refinement
Use PPA to refine data collection,
management, assessment, and strategy
implementation
NEPPS
Water Work
Group
PPG,
State
Data mgt: Various
Reporting: NEPPS Annual
Performance Report
Estuary
Management
Evaluation
Continue evaluation efforts specified
in NY/NJ Harbor Estuary &
Delaware Estuary Program CCMPs;
evaluate Bamegat Bay Estuary
Program activities
DWM
EPA
nonPPG,
State
Data mgt: N/A
Reporting: As specified in CCMPs
and workplan; DELEP: Conference
Report; Annual Monitoring Report.
BBEP: Quarterly grant activity
report
Continue evaluation
efforts specified in
NY/NJ HEP and DELEP
CCMP's; evaluate
BBEP activities.
DELEP: Conference
participation. BBEP:
Program participation,
review quarterly reports.
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
*
DEP Data Management
and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Sustainability
Apply sustainability lens tables to
Water PPA activity commitments
NEPPS
Water and
Sustainable
communitie
s
workgroups
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ATTACHMENT 1 CONSTRUCTION GRANTS/ SRF LOAN
PROJECTED AGENCY COMMITMENTS FOR SFY99
NJDEP
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Total
Construction Grant Outlays
$500,000
$200,000
$200,000
$100,000
$1,000,000
CW-SRF Outlays
$10,300,000
$15,300,000
$9,900,000
$9,500,000
45,000,000
Administrative Completions
0
0
1
1
2
DW-SRF Outlays
0
$4,100,000
$2,400,000
$3,200,000
$9,700,000
USEPA
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Total
Step 3/4 Close-Outs
CONSTRUCTION GRANTS/ SRF LOAN PROGRAMS
PROJECTED AGENCY COMMITMENTS FOR SFY2000
NJDEP
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Total
Construction Grant Outlays
93.185
0
150,566
14,000
257,751
CW-SRF Outlays
8,500,000
10,000,000
9,000,000
10,000,000
37,500,000
Administrative Completions
1
1
1
1
4
DW-SRF Outlays
3.500,000
5.000.000
4,000,000
3,000,000
15,000,000
USEPA
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Total
Step 3/4 Close-Outs
2
2
2
2
8
•Funding: PPG - included in NJDEP PPG; PPG-match - State funding, match for NJDEP PPG activities; EPA non-PPG - EPA funded, not eligible for PPG; State - state
funded, non-negotiable; Other Federal - nonEPA federal funding, non-negotiable.
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Attachment 2: 604b Waiver
Waiver of EPA's §604(b) Pass Through Funds Project/ Contract Work Plan Approval Agreement
Background Under the authority of the Clean Water Act (CWA), §§205(j) and 604(b), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
provides funding to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to conduct water quality management ol
(WQMP) activities. §§205(j) and 604(b) require that NJDEP allocate at least forty percent (40%) of these funds it receives to
Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organizations or Interstate Organizations (RPCPOs/IOs) in the state of New J® f *
the development of WQM plans. reey tor
NJDEP is currently funding contracts under CWA §§205(j) and 604(b) with regional planning agencies and county agencies whi h
are "RPCPOs/IOs", and expects to continue the practice. The types of work done under the existing contracts include traditi CI
WQMP, standards and monitoring activities necessary to measure and identify water quality problems and to define the most cost
effective solutions to these problems.
Future projects are expected to include WQMP efforts for; Storm water mitigation, non-point source control impleinentatio
quality sampling and analysis, watershed management planning, wastewater management planning, and updates of the
WQMPs.
Waiver of EPA's §604(h) Pass-Through Project/ Contract Work Plan Approval
NJDEP will develop project/ contract work plans to carry out WQMP activities in accordance with the purposes of §604(bV205f VN
using the 40% of §604(b) funding set aside for pass-through to RPCPOs/IOs without prior review and approval of the project/
work plans by EPA. Unusual project/ contract work plans outside the scope of previously conducted WQMP activity con.
to require prior approval by EPA.
NJDEP will submit the following to EPA:
• Copies of executed project/ contract work plans and budgets approved by NJDEP.
• An annual list of anticipated projects to be funded under CWA §604(b) pass-through funds with fiscal year fundino
identified. A brief project description will also be provided. Scopes of work for project types not previously fUnc^d'^w
CWA §604(b) will be identified on this list and EPA will determine if their approval is necessary. 1111
• An annual report on the status of CWA §604(b) funded projects. This annual report will include the status of cqil.,,1 •
of the work and a financial summary. Annual reports for the State Fiscal Year will be due the following Octoberloftfct
same year.
All proposed pass-through projects previously conceptually approved by EPA will no longer be subject to EPA review/apnro i f
the project/ contract work plans.
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GOALS/INDICATOR/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: DRINKING WATER
Parti: Goal/Indicators Table-Drinking Water
DRINKING WATER GOAL: EVERY PERSON IN NEW JERSEY WILL HAVE SAFE DRINKING WATER
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
I mi) I Init
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
I pad I Tnit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
1 I Tnit
1. By 2005,95% of the
public water systems
(and 95% of the
population served) will
provide water that meets
the microbiological
drinking water standards.
51. PERCENT OF PUBLIC
WATER SYSTEMS
(POPULATIONS) PROVIDING
DRINKING WATER THAT
MEETS ALL
MICROBIOLOGICAL
DRINKING WATER
STANDARDS THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR.
52. For CWS, number (%) of
months without an acute (fecal)
MCL violation and without a
monthly total coliform MCL
violation per year.
Y
BSDW
Y
2. By 2005, 95% of the
public water systems will
provide water that meets
the New Jersey chemical
drinking water standards
S3. PERCENT OF PUBLIC
WATER SYSTEMS
(POPULATIONS) PROVIDING
DRINKING WATER THAT
MEETS ALL NJ CHEMICAL
DRINKING WATER
STANDARDS THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR.
Y
BSDW
3. By 2000,90% of
public water systems will
have compliance
evaluations that are
acceptable
S4. NUMBER AND PERCENT
OF SYSTEMS INSPECTED
THAT HAVE ACCEPTABLE
COMPLIANCE EVALUATIONS
Y
OSE
Rl. NUMBER (%) OF NON-
COMMUNITY SYSTEMS
INSPECTED IN THE LAST
5 YEARS
Y
BSDW
* State programs, there is no EPA oversight
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Subgoal I: All Source Water in New Jersey Used for Drinking Water Will Be Protected From Pollution
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
I I Init
Surface Water
4. By 2003, all surface
water intakes will have a
completed Source Water
Assessment.
55. Number and % of CWS and
NTNC intakes which meet the
"designated use" drinking water.
56. Number and % of CWS and
NTNC intakes where surface water
quality standards are being met
F
F
R2. NUMBER (%) OF
SURFACE WATER INTAKES
WITH
a. DELINEATIONS
b. SOURCE INVENTORIES
c. CONTINGENCY PLANS
d. SOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLANS
Y 1
BSDW/EA I
RA/DWM |
Ground Water
5. By 2003, all public
water system wells will
have a completed Source
Water Assessment.
PI.
SUSCEPTIBILITY
OF CWS AND
NTNC WELLS TO
SURFACE
CONTAMIN.
P2. LAND
USE/ACTIVITIES
SURROUNDING
CWS AND NTNC
WELLS
Y
EARA
v
S7. Number and % of CWS wells
where ground water quality
standards are being met
F
R3. NUMBER (%) OF
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
WELLS WITH
a. DELINEATIONS
b. SOURCE INVENTORIES
c. CONTINGENCY PLANS
Y
BSDW
EARA
DWM
NJGS
I
EARA
d. SOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLANS
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Subgoal 2: The Consumption of Drinking Water Shall not Cause Detectable Waterborne Infectious Diseases
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
0 1
1 B
Condition Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data
(Pressure)
Avail/
(State)
Avail/
Avail/
Lead
Lead Unit
Lead Unit
Unit
6. All public water
Surface water
S8. NUMBER OF
Y
R4. Percent of CWS and NTNC
Y
systems will deliver
P3. NUMBER OF SURFACE
Y
WATERBORNE
EARA
that have disinfection.
drinking water that does
WATER TREATMENT
BSDW
DISEASE
not result in detectable
PLANTS WITHOUT
OUTBREAKS
R5. STATUS AND TRENDS
Y
waterborne infectious
FILTRATION (1,6)
CAUSED BY
OF COMPLIANCE WITH
I
disease.
DRINKING WATER
THE SURFACE WATER
BSDW
P4. Number of watersheds with
IDENTIFIED BY
DHSS (23,5)
TREATMENT RULE FOR:
intakes susceptible to NPS
F
a. TURBIDITY
microbiological loadings from
b. DISINFECTION
farm animals
RESIDUAL
P5. Number of POTWs 1 mile
F
R6. PERCENT OF NON-
Y
to 5 miles upstream of potable
COMMUNITY WATER
BSDW
water intakes
SYSTEMS THAT TAKE AT
LEAST 2 TOTAL
P6. Number of storm water
COLIFORM SAMPLES A
discharges 1 to 5 miles upstream
F
YEAR
of potable water intakes
P7. Number of events resulting
Lim, F
in the release of untreated
sewage from POTWs including
pump station bypasses upstream
of potable water intakes
Groundwater
P8. NUMBER OF CWS AND
Y
NTNC SUPPLY WELLS
CWS
UNDER THE INFLUENCE
BSDW
OF SURFACE WATER
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
*7. Determine the
occurrence of waterbome
pathogens of public health
concern in New Jersey's
water that are difficult to
remove or inactivate
during treatment.
*S9. Number and % of
CWS with confirmed
giardia cysts and
Cryptosporidium oocysts
in raw and treated water
F
*R7. Conduct research to help
find better indicators of fecal
pollution of groundwaters
F
Subgoal 3: Every Person in New Jersey Should Drink Water With Lead Concentrations Less Than 15 PPB
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
I mH I Init
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
I eaA 1 Init
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
I .pad TTnit
8. In the period from
1992-2000, reduce the
number of samples that
exceed the lead action
level by 50%
P9. Number (%) of systems
with corrosive water
(Assess feasibility)
P10. Number (%) of systems
with lead service lines
PI 1 - Number (%) of systems
with lead greater than 5 ppb in
their source waters.
TASK
EARA
F
F
S10. PERCENT OF
CWS AND NTNC
THAT EXCEEDED
THE LEAD ACTION
LEVEL.
SI 1. Number (%) of
CWS (populations) and
NTNC with lead
samples above 15 ppb
(1,2)
Y
BSDW
EARA
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
T fiu\ 1 Tnit
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
T mH I Tnit
(for private wells)
*9. By 2005, determine
the extent of lead
contamination in NJ
homes served by private
wells
P12. Number (%) of private
wells in aquifers with corrosive
water quality
P13. - Number (%) of wells
with lead greater than 5 ppb in
their source waters.
F
F
SI2. The percent of
private wells tested for
lead with lead above 15
ppb
F
R8. Number of water source
changes and/or treatment units
installed due to lead
contamination
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Subgoal 4: Every Person in New Jersey Should Drink Water With Nitrate Concentrations Less Than 10 PPM
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
I md I Init
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
I t Init
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
T Ml) T Init
10. In the period from
1993 to 2005 reduce die
number of PWS with
nitrate concentrations
above the MCL by 80%
Ornundwatcr
LIM, F
LIM
SI 3. NUMBER (%)
OFCWS
(POPULATION),
NTNC, AND TNC
POEs WITH
NITRATE
CONCENTRATIONS
GREATER THAN
5PPM, 10 PPM
(ANALYZED
SEPARATELY FOR
GW AND SW)
Y
EARA
P14. Pounds of fertilizer used
a. on agricultural land
b. on golf courses
c. on lawns
Surface water
P15. Number of POTWs
upstream of intakes
a. .Pounds of
nitrogenous compounds
released from POTWs
b. Concentrations of
nitrogenous compounds at the
intakes
(for private wells)
*11. Develop a plan to
address the problem of
nitrate concentrations in
private wells by the year
2005.
*P16. Lbs of fertilizer used
a. on agricultural land
b. on golf courses
c. on lawns
LIM, F
*S14. The percent of
private wells sampled
with nitrate
concentrations greater
than 10 mg/1
LIM
*R9. Number of private wells that
have installed treatment or have
been connected to a public water
system
*R10. Number of counties/
municipalities having ordinances
requiring monitoring at time of
sale
F
Y
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Subgoal 5: Every Person In New Jersey Should Drink Water With Mercury Concentrations Less Than 2 PPB
I Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Condition Indicators
Data Avail.
Response Indicators
Data
fPrpccurpI
Avail.
(State)
Avail
*12. Determine the extent
*P17. Mercury pesticides
LIM
*S15. The percent of
Y
*R11. Survey of susceptible
Task
of mercury contamination
applied in susceptible aquifers
private wells in
aquifers to determine geographical
EARA
in NJ private wells by the
susceptible aquifers
extent of mercury contamination
year 2005.
*P18. Mercury released from
point source and NPS
LIM
tested for mercury with
concentrations greater
than the MCL
*S16. The percent of
private wells in
susceptible aquifers
tested for mercury with
detectable
concentrations of
mercury
Y
*R12. Number of water source
changes and/or treatment installed
due to mercury contamination
Y
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Subgoal 6: Every Person in New Jersey Should Drink Water With VOC Concentrations Less Than the MCLs
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
13. In the period from
1993 to 2005, reduce the
number of CWS and
NTNC with VOCs greater
than their NJ MCLs by
50%.
Surface Water
P19. Number of point source
dischargers (POTWs and
industrial) upstream of
potable water intakes
P20. lbs of VOCs discharged
by point sources upstream of
intakes
Y
F
S17. NUMBER (•/.) OF
CWS (POPULATION) AND
NTNC WITH
CONCENTRATIONS OF
VOCS GREATER THAN
THE MCLS AND WITH
DETECTABLE
CONCENTRATIONS OF
VOCS LESS THAN THE
MCLS
Y
BSDW
Ground Water
P21. Number of hazardous
waste sites in WHPA
P22. Number of hazardous
waste sites with confumed
contamination of ground
water (3)
F
LIM, F
S18. NUMBER (%) OF
POEs WITH VOCs
GREATER THAN THE
MCLS AND WITH
DETECTABLE
CONCENTRATIONS OF
VOCS LESS THAN THE
MCLS (REPORTED
SEPARATELY FOR SW
AND GW)
Y
BSDW
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
(State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
(for private wells)
*14. Develop a plan to
address the contamination
of private wells by VOCs
by the year 2005
*P23. Number of
municipalities with domestic
well cluster located in
susceptible aquifers
~P24. Number of hazardous
waste sites with confirmed
contamination of ground
water (3)
Y
Y
*S19. Percent of private wells
tested with
a. detectable levels of VOCs
b. wells with VOCs above
the MCL
Y
*R13. Number of letters issued by
the BSDW for private wells tested
for VOCs
*R14. Number of county/
municipalities with VOC testing
requirements for sale of property
*R15. Number of treatment units
installed for VOCs
*R16. Number of changes of water
sources
Y I
Y
Y
Y
Subgoal 7: Every Person in New Jersey Should Drink Water That Contains the Minimum Concentration of Disinfection Byproducts Without Comproir
Microbiological Safety
lising
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators (State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit ..
(CWS only)
15. By 2001, reduce the
annual average
concentration of TTHM
in all water systems using
surface water to 80 ppb
or less.
P25. Number of surface
water sources with TOC
concentrations greater than 4
mg/1
F
S20. NUMBER (%) OF
CWS (POPULATIONS)
WITH TTHM
CONCENTRATIONS
GREATER THAN 80 PPB
(REPORTED
SEPARATELY FOR SW
AND GW1
Y
BSDW
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M ilcstoncs/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators (State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
*16. Determine the
concentrations of
haloacetic acids in CWS
distribution systems
*R17. Evaluate existing data on
concentrations of haloacetic acids in
the distribution system
Task
BSDW
EARA
Subgoal 8: Every Person in New Jersey Should Drink Water With Radiological Concentrations Less Than The MCLs
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators (State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
I Init
17. By 2005,95% of the
samples from CWS will
meet the radiological
standards (gross alpha,
radium 226/228)
P26. Geographical
distribution of ground water
samples with gross alpha,
radium 226/228 greater than
the MCL
F
522. NUMBER (•/.) OF
CWS THAT EXCEEDED
THE GROSS ALPHA MCL
AND THE RADIUM
226/228 MCL
523. Number (%) of CWS
with radium 224.
Y
BSDW
Y
18. By 2001, develop a
plan to address the issue
of radon and unregulated
1 radionuclides in both
1 PWS and private wells
P27. Geographical
distribution of ground water
samples with radon greater
than 300 pCi/1
F
S24. Concentration of radon
in public water supply wells
in New Jersey
LIM, F
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Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators (State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
19. Reduce or control
tritium, gross Beta and
specific Gamma levels in
Drinking Water
P28. Status and trends
tritium release from 2
nuclear power plant sites.
P29. Status and trends for
manmade radionuclides
discharged from 2 nuclear
power plant sites
NARIP
NJDEP
525. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF TRITIUM
LEVELS IN DRINKING
WATER IN PRIVATE
AND OTHER WELLS
RESERVOIRS
526. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF GROSS
BETA AND SPECIFIC
GAMMA LEVELS IN
PRIVATE AND OTHER
WELLS RESERVOIRS
NARIP
NJDEP
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Subgoal 9: Protect and Insure Adequate Ground and Surface Water Quantity For Drinking Water Use.
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Condition Indicators (State)
Data
Response Indicators
Data
(Pressure)
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Avail/
Lead
Unit
*20. Reduce or
*P30. STATUS AND TRENDS
Lim,
*S27. STATUS AND
Lim
*R18. REDUCTION IN
Y
prevent overuse of
OF PERMITTED GROUND
BWA
TRENDS OF
NJGS,
GROUND WATER USE IN
USGS
ground water resources
WATER USE FOR POTABLE
CHLORIDE IN
USGS,
IDENTIFIED PROBLEM
NJGS
used for drinking
WATER PURPOSES.
ASSESSED GROUND
AREAS (SEE INDICATOR UC1
water.
WATER AND EXTENT
BWA
AND UC2).
BWA
*P31. Population growth trends
Lim
MONITORED.
V
in areas served by ground water.
Census
*R19. PERCENT OF SYSTEMS
Y
*P32. Status and trends of
Y
*S28. STATUS AND
Lim
NOT EXCEEDING WATER
BWA
precipitation in areas served by
USGS /
TRENDS IN WATER
USGS
ALLOCATION PERMIT
ground water.
NOAA
LEVELS IN
NJGS
REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVATION AND
*P33. Status and trends of inter-
basin and intrabasin water
Lim
DWM
OTHER WELLS AND
EXTENT MONITORED.
*R20. Percent of water systems
with allocation permits with
Y
BWA
transfers.
drought and water conservation
DRBC
*S29. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF BASE
Lim
USGS
management plans.
FLOW LEVELS IN
NJGS
STREAMS INCLUDING
FLOOD FLOWS
(STREAM
HYDROGRAPHS) TO
THE EXTENT
MONITORED.
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Pressure)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators (State)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data I
Avail/ 1
Lead 1
I Tnit 1
~21. Reduce or
prevent overuse of
surface water resources
used for drinking
water.
*P34. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF PERMITTED SURFACE
WATER USE FOR POTABLE
WATER PURPOSES.
*P35. Population growth trends
in areas served by surface water.
Lim,
BWA
Lim
Census
*S30. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF BASE
FLOW LEVELS IN
STREAMS INCLUDING
FLOOD FLOWS
(STREAM
HYDROLOGY) TO
EXTENT MONITORED.
Lim,
USGS,
NJGS
*R21. NUMBER AND EXTENT
OF DROUGHT WARNINGS
ISSUED.
*R22. NUMBER AND EXTENT
OF DROUGHT
EMERGENCIES ISSUED.
Y
BWA
Y
BWA
*P36. Status and trends of
precipitation in areas served by
surface water
Y-
USGS
NOAA
*S31. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF
RESERVOIR LEVELS.
Y
BWA
*P37. Status and trends of inter-
basin and intrabasin water
transfers.
Lim
DWM
DRBC
22. By 2005, the
Department and
regional interests will
cooperatively address
all regional water
supply deficits
projected through 2030
to ensure that such
deficits are not realized
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GOALS/INDICATORS/ACTIV ITY COMMITMENT TABLE: DRINKING WATER
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
| Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
Data
Management
1. Maintain the inventory and monitoring
result for all public water systems
2. Maintain NJDEP's automated
compliance determination and violations
tracking system
3. Assist Region 2 in data verification
review
BSDW
BSDW
BSDW
PPG
PPG
PPG
1. SAS/NJPWS
2. Quarterly drinking water violation
and enforcement reports7
2. Provide SNC reports to
the state
3.Annually conduct 1 data
review of BSDW and
local or county health
agencies monitoring and
violations data
4. Track WHPA and contaminant source
inventories on GIS
5. Report unregulated contaminant data
to EPA.
NJGS
BSDW
PPG
State
PPG
State
4. Annual Performance Report/DEP
Annual Report
5. SAS/NJPWS
Monitoring
1. Perform SOC monitoring for
vulnerability waivers
2. Perform new well tests
3. Provide drinking water quality testing
as needed.
4. Provide radiological monitoring of
drinking water from areas nearby nuclear
power plants.
BSDW
BSDW
BSDW
RPP/BNE
PPG
PPG/State
PPG/State
State
Utility
Tax
1. SAS/NJPWS
2. BSDW database
3. BSDW database
4. Indicator Report
7DEP, in an effort to improve the quality of data provided, will selectively do manual confirmation of contaminant groups
before submitting those violations.
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Quality
Assurance
1. Maintain certification program for
drinking water laboratories
2. Participate in the development and
implementation of QAMP commitments.
OQA
BSDW
State
1. CERTSUM
2. QAMP
1. Certify principal State
drinking water laboratory.
Provide WS PE samples
2. Approve QAMP
Research and
Technical
Support
1. Complete study of die occurrence of
phthalates/adipates in source waters
2. Complete study on Understanding
perceptions of drinking water quality: a
Mental Models Approach
3. Complete study on Assessing the
occurrence of disinfection byproducts in
groundwater to target monitoring
requirements
4. Complete study on Occurrence of non-
regulated synthetic organic chemicals in
vulnerable areas to aid in source water
assessment
5. Complete study on Characterization of
total organic carbon's role in the
formation of disinfection byproducts at
drinking water treatment plants
6. Complete study on Assessing the
feasibility of using available state, county
and municipal data on private wells on
private wells to develop an indicator of
ground water quality
7. Initiate study on the Impact of Raw
Water Quality on Conventional Drinking
Water Treatment
EARA
State
Research summary reports
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
| Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
NEPPS
1. Continue to develop quantitative
milestones
2. Develop and improve indicators suite
3. Cross-Program Coordination
BSDW
DSRT
PPG
State
SAS/NJPWS
Indicators Report
State of the Environment Report
Annual Performance Report
WHPP
1. NJGS will issue a guidance document
entitled on die Delineation of WHPA in
Fall 1998. Regulations will be issued at a
future date.
2. Integrate WHPP into the Source Water
Assessment program.
NJGS
NJGS
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report
Annual report
Drinking
Water
Protection
Activities
1. Delineate aquifer recharge areas in the
State.
2. Identify critical drinking water supply
watersheds for acquisition.
NJGS
DWM
LNR
State
State
Annual Performance Report
Annual Performance Report
Source Water
Assessment
(SDW Act
Reauthorizati
on)
1. Submit "New Jersey Source Water
Assessment and Protection Program
Plan" to EPA by February 1999 -
(statutory requirement);
BSDW
DW-SRF
State
BSDW Monthly reports
1. Review NJDEP's
program within 9 months
of submission
System
Capacity
Development
Strategy
(SDW Act
Reauthorizati
on)
1. A strategy will be developed consistent
with the SDWA.
2. Obtain the legal "authority to ensure
that new systems commencing operations
after 10/1/99 demonstrate the capacity to
manage their system.
BSDW
PPG
PPG
BSDW Monthly reports
Radon in
Drinking
Water
1. NJDEP will determine the feasibility
of developing a multi-media radon
mitigation program for drinking water in
New Jersey
BSDW
RPP
PPG
Annual Performance Report
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3. Strategy Implementation
Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Statutes and
Regulations
1. Maintain primacy and fully implement
PWSS Program regulations (including
primacy reporting requirements) with
focus on total coliform, surface water
treatment, lead and copper, and phase II/V
contaminants rules consistent with the
State Priorities Guidance
2. Submit information to obtain primacy
for SDWA reauthorization activities:
administrative penalties, definition of
public water systems, etc.
3. Prepare information to obtain primacy
for SDWA reauthorization activities:
consumer confidence reports, disinfectants
and disinfection byproducts rule,
enhanced surface water treatment rule, etc.
4. Submit DW-SRF capitalization grant
application for SFY99 and SFY2000.
5. Respond to emergencies detected by
monitoring for the ICR
6. Develop and implement an interstate
reciprocity system for innovative
technology and regulatory acceptance
BSDW
BSDW
BSDW
BSDW
BSDW
OITMD
PPG
PPG
PPG
DW/SRF
PPG
State
EPA-non
PPG
1. Annual Performance Report
2. Primacy Submission
Annual Performance Report
2. Review and approve
primacy submissions
3. Review grant
application
5. Keep NJDEP informed
of ICR developments
Peimitting
1. Review and approve construction plans
for water treatment facilities
2. Manage the physical connection
program
BSDW
PPG
State
BSDW tracking system
BSDW monthly activity reports to
EPA
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Certification
and Training
1. Issue licenses for qualified PWS
personnel
2. Provide training courses for operators
3. Review and revise State Operator
Certification Program consistent with EPA
guidelines, revised program to be
submitted by 8/00 to Region 2.
BSDW
PPG
State
PPG
State
PPG
1. Bureau of Revenue tracking
system
2. Rutgers operator training center
Technical
Assistance
1. Identify non-viable PWS
2. Provide technical advice to PWS's in
emergency situations
3. Provide routine technical assistance to
public and private water systems
4. Provide a database of interstate verified
and certified drinking water innovative
technologies to assist in meeting drinking
water milestones/objectives
(LEAD -DSRT-OITMD)
BSDW
BSDW
BSDW
OITMD
PPG
State
EPA-non
PPG
Annual Performance Report
Enforcement
1. Continue to perform periodic
compliance evaluation inspections of
PWS, biennially for CWS and once every
five years for non- community water
systems
2. Resolution of SNC lists
3. Continue to issue timely and
appropriate enforcement actions, in
accordance withN.J.S.A 58:12A-10 and
N.J.A.C. 7:10-3, for violations that cause a
PWS to be an SNC.
WCE
CEHA
BSDW
WCE
PPG
State
SAS/NJPWS
Annual Performance Report
BSDW monthly activity reports sent
EPA
Enforcement tracking files
2. EPA will provide up to
date and timely SNC lists
to DEP on a quarterly
basis for resolution, and
address unaddressed
SNCs
Financial
Assistance
Water Supply Rehabilitation Loans
BSDW
State
BSDW tracking system
Report to legislature
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jCore Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Source Water
Assessment
1. Delineate Wellhead Protection Areas
for all community and noncommunity
water supply wells by 2000, based upon
the deadlines for Source Water
Assessment Program.
2. Delineate Intake Watersheds for
surface water intakes by 2000.
3. Assist counties in locating
noncommunity wells.
4. Perform contaminant source inventories
in delineated areas
NJGS
EARA
BSDW,
CEHA
DWM
DW-
SRF
State
Annual Performance Report
Indicators Report
Outreach and
Training for
Source Water
Assessment
1. Conduct public hearings on draft
Source Water Assessment Plan.
2. Conduct outreach and training for
counties, municipalities, purveyors and the
regulated community
3. Develop generic guidance and
management practices for source
management plans
BSDW
DWM
DW-
SRF
State
Annual Performance Report
Annual report
NJ Statewide
Water Supply
Plan
Continue implementation of the Water
Supply Plan Strategies
WSE
DWM
State
Water
Conservation
1) Requirement for preparation of water
conservation plans will continue to be
incorporated as conditions for all water
allocation permits .
2) Requirement for metering of all new
service connections.
WSE
State
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Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
Drought
Management
Activities
1) Requirements for preparation of
drought management plans will continue
to be incorporated as conditions for all
water allocation permits.
2) Requirements for metering of all new
service connections.
WSE
State
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4. Strategy Evaluation
| Core Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
Source
DEP Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
Data Evaluation
1. Evaluate data collection, data
management and data
assessments for water indicator
development
2. Conduct status and trends
analysis to support indicator
development
3. By 7/99 and 7/00, BSDW will
submit an annual report to
Region 2 as per Section
1414(cX3XA).
4. Report # of community water
systems improving or
maintaining compliance w/ all
health-based standards through
use of dw state revolving funds
BSDW,
EARA
BSDW,
EARA
BSDW
BSDW
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report,
Indicators Report
Annual Report of Violations
Indicator/
Performance
Measure
Evaluation
1. Continue evaluation of
relationships between water
indicators for causes, ambient
conditions, and responses.
2. Use indicators to refine
priorities and strategies
BSDW,
EARA
PPG
State
SAS/NJPWS
Annual Performance Report
Meetings with
Region 2
—n
Have annual meeting with
Region 2 to discuss issues
BSDW
PPG
Have annual meetings
with NJDEP to discuss
issues
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LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Land and Natural Resources - Page 181
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Introduction
Land & Natural Resources in New Jersey
NJDEP's Land and Natural Resources Workgroup has facilitated the development of goals, milestones, objectives
indicators and a self assessment document. Three specific Land and Natural Resources stakeholder meetings were*
held to include stakeholders in the development process (October 1996, June 1997 and October 1997) in addition to
the initial Land and Natural Resources breakout session held during the Management for Environmental Results in
New Jersey conference held in April 1996. Stakeholder input was also received through the June 15, 1997
Implementing Results-Based Management in New Jersey: NEPPS and Strategic Planning Workshop.
Specifically, the Land and Natural Resources Workgroup prepared a Draft Self-Assessment document that was
distributed for review at the October 1996 Land and Natural Resources stakeholder meeting. Draft goals, subgoals
milestones, and objectives were also discussed at the October and June 1997 meetings. A series of draft potential
indicators tables was distributed with the June 1997 Land and Natural Resources Stakeholder meeting materials for
future discussion. The October 1997 Land and Natural Resources meeting focused on the draft indicators that were
revised subsequent to the June 1997 meeting to reflect stakeholder comments as well as further input from key
NJDEP staff and colleagues at NJ Department of Agriculture, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and
the NJ Office of State Planning.
Comments during these stakeholder meetings, as well as written comments received by NJDEP subsequent to the
meeting, led to amendments to the Key Issue Area and Subgoal Table which appeared in the January 1997 pp^
Major changes include wording modifications to the headwaters and riparian corridors, coastal resources and flood
prone area, forest resources, patterns of land development, and ecosystem biotic integrity subgoals. Since quality of
life issues (initially identified through the Land and Natural Resources Workgroup) are relevant to all NEPPS areas
NJDEP created a Sustainable Communities Workgroup as described in that section of this PPA. Therefore, the
original subgoals of cultural and historic protection and quality of life have been moved from the Land and Natural
Resources section.
Comments from the October 1997 and June 1998 stakeholder meetings were incorporated into the Land and Natural
Resources Indicator and Activity Tables. The following pages reflect amended goals, subgoals, and the first series
of Land and Natural Resources Indicators in the nine Land and Natural Resources key issue areas. The nine kev
issue areas are: 1.Wetlands; 2. Headwaters and Riparian Corridors; 3. Coastal Resources and Flood-Prone Areas- 4
Soil Erosion and Soil Contamination; 5. Forest Resources; 6. Patterns in Land Development; 7. Biodiversity; 8*
Open Space; and 9. Environmentally Damaged Land. The Indicator Tables are followed by a series of Land and
Natural Resources Activity Tables. The Land and Natural Resources Activity Tables include broad strategies the
Department is employing to meet the Land and Natural Resource goal.
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Land and Natural Resources
Goal/Indicators/Activity Commitment Tables
Goal: Maintain, enhance and restore functioning ecosystems and sustainable communities.
Land and Natural Resources Subgoals:
A. Ecosystem Structural Integrity (key issue area)
Subgoal #1. Wetlands: Improve quality and function and achieve no net loss. Explore innovative techniques for
creation, enhancement and maintenance of New Jersey wetlands.
Milestones:
• Achieve no net loss of wetlands by year 2005 and implement effective techniques for increased creation of
wetlands (Baseline: It has been estimated that there were approximately 1,000,000 acres of wetlands in
New Jersey based on 1977 US Fish and Wildlife Service estimates of 300,000 acres of estuarine wetlands
and the 1986 NJDEP calculation of 730,862 acres of freshwater wetlands. These estimates will be updated
as NJDEP is currently updating its 1986 based Land use/Land cover data set.).
Subgoal #2. Headwaters and Riparian Corridors: Maintain and restore headwaters, riparian corridors and associated
buffers for water quality and wildlife habitat, flood control, public safety, streambank stability.
Milestones:
• Maintain and restore vegetative bank cover and buffers adjacent to headwaters and stream corridors by
200S (Baseline: Research priority).
Subgoal #3. Coastal Resources and Flood-Prone Areas: Maintain and restore the functional integrity of the coastal
system for water quality and wildlife habitat, storm protection, public safety, shoreline stability.
Subgoal #4. Soil Erosion and Soil Contamination: Minimize soil erosion and contamination caused by human
activity on land.
Milestones:
• By 2005, all municipalities will adopt and implement ordinances to reduce erosion through the reduction of
peak runoff rates after development, and set goal of 80% reduction of TSS for BMPs (Baseline: Priority
data need).
• By 2005, increase by greater than 20% the amount of agricultural land which will have an erosion rate with
tolerable limits (tolerable limit = "T" value; sustainable erosion per soil type) (Baseline: Priority data
need).
Subgoal #5. Forest Resources: Maintain and restore New Jersey's forest resources.
Subgoal #6. Patterns in Land Development: Accommodate growth while protecting natural resources in New
Jersey through implementation of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Milestones:
• Annually increase the number of acres of undeveloped land developed consistent with the SDRP (Baseline:
Priority data need).
• Support the SDRP through consistent implementation through DEP rules, regulations, and programs
(Baseline: Under development).
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B. Ecosystem Biotic Integrity (key issue area)
Subgoal #7. Preserve, protect, and restore biodiversity within all landscape types in New Jersey.
Milestones:
By the year 2008, the State's rare, threatened and endangered species populations will be stable or have
improved status (Baseline: Under development).
C. Preserve, Protect and Restore New Jersey Lands (key issue area)
Subgoal #8. Open Space: Preserve open space for current and future protection of natural resources, biological
diversity, and recreation.
Milestones:
• Federal, State and local programs will strive to preserve and protect through fee simple acquisition or other
means an additional 300,000 acres of open space by the year 2002 and a total of 1,000,000 acres of open
space by 2008 (Baseline: As of November 1998, more than 905,000 acres of open space have been
preserved. Since 1961, the Green Acres program has assisted in the acquisition of more than 271,685 acres
of open space).
Subgoal #9. Environmentally Damaged Land: Return environmentally damaged land to productive uses.
Milestones:
• Annually increase the numbers of acres of environmentally damaged land available for beneficial use
including development or recreation (Baseline: The September 1997 edition of Known Contaminated Sit
in New Jersey included the number of contaminated sites that received a No Further Action designation "
during Fiscal Year 1997. Of the 10,782 sites identified in this report, 1,845 received a No Further Action
designation. This represents 17% of the known universe captured in this edition).
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GOAL/INDICATOR/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: LAND & NATURAL RESOURCES
Part 1: Goal/Indicators Table
Subgoal 1: Wetlands - Improve the quality and function and achieve no net loss. Explore innovative techniques for increased creation and enhancement of New Jersey's
wetlands.
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Ml. Achieve no net
loss of wetlands by
year 2005 and
implement effective
techniques for
increased creation
Df wetlands.
PI. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF WETLANDS IMPACTS
(FRESHWATER AND
COASTAL ACREAGE)
AUTHORIZED BY NJDEP
UNDER THE LAND USE
REGULATION PROGRAM
BY TOWNSHIP, COUNTY,
watershed.
P2. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF LAND COVER CHANGE
P3. Status and trends of wetlands
violations.
Y-LURP
Lim -
ENSP,
OIRM
Lim - ENF
51. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
WETLANDS ACREAGE.
52. Status and trends of acres of
mitigation built.
S.3. Status of rare wetland natural
communities (limestone sinkhole
ponds, Pine Barren savannas, pitch
pine lowlands, limestone tens)
Lim -
ENSP,
OIRM
Lim -
LURP
Lim -
ONLM
R1. Status and trends of
additional preserved wetlands
through the open space
preservation program.
R2. Status and trends of
restoration/creation/enhancement
projects, with projects conducted
in concert with:
A. Federal government;
B. State government;
C. Local government;
D. Private/Non-profit
organizations;
E. NJWMC:# of acres
required/constructed/successful
F. Enforcement activities.
R3. Status and trends of
municipalities and counties with
TDR Programs.
Lim - GA,
NJWMC
Lim -
LURP
Lim -
LURP
Lim - ENF
Lim - DCA
NRCS-Y
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Milestones/
Objectives
Clause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
^ead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
\vail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
^ead Unit
01. Improve quality
and function of
coastal/freshwater
wetlands and
implement effective
techniques for
increased
enhancement of
wetlands.
P4. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF LAND USE/LAND
COVER CHANGE
[INCLUDING IMPERVIOUS
COVER).
P5. Status and trends of point
source pollution loadings (See
PI, P2, P4, P5 under Surface
Water table).
P6. Status and trends of
Nonpoint source pollution
discharges (See P6 under
Surface Water table).
-im-
ENSP, Lim
- OIRM
V. Lim -
DWQ,
DWM
V. Lim-
dwq,
DWM
54. Status and trends of impaired
wetlands (sedimentation;
lydrologic changes; vegetative
changes including exotic
invasives, etc.).
55. Status and trends of
fragmented wetland systems (% of
impervious cover).
N
Lim -
LURP,
ENSP
R.4. Soil erosion and sediment
:ontrol (See Rl, R2, R3 under
Soil Erosion).
Y-NRCS
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Subgoal 2: Headwaters and Riparian Corridors - Maintain and restore headwaters, riparian corridors and associated buffers for stream bank stability, water quality,
wildlife habitat, flood control, and public safety.
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Ml. Maintain and
restore vegetative
bank cover and
buffers adjacent to
headwaters and
stream corridors by
2005.
P7. TRENDS OF LAND
USE/LAND COVER
CHANGE (INCLUDING
IMPERVIOUS COVER).
P8. Status and trends of ozone
injury in NJ forests containing
headwaters and riparian
corridors.
P9. Status and trends of
hemlock woolly adelgid in NJ
hemlock forests containing
headwaters and riparian
corridors.
P10. Status and trends of point
and nonpoint source discharges
into headwaters and riparian
corridors.
PI 1. Status and trends of waste
sites and industrial facilities
adjacent to headwaters and
riparian corridors.
Lim -
GIS/NJGS,
DFG&W
Lim - NJFS
Lim - NJFS
Lim -
DWQ,
WMM,
DWM
Lim - SRP,
GIS
56. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
MILES OF WATERWAYS
THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS
I-ROUT PRODUCTION
WATERS UNDER THE
SURFACE WATER QUALITY
STANDARDS.
57. Status and trends of
headwaters and stream corridors
located in dedicated open space.
58. Status and trends of the
duration and magnitude of flood
events.
59. Spatial patterns of land cover
in relation to streams; riparian
buffer inventory.
Lim - GIS,
DWQ
Lim - GA
Y - NWS,
Floodplain
Mgt.
Y - GIS
R5. Status and trends of
headwaters and riparian
restoration projects statewide and
by watershed.
R6. Status and trends of
ordinances, planning, and zoning
for headwater and riparian
corridor restoration/
preservation/conservation.
R7. Current status of woolly
adelgid research.
R8. Number of feet of stream
bank stabilization projects.
Lim-
DWM,
NGO I
Lim-
ANJEC, |
Shade Tree I
Comm.
Lim - NJFS
Lim-
SSCC,
NRCS
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Definitions
Headwaters - the beginnings or sources for water courses. Typically the land surrounding the point in the landscape where sufficient runoff collects to form an intermittent
stream.
Riparian Corridors- all water courses, including the channel to mean high water, associated wetlands if present and an appropriate upland buffer wide enough to protect water
quality and provide adequate habitat for wildlife.
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Subgoal 3: Coastal Resources and Flood Prone Areas - Maintain and restore the functional integrity of a natural coastal system for water quality, wildlife habitat, storm
protection and public safety.
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data Avail/1
Lead Unit 1
01. Maintain existing
natural estuary and
marine waterfront
acreage and restore
the functional
integrity of the natural
coastal system.
P12. STATUS AND
TRENDS OF LAND
USE/LAND COVER
CHANGE (INCLUDING
IMPERVIOUS COVER &
miles of bulk-headed
shoreline) IN COASTAL
AREA.
P13. Status and trends of
seasonal/ residential
population.
P14. Status and trends of form
and location of shore
protection structures.
Lim-
ENSP,
ENSP,
OIRM
Y-NJ
census,
Local EOPs
Y-CE,
SCS,
ACOE
Benefits
Reeval.
Study -
S10. STATUS AND TRENDS IN
SHORELINE CHANGES.
SI I. Status and trends of flood-
related insurance claims.
SI 2. Status and trends of sea level
rise.
S13. Status and trends of dredge
spoil disposal.
Y - N.J.
Beach
Profile
Network
Data
Y-FEMA/
NFIP
Y - NASA/
NOAA/
EPA
Y-CE,
ACOE,
LURP
R.9. Status and trends of
Green/Blue Acres & Green Trust
targeted acquisition/protection.
RIO. Status and trends of
conservation efforts to deed
restrict environmentally sensitive
areas on private property by
corporate landowners and not-for-
profit conservation groups.
R11. Status and trends in
compliance and enforcement
relative to the preservation of
flood areas and wetlands, (cf.
Wetlands, Table)
V. Lim - 1
GA 1
V. Lim-
GA
Lim-LU
ENF
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Milestones/
Cause Indicators
Data Avail/
Conditions Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Objectives
Loadings and other pressures)
Lead Unit
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Avail/
Lead Unit
Lead Unit
}1S. Status and trends of
frequency, duration, and
magnitude of storm events
Y-
NWS/BFM
S14. Status and trends of related
StEPPS indicators for marine
water quality (see NEPPS Surface
Water tables).
112. Status and trends of
oceanfront dunes maintenance
and restoration.
Y - N.J. 1
Beach I
Profile Net-1
work Data I
P16. Status and trends of
recreational vehicles (boats, jet
skis, dime buggies, etc.).
P17. Status and trends of
dredging relative to natural
resources and beach
nourishment.
3MV-Y
LURP,
ACOE,
NOAA-
Lim
R13. Status and trends of beach
nourishment research
NJGS,
LURP--
Lim.
P18. Status and trends of
navigational dredging and
disposal of dredge spoils.
LURP/CE
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Subgoal 4: Soil Erosion and Soil Contamination - Minimize soil erosion and contamination caused by human activity on land.
Response Indicators
iilestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
)ata Avail/
^ead Unit
Conditions Indicators
[Ambient conditions and effects)
fc)ai
ata
Avail/
Lead Unit
(Agency, regulated community,
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Ml. By 2005, all
municipalities will
adopt and
implement
ordinances to
reduce erosion
through the
reduction of peak
runoff rates after
development and set
goal of 80%
reduction of TSS
for BMPs.
P19. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF LAND CHANGE (I.E.
IMPERVIOUS COVER) PER
WATERSHED.
P20. Status and trends of acres of
credible soil and sensitive land
areas (i.e. steep slopes, stream
corridors) disturbed.
P21. Improperly designed,
installed or maintained BMPs &
noncompliance of BMPs.
Lim - G1S,
NJGS,
ENSP
01. During the land
development
process minimize
short-term, on-site
soil erosion and
sedimentation.
02. Minimize long-
term erosion and
sedimentation off-
P22. Status and trends of the
changing hydrographs of
watersheds which reflect
increases in peaks, rate, duration
and volume of flow.
Y-
SSCC/SCD
USDA-
Soil
Survey"
Y -NJDA/
SSCC
N
S15. Status and trends of the
turbidity of water with non-
agricultural drainage.
SI 6. Status and trends of the
condition of stream banks,
channels and buffers, including
length of stream bank erosion and
stream accretion.
SI 7. Length of non-stabilized
period during construction.
N -USGS
N-SCD
SI 8. Status and trends of land
use/land cover.
Lim -
SSCC/SC
D
Lim -
ENSP, GIS
R14. Status and trends of
implementation of soil erosion
and sedimentation control
standards.
R15. Status and trends of
implementation of watershed
management plans and techniques
to minimize erosion (protect
erodible areas, minimize
disturbance).
R.16. # of municipalities that
adopt ordinances to implement
watershed management plans and
BMPs.
R17. Status and trends of erosion
rates (to ensure they remain
within acceptable limits).
R18. Status and trends of regional
Watershed models and plans (to
mimic an acceptable hydrograph).
Y -SSCC,
SCD
N-DEP
SSCC-SCD
Local
Government
N -DEP-
DWM,
OSP
SSCC
N -SSCC-
SCD
N - SSCC-
SCD,
NRCS,
DEP-DWMI
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Milestones/
Objectives
|Cai
t
use Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
(Agency, regulated community,
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
M2. By 2005,
increase by greater
than 20% the
amount of
agricultural land
which will have an
erosion rate with
tolerable limits
Tolerable limit =
T" value,
sustainable erosion
per soil type).
P23. Status and trends of acres oflLim -
agricultural lands needing but Extension
lot implementing erosion control Service
easures recommended by NRCS
JSDANRCS.
'24. Status and trends of acres
agricultural land needing
conservation treatment of
erosion control.
33. Reduce soil
contamination to
level below which
there are no adverse
effects on living
resources.
°fL
im -NRC!
NJFS
P2S. Status and trends of wet anc
dry air deposition of
contaminants.
P26. # OF KNOWN
CONTAMINATED SITES.
P27. Status and trends of
pesticide application amounts on
lawns, recreational and farm
land.
S19. Turbidity of water with
Agricultural drainage.
S20. Status and trends of acres of
agricultural land eroding in excess
S of "T".
None
NRCS,
See, SSCC,
NJFS
Lim - AM
DSRT
Lim - SRP
V.Lim -
PCP, Ag
Extension
521. Status and trends in soil
contamination.
522. Status and trends of soil
biodiversity.
523. Status and trends of
detectable pesticide residues.
524. Status and trends of historical
pesticide remediated land.
Lim -
DSRT &
SRP
None
Lim-PCP
DSRT
N - DSRT,
SRP
R19. Status and trends of N - SCD,
maintaining acceptable stream NRCS
hydrology through modeling and DEP-DWM
implementation.
Lim -
R20. Status and trends of SSCC-SCD
agricultural lands implementing NRCS,
erosion control BMPs. NJFS
R21 .Status and trends of acres of .
agricultural land implementing SSCC-SCD
conservation management plans NRCS/SCS
for lands eroding greater than "T' NJFS
to reduce erosion.
R22. # Air Deposition Monitoring
Stations.
R23. (See air responses)
R24. (See waste response on soil
contamination)
R25. (See waste response on soil
contamination)
Y-AM
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Milestones/ I
Objectives
Cause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
)ata Avail/1
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
(Agency, regulated community,
)ata Avail/
Lead Unit
P28. Status and trends of
fertilizer applications on lawns,
recreational and farm land.
P29. Status and trends of
application of fertilizer in excess
of crop needs.
Lim-
NRCS,
Agriculture
1 Extension
Service
Lim -
NRCS, Ag
Exten Ser
S2S. Status and trends of soil
contamination concerning
fertilization of lawn, recreational
and farm lands.
Lim-
DSRT,
NRCS, Ag
Extension
Service
R26. Status and trends of acres
under Integrated Crop
Management (ICM).
Y - Dept.
Of
Agriculture,
SSCC
Agricultural
Extensions D
Service I
NRCS [
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Subgoal 5: Forest Resources - Maintain and restore New Jersey's forest resources.
Milestones/
Objectives
Dause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
xad Unit
Conditions Indicators
LAmbient conditions and effects)
Data
\vail/
lesponse Indicators
Agency, regulated community,
Data Avail/
^ead Unit
01. Achieve no net
toss of forest lands
in New Jersey.
P30.STATUS AND TRENDS
OF LAND USE/LAND
COVER CHANGE (including
'orest acreage lost, impervious
surface cover).
P31. Status and trends of
hemlock forest acreage affected
from woolly adelgid infestation.
P32. Status and trends of acreage
affected due to other forest pests
inNJ.
„im:
BGLA,
NJGS,
ENSP,
NJFS
Y: NJFS
Y: NJFS
S26.TRENDS OF FOREST
ACREAGE STATEWIDE,
possibly by county, by landscape,
by forest type, by watershed, by
Planning Area.
Y: NJFS,
ENSP
127.Number and acreage of forest
restoration projects statewide,
possibly by county, by ecoregion,
>y forest type, by watershed, by
Planning Area.
R28. Status and trends of forest
acreage temporarily retained
under farmland assessment.
R29. Status and trends of forest
acres preserved.
Y: NJFS
Y: NJFS
FLA I
Report |
Lim: Green 1
/Veres H
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(Milestones/ 1
¦Objectives
Cause Indicators 1
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
[Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
lesponse Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
02. Maintain and
restore healthy and
diverse forest lands,
including critical
forest communities.
P33.TRENDS OF FOREST
ACREAGE STATEWIDE,
possibly by county, landscape or
forest type, by watershed, by
Planning Area.
Y: NJFS,
ENSP
S27. STATUS AND TRENDS OF
TREE SPECIES POPULATION,
DISTRIBUTION, GROWTH
RATE, AND MORTALITY.
YtNJFS
R30. Number and acreage of
forest restoration projects
statewide, possibly by county, by
ecoregion, by forest type, by
watershed, by Planning Area.
Y: NJFS
P34. Status and trends of
hemlock forest acreage affected
from woolly adelgid infestation.
P3S. Status and trends of acreage
affected due to other forest pests
inNJ.
P36. Number of acres of forest
affected by ozone damage.
Y: NJFS
Y: NJFS
Y: NJFS
528. Status and trends of timber
resources (harvest and reserve)
statewide, possibly by ecoregion,
by forest type, by watershed, by
Planning Area.
529. Status and trends of forest
acreage critical for dependent
animal and plant species.
Y: NJFS
Lim:
ENSP,
ONLM
R31. Forest acreage under
management plans or in forest
stewardship programs.
Y: NJFS
P37. Link with NEPPS Air
Cause Indicators as appropriate
(See NEPPS Air Indicator
Tables)
Y
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Milestones/
Objectives
"ause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
L^ead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
\vail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
D3. Minimize forest
Fragmentation and
work toward
interconnected
forest lands.
P38. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF FOREST ACREAGE
STATEWIDE, possibly by
county, landscape or forest type,
>y watershed, by Planning Area.
P39. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF LAND USE/LAND
COVER CHANGE (including
forest acreage lost, impervious
surface cover).
Y: NJFS,
ENSP
Lim:
ENSP,
NJGS,
BGIA
530. Status and trends of forest
jatch size and ownership patterns
statewide, by ecoregion or forest
type, by watershed, by Planning
Area.
531. Status and trends of forest
acreage critical for dependent
plant and animal species.
uim: USFS
Lim:
ENSP
R32. NUMBER AND
\CREAGE OF FOREST
RESTORATION PROJECTS
STATEWIDE, possibly by
:ounty, by ecoregion, by forest
type, by watershed, by Planning
Area.
R33. Status and trends of
interconnected forest land
preserved.
Y: NJFS
Lim: Green
Acres
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ISAilestones/ 1
¦Objectives
Cause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
)ata Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
[Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
[Agency, regulated community,
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
04. Increase
streamside forest
buffers.
MO. Status and trends of land
use/land cover change adjacent
to riparian forest acreage and
other riparian corridor pressures
[see Headwaters and Riparian
Corridor Cause Indicators.
VLim:
BGIA
S32. Status and trends of riparian
forest buffer acreage.
VLim:
BGIA
R34. Riparian forest acreage
under management plans or in
forest stewardship programs.
R35. Number and acreage of
riparian corridor restoration
projects.
R36. Status and trends of acres
preserved for riparian corridor
protection.
R37. Status and trends of
ordinances, planning, and zoning
for forest buffer restoration/
preservation/conservation.
VLim:
NJFS
VLim:
NJFS,
DWM
Vlim:
Green
Acres; I
Local
Planning
Boards
ANJEC,
Shade Tree
Comm-Lim.l
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Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Agency, regulated community,
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
05. Maintain and
restore healthy
community forest
resources in urban
and urbanizing
areas.
P41 .Ambient ozone and
particulate levels in urban and
urbanizing areas, (see NEPPS
Air Indicators)
P42.Number of trees damaged
jy anthropogenic factors (motor
vehicle, construction,
vandalism).
P43 .Number of trees damaged
from urban management
pressures (sidewalks, traffic
lights, wires, street signs).
P44. Number of trees damaged
by climatic events (drought,
windstorms, flood) in urban and
urbanizing areas.
Lim: NJFS,
NJSTF
533. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF URBAN FOREST
RESOURCES (POPULATION,
COMPOSITION, AGE,
SPECIES DIVERSITY) FOR
JERSEY CITY.
Lim: NJFS,
NJSTF,
NJISA
Lim
S34. Status and trends of
vegetative vacancies (missing
trees or where trees should be) by
geographic region, land
classification, and population
density.
S35. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF */• TREE COVER
(CANOPY) IN
URBAN/SUBURBAN AREAS.
|Y: NJFS
current
research
project in
progress)
Y: NJFS
Y: ENSP
R38. NUMBER OF
COMMUNITY FORESTRY
AND SHADE TREE
PROGRAMS (FORMATIVE,
SUSTAINED, AND NON-
PARTICIPATING).
R39. Number of communities
participating in green community
challenge grant or other
community forestry projects.
R40. Amount of tree planting
material distributed in urban and
urbanizing areas.
Y: NJFS
Y: NJFS
Y: NJFS
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Subgoal 6: Patterns of Land Development - Protect natural resources while accommodating sustainable growth through implementation of the New Jersey State
Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
[Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/ |
Lead Unit
Ml. Annually
increase the number
of acres of
undeveloped land
developed
consistent with the
SDRP.
M2. Support the
SDRP through
consistent
implementation
through DEP rules,
regulations and
programs.
P45. Status and trends of
population changes and shifts in
NJ.
P46. Status and trends of
household & family changes in
NJ.
P47. Status and trends of
employment changes and shifts
in NJ.
P48. Increased acreage areas
with approved wastewater plans
lacking designated centers.
Y-US
Census
01. Design compact ^
development by
implementing
Centers.
P49. The # of conventional
subdivisions approved and built
y Planning Area.
P50. THE # OF MASTER
PLANS CONSISTENT WITH
THE SDRP.
Y-NJ
Dept. of
Labor
Y-NJ
Dept. of
Labor
Y- NJDEP
DWM
Lim-
County
Planning
Department
Y-OSP
S36. Status and trends of the
acreage enrolled in the Farmland
Assessment Program.
S37. Status and trends of the
acreage subjected to Real Estate
Rollback taxes.
S38. Status and trends of acreage
of land that has changed use.
S39. Land Use Inventories.
S40. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF DEP PROGRAMS
INCORPORATING AND
IMPLEMENTING THE SDRP.
Y-
Municipal
Tax
Assessors
Y-NJ
DCA, Div.
of Local
Govt.
Services
MOD 4 -
NJ
Treasury,
Div Tax.
Y -County
Plan.
Depts.,
DEP-GIS
(Vlim)
NJDEP -
OSPC
R41. Acres of a) ecologically
damaged and b) other sites which
have been redeveloped.
R42. The status of incorporation
of SDRP concepts into
Department programs.
R43. The # of Wastewater
Management Plans consistent
with the SDRP.
R44. The # of Municipal Capital
Improvement Plans consistent
with the SDRP.
R45. The # of Municipal
Development Ordinances
incorporating "Timed and
Phased" growth.
R46. The it of projects approved
or constructed incorporating
mixed uses.
N
N - NJDEP
N - NJDEP
N - NJDCA,
Div. Local
Gov't
Services
OSP
V. Lim -
OSP, Cty
Planning
Offices
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Milestones/
Objectives
Zause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
^ead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
M3. Encourage
redevelopment.
02. Revitalize
urban areas.
J51. Status and trends of
copulation shifts in NJ.
P52. Status and trends of
industry/employment changes
and shifts in NJ.
PS3. Status and trends of
infrastructure investments in NJ.
US
Census(Y)
NJ Dept.
Of Labor
(Y)
DEP, DOT,
(Y)
541. Status and trends of acreage of
environmentally damaged land.
542. # of parcels/acres of land with
condemned or razed buildings.
543. # of properties/buildings with
delinquent property taxes.
NJDEP
Lim)
Local
Building
Inspectors,
DCA(Y)
Municipal
Tax
Assessors
(Y)
147. The # of projects approved
or constructed within Designated
Centers.
R.48. The # of municipalities
with Environmental
Commissions.
R49. The# of municipalities
with Natural Resource
Inventories.
R50. Status and trends of State
assistance (regulatory, technical
and funding) to encourage reuse
and conversion of obsolete
facilities
OSP
VLim)
ANJEC (Y)
ANJEC 1
[Lim) I
DCA-ONE 1
[Vlim) 1
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Milestones/
Objectives
IZause Indicators
[Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
544. Status and trends of
infrastructure availability within
centers (sewer, water and other
utility availability).
545. # of Municipal Master Plans,
zoning and development ordinances
that neglect the challenges of
redevelopment.
Municipal
Engineers
and
Planning
Dept. (Y)
DSP (Y)
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Subgoal 7: Biodiversity - Preserve, protect, and restore biodiversity within all landscape types in New Jersey.
Milestones/
Objectives
3ause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and efTects )
Data
\vail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
01. Maintain and
enhance healthy and
diverse populations
of native plants and
natural
communities,
including their
labitats.
Ml. By the year
2008, the State's
rare, threatened and
endangered species
populations will be
stable or have
improved status.
P54. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF LAND COVER CHANGE
including impervious surface
cover and contiguous habitat
ands).
PSS. Status and trends of related
NEPPS indicators for water
quality; pesticides, air quality,
soil contamination and
contaminant releases. (See
NEPPS Water, Pesticides, Air,
Site Remediation Indicator
Tables).
P56. Number of noxious
invasive exotic species
statewide.
P57. Status and trends of
wetlands quantity and function
(See Table 1).
-im -
BGIA,
ENSP,
NJGS
Y-See
related
NEPPS
Tables
N
Lim:
Table 1
546. STATUS OF
ENDANGERED PLANT
SPECIES POPULATIONS
STATEWIDE.
547. Percent imperiled plant
species or natural communities
with stable, increasing, or
declining populations.
548. Status of rare wetland natural
communities (limestone, sinkhole
ponds, Pine Barren savannas, pitch
pine lowlands, limestone fens)
Y -NHP
Vlim-
NHP
Lim -
ONLM
R51. NUMBER OF RARE
PLANT SPECIES
OCCURRENCES WITHIN
CONSERVED OPEN SPACE.
R52. Number and acreage of
habitat restoration projects
statewide, by ecoregion, by
watershed, by Planning Area.
-im -
ONLM &
Green 1
Acres |
Lim - I
DWM, 1
NJFS 8
NRCS, H
PSE&G I
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Milestones/
¦Objectives
Ictusnndicatot^^™"™^""'"
Loadings and other pressures)
02. Maintain
liversity and
optimum
distribution and
density of NJ's
aquatic and
terrestrial species
and their habitats.
bata Avail/^Conditions Indicators
Lead Unit ((Ambient conditions and effects)
P58. TREND IN ACREAGE
OF FRAGMENTED
FOREST.'
PS9. Status and trends of land
use/land cover change (including
impervious surface cover).
P60. Acreage of grassland and
scrub shrub habitat loss resulting
from successional change.
P61. Loss & degradation of
wetlands habitat (See Table 1).
P62. Status & trends of
lorseshoe crab harvest.
P63. # of recreational vehicles &
density of beachgoers.
P64. # cases brought against
illegal collectors of rare species.
P8. # of noxious invasive exotic
Lim:
BGIA,
NJGS
Lim: ENSP
Lim: Table
1
Y: ENSP
Lim: P&F,
Local gov,
DMV
Y: DFGW
Lim: ENSP |S49. Trend of interior nesting bird
populations.
550. STATUS & TRENDS OF
PRIORITY LANDSCAPE
SPECIES.1
551. Status of
grassland/neotropical migrant bird
populations.
552. Status & trends of bog turtles
and other wetland amphibian and
reptile populations.
553. STATUS & TRENDS OF
HORSESHOE CRAB EGG
DENSITY & MIGRATORY
SHOREBIRD POPULATIONS.
554. STATUS OF BEACH
NESTING BIRD
POPULATIONS.
555. Status of surveyed wildlife
species: Index of wildlife
Data
Avail/
Y: ENSP
Lim:
ENSP
Y: ENSP
Y: ENSP
Y: ENSP
Y: ENSP
Vlim
Response Indicators
R53. Acres of critical wildlife
habitat conserved.
R54. Acres of critical
grassland/neotropical migrant bird
habitat conserved.
R55. A. Acres of critical wetland
habitat conserved,
b. Acres of early successional
wetlands conserved.
R56. Status and trends of
horseshoe crab harvest limits.
R57. Area of beach protected for
beach nesting bird populations.
R58. Number of successful
prosecutions for illegal takings
and sale of endangered and
nongame species.
)ata Avail/
Lead Unit
Lim: ENSP
Lim: ENSP
a. Lim:
ENSP
b.N
Y:ENSP
Y: ENSP
Y: DFGW
'Note these dtta will be limited to Delaware Bay atd Highland landscapes as available through ENSP Lambcape Project
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Milestones/
Cause Indicators
5ata Avail/
Conditions Indicators
lata
Response Indicators
Data Avail/ |
Objectives
ladings and other pressures)
^ad Unit
Ambient conditions and effects )
\vail/
^ead Unit 1
03. Reduce current
P65 .Acreage of development.
Lim: BGIA
S56. NUMBER, TYPE, AND
Lim-
R.59. Number of regulations,
N 1
and prevent future
EXTENT OF NOXIOUS
ONLM
ordinances, planning initiatives
B
adverse impacts
INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANT
research
Emphasizing native species
|
from exotic species.
P66. Type and amount of
N
SPECIES STATEWIDE.
underway)
andscaping.
B
|
noxious invasive plant species
8
sold in NJ.
1
P67. Status of feral cat
N
S57. Status of groundnesting
Lim:
populations in NJ.
neotropical migrant species.
ENSP
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Milestones/
¦Objectives
fcause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
04. Reduce
;ontaminant
concentrations in
t>iota to below
adverse effects
thresholds.
^T/^i^^ondStiiM^nScato^
P68. Status and trends of
bioaccumulative contaminants in
air, water, soil, sediments. (See
NEPPS Air, Pesticide, Site
Remediation, and Water
Indicators)
See related
NEPPS
tables
dUnit
Ambient conditions and effects )
{Data
\vaiV
S58. Selected trends of
contaminant concentrations in
fish, Crustacea, and shellfish tidal
and nontidal species.
[See NEPPS Water Indicators)
S59. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF
A. Contaminant Concentrations in
Raptor Sera B. ADVERSE
REPRODUCTIVE
OUTCOMES IN RAPTORS
^ND SELECTED
WATERBIRDS; and c
ontaminant concentrations in
prey species.
VLim:
DWM
Estuary
Prog.,
DFGW,
DSRT
Y: ENSP
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
R60.Status and trends of fish
advisories issued by species and
extent of assessment (see NEPPS
Water Indicators)
R.61. Status and trends of shellfish
liarvest classifications and % of
resource available (see NEPPS
Water Indicators).
R.62. Status of HEP source track
down projects for toxics control
[See NEPPS Water Indicators).
R63. Status of emergency fish and
shellfish area closures (see
NEPPS Water Indicators).
R64. NUMBER OF
PARTICIPANTS IN URBAN
FISHING EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
Lim: DSRT,
DFGW,
DOH
Y: WMM
Y: DWM
(HEP)
Y: WMM
Y: DSRT
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Biodiversity: the variety of living things, including variation at the genetic, species and community levels by landscape. At the landscape level the goal will be to preserve,
protect and restore the species that comprise the state's entire biological diversity, especially globally-imperiled species. At the regional level the goal will be to preserve, protect,
and restore specific sites with metapopulations or individual locations, such as bald eagle nesting sites. At the local level, the goal will be to preserve, protect, and restore habitats
as well as quality of life in all local settings: rural, suburban and urban.
Native Plants: growing or living naturally in New Jersey without having been brought to or planted in New Jersey by any person. (Endangered Plant Species List Rules N.J.A.C.
7:5C).
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Subgoal 8: Open Space - Preserve open space for current and future protection of natural resources, biological diversity and recreation.
Milestones/
Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
(Ambient conditions and effects)
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/ 1
Lead Unit I
Ml. Federal, State,
and local programs
will strive to
preserve and protect
through fee simple
acquisition or other
means an additional
300,000 acres of
open space by the
year 2002 and a
total of 1,000,000
acres of open space
by 2008.
P69. Status and trends of land
use/land cover change (including
impervious cover)
P70. Status and trends of
population.
P71. Number of soil erosion and
sediment control plan approvals
issued by the Soil Conservation
Service.
Lim - GIS,
DFG&W
Y - State
Census
Y-SSCS
560. ACRES OF OPEN SPACE
BY OWNERSHIP.
561. ACRES OF CRITICAL
NATURAL AREAS
PROTECTED THROUGH
NATURAL LANDS
MANAGEMENT PLANS.
562. Acres of farmland preserved.
Lim- GA
Y-ONLM
Y-GA,
SADC
R65. Status & trends in funding of
federal and state land acquisition
programs.
R.66. Trends in acres of open
space preserved by federal, state
& local programs.
R67. Acres of open space
acquired by private and non profit
groups.
R68. # OF COUNTIES AND
MUNICIPALITIES WITH
OPEN SPACE TAXES.
R69. # of municipalities or
counties participating in the green
acres planning incentive grant
program.
R70. # of municipalities which
have completed the cross
acceptance process under the
SDRP and modified their zoning
DOTR
Y-GA
Lim - GA
Y-GA
Y-GA
Y-OSP |
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Milestones/
Objectives
Zause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
)ata Avail/
^ead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects )
Data
Avail/
Response Indicators |Data Avail/
iLead Unit
171. Number of protected
"orested areas that meet a
minimum habitat of 150 acres for
interior nesting neotropical
migrants.
R.72. Additional acres of farmland
preserved.
V. Lim - I
GIS, ENSP B
Y-GA,
SADC
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Subgoal 9: EnvtronmcnUlly Damaged Lands - Return environmentally damaged land to productive uses
Milestones/ Objectives
Cause Indicators
[Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Conditions Indicators
[Ambient conditions and effects )
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Ml. Annually increase
the numbers of acres
of environmentally
damaged land
available for beneficial
use, including
development or
recreation.
P72. Industries historically
active in NJ (data for potentially
contaminated sites).
P73 . Historical inventory of
land uses and conditions.
Y - Dept. of
Labor SIC
codes
Y-
Municipal
Planning
and
Engineerin
g Depts. &
Tax
Records
S63 # OF CURRENT,
ACTIVE CONTAMINATED
SITES.
S64. # of acres of contaminated
soil.
DEP-
SRP
N
R73. Status and trends of sites
removed from delinquent or
abandoned real estate tax lists.
R74. Status and trends of sites of
environmentally damaged sites
which have been redeveloped.
R75. Status and trends of the
number of construction permits
issued for former environmentally
damaged sites.
R76. Status and trends of
previously damaged sites which
are returned to beneficial uses.
V. Lim - j
Municipal |
Tax I
Assessors, I
DCA-Local
Gov Serv
V. Lim-
DCA Div
Housing &
Dev
V. Lim -
DCA - Div
Housing &
Dev
N - Local
Gov, 1
HMDC,
DEP-Green
Acres
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Milestones/ Objectives
Cause Indicators
Loadings and other pressures)
Data Avail/
-ead Unit
Conditions Indicators
Ambient conditions and effects)
Data Avail/(Response Indicators
^ead Unit
Data Avail/1
Lead Unit I
R.77. Status and trends of acres of
contaminated soil available for
redevelopment for:
s) Restricted uses
j) Non-restricted use.
R78. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF CONTAMINATED SITES
RECEIVING A "NO
FURTHER ACTION" STATUS
(CLEAN-UP OR
STABILIZATION).
N
Y -DEP,
SRP
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GOAL/INDICATOR/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: LAND & NATURAL RESOURCES
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
For the Land & Natural Resources (LNR) goal area, there are various strategic planning documents (such as the Division of Parks & Forestry's Strategic Plan) that provide further details regarding
LNR activity commitments. The Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife is currently preparing its Strategic Plan.
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management &
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Research
1. Identify continuing contaminant sources to
specific species of concern
DSRT&DFGW
State
2. Create baseline GIS vegetation map for NJ
ONLM
State &
non-EPA
partners
3. Develop biodiversity indicator using
neotropical migratory birds
ENSP
State &
non-EPA
partners
4. Update baseline 1996 NJDEP GIS land use/land
cover data to 1 acre resolution w/ impervious
surface cover categories using 1995/97 aerial
photography
BGIA
State
5. Continue developing land cover & habitat trend
analyses for NJ landscapes & NJ watersheds using
remote sensing data, I970s-1990s
ENSP & DSRT
State
6. Investigate development of indicator using land
cover/land use data to determine relative health of
NJ's headwaters & riparian corridors
ENSP & DSRT
State
7. Work toward data set as an overlay to the
headwater & stream corridor analysis to determine
areas preserved as open space
GA & DSRT
State
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
| Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Develop
research to
address
endangered
plant species
trend analysis
and monitoring
plan tp track
future trends.
ninding through FY98 DSRT research
budget.
ONLM&
DSRT
State
Pursue research
to catalogue NJ
flora and
develop
catalogue of
noxious
invasive plant
species.
Funding through FY98 DSRT research
budget.
ONLM &
DSRT
State
Develop
research to
address
contaminant
concentrations
in raptors.
Funding through FY98 DSRT research
budget.
ENSP&
DSRT
State
Develop
research to
ascertain forest
resource
impacts on
urban air
pollution.
Funding through FY98 DSRT research
budget.
NJ Forest
Service and
DSRT
State
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead | Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Pursue research
to develop
Natural
Heritage
classification
of floodplain
forest wetland
natural
communities &
assess status
Pursue funding through EPA grant
ONLM
State &
EPA, non-
PPG
Develop
research to
assess wetlands
mitigation site
inventories:
acreage and
function.
Funding through FY98 DSRT research
budget
LURP&
DSRT
State
3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Open Space
Preservation
Continue Green Acres Program through
implementation of State Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan
GA
State
Land Use
Regulation
Continue Land Use Regulation and
Permitting Program
LURP
State
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA I
Reporting 1
Implement
State
Development
and
Redevelopment
Plan
Develop regulations consistent with NJ
State Development and Redevelopment
iMan
DWM
State
Enforce Land
Use Regulation
Continue Land Use Enforcement Program
Land Use
Enf.
State
Natural
Resource
Damage
Assessment
Continue Natural Resource
Damage Assessment and pursue restoration
projects.
ONRDA
State
Develop
Research and
other
mechanisms
for addressing
data gaps
Continue NEPPS Land and Natural
Resources Workgroup
NHR,
DSRT,
EP&S
State
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4. Strategy Evaluation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Develop Land
and Natural
Resource
Indicators
Assess data and Report on Land and
Natural Resources Indicators
NEPPS
Land and
Natural
Resources
Workgroup
with
appropriate
Program
support
State
Develop
additional
strategies based
upon Land and
Natural
Resources
Indicators
Evaluate Land and Natural Resource
Indicator Data and report this to appropriate
programs.
NEPPS
Land and
Natural
Resources
Workgroup
State
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SITE REMEDIATION
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Introduction
Site Remediation in New Jersey
, . state in the US and of relying on an industrial economic
New Jersey has a history ofhemgthemostde^e yp ^ between residential and industrial land uses and
base to support this population. This nas iresu ^ ^ remediated. NJDEP has responded to these concerns with
a concern by New Jersey's citizens ^ contomna ^ ^ federal government. Many contaminated sites in New
programs that have been used as mode*lor o ^ was consistent with the laws existing at the time
——re8uwons'
• ¦ • cessarv to identify the type and source of contamination (preliminary
The term "remediation" includes all activities ne contamination (remedial investigation), and determination and
assessment/site investigation), the nature ano ^ action selection/remedial action). Remedial action can
implementation of an appropriate remeaiai ^ treatment or removal of contaminated media to levels that
involve the removal of the source of ^n^ remediation of a site involves the application of a method of exposure
o t\ tinn Program (SRP) is to oversee or conduct the remediation of known
The primary function of the Site Remeoian s carried out by individual case managers or case management
contaminated sites on a worst-casefirs " tors ^ geologists, or emergency response personnel. The SRP also
teams including case managers, teclimcai coo ^ program's primary activities, such as computer support and
has a number of support groups U^ ena ^^umty relations, medical surveillance, contract administration
and cost recovery.
, „„,aminated sites that range from leaking underground home heating oil tanks
The SRP addresses a wide vanety ofcontamm ^ ^ ^ compiled ^ a computerized list that is updated and published
to large Superfund sites. The programs urn Si{es m New Jersey jhe latest publication (September, 1997) of
annually, in a report entitled Known ContamiM ^ oversecing remediation being conducted by responsible parties,
the report contained 8,937 sites where p^_^ sites whcre remediai actlon 1S pending, or sites
sites where remediation is being <:oadm: fied at ^ ^ (unknown source sites). The report also contains, for
where the sources of ^^^^Lted «tes receivcd a "N0 ACti°D" d"igaatl0n dunng ^ prior
the first time, a listing of the l,5« C0Ilum
fiscal year.
Key Site Remediation Issues
i .mintpntional discharge of hazardous substances into the
Sites become contaminated from the ^ or more media at contaminated sites contains levels of
Ttesc levels are defined by the Soil Cleanup
contamination that are unacceptable for human ana s Standards. The potential for ecological impacts
ssr®»w. "»»«"chim8es rr*- "* remedi"i<71 ir
i, evaluated on a c«se-by-a« include: acute environment nsk; chronic environmental mk;
divided the main issue mtoenviro^olsuMB ^ environment; envnonmental impact of cross-media
higUy
contamination; and general as wcu <•
, i. to eliminate or reduce acute and chronic risk to human health and
The overall site remediation goal is to eunu ^ ^ ^ contaminanon can result from exposure to
environmental receptor* from or ^ emergency situations which can involve Ore ml explosion,
contaminated soil, ground and surface watt', a ^ addressed at onc=, it is important to note that site remediation
Since all the known or potential sites in ™
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proceeds on a "worst case first" basis. Cases are assigned not only in consideration of the applicable regulatory program,
but also by the complexity and relative risk posed by each site. Cases not yet in the remediation process have an
assigned score generated from preliminary data. The sites posing the greatest potential risk will be the next actions
taken.
The site remediation environmental indicators and subgoals focus on the quality of environmental resources (soil, water
and air) impacted by the discharge of hazardous materials at contaminated sites and the amount of improvement (risk
reduction) resulting from site cleanup. It will be necessary to identify the quality of these resources at individual sites,
to relate this information state-wide and to monitor improvement over time.
The indicators developed over the course of the previous PPA have been made available to other state organizations
and to the public in a variety of ways. This is an inherent part of the process; not only developing the indicators, but
also providing it to stakeholders that have an interest or need for the information. In this PPA, references to making
indicator information available to the public have been removed from the Goals/Subgoals/Milestones/Objectives and
the related Goals/Indicator tables in an effort to simplify the tables and avoid redundancy. It is still the intent of SRP
to make indicator data, and the data that is used to develop the indicators, available to stakeholders and other interested
parties within or external to DEP. To this end, SRP has added to the Activity Tables references to investigating and
exploring the use of GIS and other mechanisms to allow widespread distribution and availability of data, and two-way
sharing of information that allows for feedback and input on DEP data. (See "Other important communication and
interaction..." on p. 231.)
The following tables summarize the environmental indicators that will be used to measure progress toward meeting the
goal and subgoals for site remediation (Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table). Part 1 is followed by tables that list many of
the activities that will be carried out in FY99 & FY2000 to move toward meeting this Goal (Part 2: Activity
Commitment Tables).
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Site Remediation Program
Goals/Indicators/Activity Commitment Tables
Goal: To eliminate or reduce the risk to human health and environmental receptors from contaminate sitcs
Subgoal 1: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from contaminated ground water
Milestones/Objectives:
• Cleanup, mitigate, or control contaminated ground water at/from SRP sites.
• By Jan. 1, 2000 all established classification exception areas (CEAs) will be mapped on GIS (Baseline: 575 CEA
are currently mapped and 819 have been established). s
Subgoal 2: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from contaminated soil.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Cleanup, mitigate, or control contaminated soil at SRP sites.
Subgoal 3: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health and environmental receptors from non-point discharges to surfac
water. e
Milestones/Objectives:
• Identify non-point discharges to surface water from known contaminated sites.
• Remediate non-point discharges to surface water from known contaminated sites.
Subgoal 4: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from uncontrolled air releases from
contaminated sites.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Cleanup, mitigate, or control contaminated air emanating at/from SRP sites.
Subgoal 5: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from source areas of contaminated
media and hazardous substances that remain ongoing discharges to the environment.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Remove or control ongoing sources, highly contaminated media and hazardous substances at SRP sites.
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GOALS/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: SITE REMEDIATION
Parti! Goal/Indicators Table
Subgoal 1: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from contaminated ground water.
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps arc to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicator
(Cause)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicator
(Condition)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicator
(Response)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
1.Cleanup, mitigate, or
control contaminated
ground water at/from
SRP sites.
PI. KNOWN
LOCATIONS OF
SITES WHERE
GROUNDWATER
EXCEEDS
CRITERIA
SPECIFIED IN THE
GROUNDWATER
QUALITY
STANDARDS.
P2. Indicate whether
sites are in ground
water use area,
Wellhead Protection
Area, or if ground water
poses potential threat to
surface water or any
other receptors.
C2 or
higher sites
have gw
contam
above
criteria on
KCSNJ.
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
Overlay
Cla with
available
GIS
coverages.
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
SI. CEA AREAL EXTENT
(ACRES) AND % CHANGE
IN SIZE OVER 5 YEARS.
S2. Areal extent of and %
change in contaminant plume
for selected sites annually.
2. By Jan. 1, 2000 all
established CEAs will
be mapped on GIS.
NA
NA
NA
CEA areas
put on GIS;
case files.
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
Areal extent
on GIS and
tables; case
files/input
from staff
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
NA
Rl. LOCATION AND
DISTRIBUTION OF
CEAs THROUGHOUT
THE STATE
(INDICATES FINAL OR
INTERIM GROUND
WATER REMEDY
DECISION WAS
MADE).
R2. % OF KNOWN
SITES WITH GROUND
WATER
CONTAMINATION
WHERE CEAS ARE
ESTABLISHED.
Sites with
CEAs put
on GIS
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
Compare Cla
and Rla at
same point in
time
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
R3. % OF TOTAL
ESTABLISHED CEAS
THAT ARE MAPPED
ON CIS.
CEA records
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
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Subgoal 2: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from contaminated soil.
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicator
(Cause)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicator
(Condition)
i
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicator
(Response)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
3.Cleanup, mitigate, or
control contaminated
soil at SRP sites.
P3. KNOWN
LOCATIONS OF
SITES WHERE SOIL
CONTAMINATION
EXCEEDS THE SCC.
KCSNJ
GIS
cover-age
BPS: SRP
Wkgrp.
S3. AREAL EXTENT OF
CONTAMINATED SOIL
(SOIL CONTAINING
CONTAMINANTS IN
CONCENTRATIONS
GREATER THAN SCC,
MEASURED IN ACRES).
Incomplete,
elec data
submissions,
GIS graphics
BPS: SRP
staff
R4.#& EXTENT OF
COMPLETE ACTIONS
MEETING RESIDEN-
TIAL SCC
(UNRESTRICTED USE)
R5. # & EXTENT OF
COMPLETE ACTIONS
MEETING INDUSTRI-
AL SCC, & REQUIR-
ING INSTITUTIONAL
CONTROLS (LIMITED
RESTRICTED USE)
R6. # & EXTENT OF
COMPLETE ACTIONS
REQUIRING INSTITU-
TIONAL AND ENGIN-
EERING CONTROLS
(RESTRICTED USE)
R7. # of sites where no
further action is required
for the entire site.
R8. # and extent of
completed actions where
Impact to Ground Water
criteria met at entire site.
Incomplete,
elec data
submissions,
GIS graphics
BPS: SRP
staff
Incomplete,
elec data
submissions,
GIS graphics
BPS: SRP
staff
Incomplete,
elec data
submissions,
GIS graphics
BPS: SRP
staff
NFA-E
BPS
Incomplete,
elec data
submissions,
GIS graphics
BPS
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Subgoal 3: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health and environmental receptors from non-point discharges to surface water.
Milestones/ Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Cause)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Condition)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
(Response)
Data Avail/ 1
Lead Unit I
4. Identify non-point
discharges to surface
water from known
contaminated sites.
3. Remediate non-point
discharges to surface
water from known
contaminated sites.
P4. NUMBER AND
LOCATION OF SITES
WITH POTENTIAL
DISCHARGES TO
SURFACE WATER
FROM:
a. contaminated
surface runoff
b. contaminated ground
water
c. EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS
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Subgoal 4: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from uncontrolled air releases from contaminated sites.
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Cause)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Condition)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
(Response)
Data Avail/
Lead Unit
6. Cleanup, mitigate, or
control contaminated air
emanating at/from SRP
sites.
P5. # of sites where a
potential vapor threat
(acute or chronic) exists.
Currently
unavailable
S5. # OF SITES WHERE
VAPOR PROBLEMS
(ACUTE AND
CHRONIC) EXIST.
For Acute, use
IEC database,
IEC category =
tox.
For Chronic,
data currently
unavailable
BFO: SRP
Wkgip
Rll. # OF SITES
WHERE ACUTE
VAPOR HAZARDS
(EXPLOSIVE OF
IMMEDIATE
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONCERN
SITUATIONS) THAT
HAVE BEEN
REMEDIATED OR
MITIGATED.
R12. Work with the
Division of Air Quality
to develop an indicator
for uncontrolled
emissions from SRP
sites.
Number of
tox IECs
with
Receptor |
Control,
and
number
with
Source
Control
BFO: SRP
Wkgrp
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Subgoal 5: Eliminate or reduce risks to human health or environmental receptors from source areas of contaminated media and hazardous substances that remain ongoing
discharges to the environment.
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicator
Data Avail/
Condition Indicator
Data Avail/
Response Indicators
Data Avail/
(Cause)
Lead Unit
(Condition)
Lead Unit
(Response)
Lead Unit
7. Remove or control
P6. Number of sites
Evaluate
S6. The number and
GIS coverage
R13. The number and
Unavailable.
ongoing sources,
awaiting assignment to a
Remedial
location of sites known to
of KCSNJ sites
location of controlled
Need to
contaminated media
cleanup program that may
Priority
have uncontrolled sources.
assigned to
source sites mapped on
query case
and hazardous
contain an ongoing source
Score
SRP -
GIS.
managers or
substances at inactive
of contamination.
database.
enforcement
review case
or lower priority SRP
BPS
with confirmed
files.
sites.
contamination.
BPS: RPCE
R14. The number and
location of sites where it
Unavailable.
P7. Number of sites
KCSNJ,
is technically impractical
Need to
assigned to the cleanup
conf contam
to control source areas.
query case
program that are not in
sites
managers or
compliance and have been
assigned to
review case
referred to SRP-
SRPenf.;
files.
enforcement or transferred
tf of BFO
and are no longer active.
MOAs
transferred
back.
BPS: RPCE
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GOALS/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: SITE REMEDIATION
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. Data Collection and Assessment
j Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Rpnnrtino
EPA
Pnmmitmpnt
EPA j
Rpnnitinu E
Data
Management
Continue SRP info mgmt at the
program and site specific level
including, CSL/Global
Environmental Data Integration, GIS,
and KCSNJ.
Continue to implement standardized
electronic data submittal
requirements for the regulated
community by updating Internet
guidance resources, providing
telephone technical support and
conducting workshops. Program
reports and coordinate interface from
the database to the software used for
analysis of site conditions and
indicator development. Integrate
with DEP GIS for analysis and
graphic representation.
BPS
BPS
State & PPG
State &
discretionary
grant
SRP Program Report
Annual Performance Rpt. (for
PPA)
Work with SRP
to examine
methods for
electronic data
submittal at
EPA-lead
Superfiind sites
Maintain/update GIS coverages for
site locations, historic fill, etc.
BPS
State
DPFSR BPS;
local database administrators
Develop SRP Information Strategy
and carry out systems development,
database administration, computer
purchases, and network
support to maintain same.
BPS
State
Implement & support program for
requiring submission of electronic
I data for all SRP sites (including
RCRA) for use in site evaluation &
for die development of indicators;
make resources available on Internet
BPS
State
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viVv
Activity
DEP Commitment 1 DEP
1 Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Rnwirtino
EPA
Pnmmitmrat
EPA
Pmnrtino
Maintain
Site
Discovery
and Ranking
Proeram
Rank New & Existing Sites
BFO-
CAS
State & PA/SI
Grant
Monitoring
Site Investigation & Remedial
Performance
All
SRP;
BFCM
State & PPG
Semi-annual RCRA
Corrective Action Report
(RFI WP & Reports,
StahiliTntinn Xr CMT
Training &
Guidance
Stakeholder
Outreach
Participate in Stakeholder sessions as
conducted by NEPPS Steering
Committee
Continue communication and
outreach efforts to inform
stakeholders of SRP activities and to
obtain input
BPS
BPS
State & PPG
State
SRP Newsletter
Quality
Assurance
Perform site-specific, analytical QA
and programmatic QA
All
SRP;
BEMQ
A
State & PPG
QAMP
Review &
Approve QAMP
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2.
Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
| Activity
DEP Commitment
t)El>
ImH
Funding
DEP Data management and
Rpnnrtino
EPA Commitment
EI>A
Rewirtino
Regulations
and Cleanup
Criteria/
Standards
Continue and complete rulemaking
initiatives for Remedial Priority
Scoring &Brownfields Amendments.
Develop and adopt the processes for
identifying generic and site specific
cleanup objectives (i.e., Soil Cleanup
Criteria, Alternate Cleanup Criteria).
Develop/implement interstate
reciprocity system for innovative
technology & regulatory acceptance.
BPS
BEERA
OITMD
State
State
State,
EPA non-
PPG
NJ Register and SRP
Newsletter
NJ Register and SRP
Newsletter
Input &
Comments
Adopt N.J.A.C. 7:28 (Remediation
Standards for Radioactive Materials)
BER
State
NJ Register, Bur Env
Radiation
Input &
Comments
Brownfields
Strategy
Implement strategy for SRP to assist
stakeholders in redevelopment of
under-utilized properties in NJ.
SRP-AC
office
State
SRP Newsletter
Input or comments
on draft policies
Dredging
and Dredge
Disposal
In accordance with the Federal Clean
Water Act and Rivers and Harbors
Act, continue to issue Waterfront
Development Permits and Water
Quality Certificates for approved
dredging and disposal projects.
Develop a document for management
& regulation of dredging activities in
NJ non-tidal waters
SRP-AC
office
Dredge
Materials
Task
Force
State
State
In house database
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEI*
T mH
Funding
DEP Data management and
Rf-rinrtino
EPA Commitment
epA I
Rrwirtino 1
Landfill,
Watershed
and Site
Remed.
Activities.
Evaluate the universe of priority
landfills, and define resources needed
to address them.
Coordinate activities with Watershed
Management as appropriate.
BPS;
AC
office
AC
office
State
Annual Performance Report
Under-
ground
Storage
Tank
Assistance
Provide financial assistance from
Corporate Business Tax proceeds to the
owners of regulated underground
storage tanks for cleanup activities.
Provide information to owners of non-
regulated tanks concerning
conscientious management via
brochures and other outreach.
BSCM
BFO-IN
State
Annual Performance Report
Indicator/
NEPPS
Dev. &
Refinement
Continue to Develop Quantifiable
Milestones; Develop & Improve
Indicators
Work with surface water/watershed
representatives to develop methods to
evaluate discharges to surface water
and/or die impact/loadings to surface
watm- from contaminated sites.
SRP
Wkgrp.
BEERA
State &
PPG
State &
PPG
Annual Performance Report
Joint Indicator
Team Participation
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3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
bEP
Ti-a A
Funding
DEP Data Management
anH Rmnrtino
EPA Commitment
EPa |
Rmnrtino 1
Major SRP
Functions
Continue the case management
process of site investigation and
remediation to cleanup sites in a
timely fashion.
Continue development of processes
for ecological assessments and
evaluations.
Continue to issue and track NJPDES
DGW permits for discharges
overseen by SRP.
All SRP
BEERA
All SRP
State
State
State
Contribution to "Doria"
Report
Vital SRP
Support
Activities
Maintain the logistical and
informational infrastructure needed
to perform case management
activities (supplies, computer
equipment, occupational safety,
technical suoDort)
BPS;
OSSH
State
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| Activity
DEP Commitment
bEP
I r*A
Funding
DEP Data Management
and Rnnnrtincr
EPA Commitment
EtA
Rfnnrtina
Other impt.
communications
interactions
with entities
external to but
affected by SRP
Continue and maintain cost recovery
activities for SRP expenditures
Maintain the environmental claims
activities related to die Spill Act and
Landfill Closure Contingency Fund.
BSCM
BSCM
State
State
Coordinate SRP activities with
groups and agencies impacted by
sites within our program and policies
being developed by SRP.
BFCM
State &
PPG
Quarterly meetings with
EPA
Continue public dialogue and
stakeholder input activities through
SRP Newsletter, Technical Advisory
Committee, Community Relations,
etc.
Provide a database of interstate
verified and certified innovative
technologies to assist in meeting site
remediation goals.
Develop mechanisms for making
indicator information available to the
public and stakeholders (internal and
external to DEP).
DRPSR
-Dir.
Office;
BCR
State
OITMD
SRP
Wkgrp.;
BPS
State, EPA
non-PPG
State
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| Activity
DEP Commitment
™w—
Funding
DEP Data Management
anA Rmnrrino
EPA Commitment
EPA y
Rpnnrtino D
Manage UST
Program and
LUST
Corrective
Action Program
Report the following measures:
Number of Confirmed Releases
Number of Cleanups Initiated
Number of Cleanups Completed
Number of Emergency Responses
Total Number of Petroleum USTs
Number of Closed Petroleum USTs
Total Number of Haz Substance
USTs
# Systems Meeting Leak Detec Req
# Systems Meeting Upgrade Req
(CPMs)
BUST
State, PPG,
LUST Fund
Semi-annual Reports
Continue to
Develop RBCA
Performance
Measures
Corrective Action
Compliance/Enforcement
-1998 Upgrade Deadline
-Hunterdon County Pilot: Insp &
Train
Outreach
BUST
State, PPG,
EPA non-
PPG
Semi-annual
Reports
Training and
Outreach
Compliance/Enf.
Support
For RCRA-C
Manage RCRA
Cases and
Initiate
Indicator
System
Define a process for development of
Quantitative Environmental
Indicators of Contamination (QEICs)
for multi-media & multi-program
sites identified and agreed to with
EPA. Complete year 1 EMPACT
grant activity (map 10 sites and
develop QEICs for 19 sites). Do
QEICs for an additional 200 sites
over course of this PPA.
BPS
EMPACT
Per dates in EMPACT scope
of work.
Assist & coordinate
with NJDEP QEIC
activities
'
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Cz
ctivity
ommitment
DEP
TninSi
ing
DEP Data Management
__aud£g3Q^n^__
EPA Commitment
EPS
Activities include: Developing detailed
geographic maps with cultural features of
contaminant contours from selected sites;
identify appropriate models for use with
electronic data submittals to develop
contour maps; develop guidance manual
for use by EPA Region 2, other Regions,
& other states in the EMPACT project;
present results at public meetings and via
an Internet web page.
BPS
EMPACT
Per dates in EMPACT
scope of work.
Co-involvement in
development of
QEICs
QEICs development includes:
-area! & vertical extent, % change in
volume of contaminant plume
-% change in mass of contaminants
extracted from ground water/year
-contamination mass added to or
removed from plume, % change/ year
-mass of contamination transferred to
surf water per year, % change/ year,
-minimum amount of contamination
added to ground water from sources
other than measured soil
contamination
-areal extent of contaminated soil
(PPG)
-areal & vertical extent of
contaminated soil & % change in
volume/ year
Number of high priority facilities
with human exposures and ground
water releases controlled. (CPMs)
Explore use of data management
system to automate determination of
these Measures.
BPS
EMPACT
Per dates in EMPACT
scope of work.
Technical
assistance
All
SRP;
BFCM
BPS
State &
PPG
State &
PPG
Annual - August 31.
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| Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Funding
DEP Data Management
anH Rnvntino
EPA Commitment
EPA I
Rf-nnrtinp I
Evaluate/define resource and
program requirements to implement
RCRA Corrective Action v. state
regulation corrective action.
BFCM
State &
PPG
Review status at end of
SFV2000
Develop a strategy to coordinate
activities and resolve issues related to
Closure/Post Closure with the
Hazardous Waste Program.
BFCM
State &
PPG
Develop strategy by target
date in MOA.
Advise &
comment on draft
strategy
RCRA
Corrective
Action
Activities
Provide draft & final ACOs, draft &
final Cleanup Plan Agreements under
1SRA, SRP workplans/reports related
to RCRA, & Corrective Measures
workplans/reports
All
SRP;
BFCM
State &
PPG
When issued or as
received by DEP
Review
RCRA
Stabilization
Actions and
Remedies
Selected
% of high priority RCRA facilities
needing stabilization. Work with
EPA to develop annual milestones for
Stabilization activities and Remedy
Selections using EPA's Strategic Plan
as a basis.
All
SRP;
BFCM
PPG
Semi-annually for GPRA;
February and August.
Annually for non-GPRA.
Continue accelerated case progress at
sites with impacted receptors (IEC
cases or high ranking publicly funded
sites}.
All
SRP;
RFCM
State &
PPG
Semi-annually;
February and August.
|
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4. Strategy Evaluation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA
Commitme
nt
EPA
Reporting
Data Evaluation
Evaluate SRP information sources and
handling systems and assess SRP
capability to support indicator
development and reporting.
SRP
Wkgrp
State &
PPG
Annual Performance Report
Review
Implementation
Evaluation
Use indicators and program
assessments to evaluate the
environmental effectiveness of the
SRP implementation actions.
SRP
Wkgrp
State &
PPG
Annual Performance Report
Review
Strategy
Development
Use PPA process to refine data
collection, management, assessment
and strategy implementation.
SRP
Wkgrp
State &
PPG
Annual Performance Report
Review
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SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE
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Introduction
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management in New Jersey
J u . of solid and hazardous waste since 1970 pursuant to the Solid Waste
New Jersey has regulated the * »iations direct environmental controls for waste management practices,
Management Act. Solid waste n^agement reg^ ^ recycling> resource recovery, destruction and
planning and financing of facilities and „view of the entities involved. Hazardous waste management
disposal, and economic regulationand inpromulgated pursuant to the Resource Conservation and
regulations parallel the Federal hazardous waste g A dments 0f 1984, and provide for the identification of
Ker, M. of 1976 and the generators, transport>a»d treatment, storage and
wastes classified as hazardous the region ^ systcm for aU hazardous wastc shipmcnts>
lation in New Jersey is a comprehensive regulation of the registration.
Solid and hazardous waste managemcn regm waste facillties; ^ registration operation and maintenance
operation, maintenance and closure of soM ana istration of certain solid and hazardous waste generators;
ofsolid and hazardous waste transpomtion vehi , ^ disclosure and integrity review of sohd and hazardous
the criteria for siting new major ^f^^ntatm of various statutory loan programs to finance constaiction and
waste facilities and tran^orters, and ®^Jf^overy facilities and sanitary landfills, and the creation and expansion
on^rtmte^ornmercial recycling businesses.
,. comDrehensive solid waste system, On May 1,1997 a decision
New Jersey is experiencing significant change to »s p declared unconstitutional New Jersey's historic system of
nfth.Ti„,f^ States Court of Appeals for the Thn ,¦ Tnr Y of Chosen Freeholders of Atlantic
STte now control. 'r ,CSr '.0. 1«7.) S^ltoUy.'S SS SS
,t al. 112 F.3rd 652 (3rd Cir. 199/J,cen ocu, ^ M discriminate against out-of-state operators
the New Je«ey flow controlre^Oom«cuncom ^ provisions 0f the New Jersey Solid Waste
of waste disposal facilities. AddibonaUy^ * Recovery Investment Tax, the Importation Tax and the
Management Act have expired, mcludmg ™ ment leglslation may impact solid waste management programs.
Recycling Tax. The sunset of programs wim no v
v - an uncertain regulatory situation for the administration
The above noted legal and admmsmtive events av^ ^ v>nous b.lls to™ been introduced in the
of the State's solid waste management program fr t re,ponM to the Atlantic Coast decision, and
Su« UgisUtnre «, identify die ^^STSltly, cemin milestones and objects se. in the PP A may
^ continue evol.es.
require revisions as the new legal
Key Solid and Hazardous Waste Issues
t mai„t«in an integrated system that ensures minimized waste generation
The overall goal for waste rnanagementj to m" ( futufe contaminated sites, and provides long-term
and disposal, maximizes reuse and recycling, gua ^ ^ ^ environment. This goal combines the diverse
capacity assurance that is Prot*c^L " oeram, and addresses the three key environmental ksucs identified in
directives issued by the statutes into a ^'f^/^sues are: prevention of new contammated sites; mmunization
the FY97 Self-Assessment document. for adequate capacity to properly manage the wastes generated in the
of waste generation and disposal, an p
State.
1 H,c Keen subdivided into four subgoals: to achieve and maintain the safe
The overall waste management ^d ^er; to minimize the generation of solid and hazardous wastes;
management of wastes in an environmentally soun
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to minimize the land disposal of waste; and to achieve the proper closure of terminated facilities. The first subgoal
embraces the needs to assure that current waste management practices are both adequately protective of human health
and the environment, and do not become contaminated sites in need of future remediation actions, while the fourth
subgoal embraces the need to properly close those sites which have been recently terminated, to assure that adequate
.preventive measures are taken to prevent them from becoming contaminated sites in need of future remediation actions.
NJDEP has added tw.o new milestones to the first subgoal: "by the year 2005, the department will identify the universe
of facilities managing scrap tires"; and, "by the year 2000 all sites containing greater than 20,000 scrap tires will be
identified and assessed". The second and third subgoals embrace the multiple facets of waste minimization programs:
to minimize the generation of hazardous waste (hazard reduction, which may not necessarily result in waste reduction),
to minimize the generation of nonhazardous waste (through waste reduction actions), and to minimize the land disposal
of those wastes whose generation cannot be avoided (by maximizing the recycling and beneficial use of the materials,
as well as the use of waste treatment methods which can reduce either the quantity or hazards of the wastes, or recover
resources from the wastes).
There has been no specific subgoal established, at this time, for capacity assurance as there are many factors which
affect the issue which are beyond the control of NJDEP. State law mandates the development of a plan to determine
the number and type of new major facilities needed to treat, store or dispose of hazardous wastes generated in the State.
These plans have been developed and are routinely updated by NJDEP and the NJ Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting
Commission. Recent Federal capacity assurance assessments have shown adequate national capacity for hazardous waste
management needs, which could offset the State's own capacity shortfalls for certain types of treatment or disposal.
Similarly, historical State policy has been to strive for self-sufficiency in solid waste management capacity, but as noted
above recent court rulings have held that waste management is interstate commerce, and the authority of the State or
local governments to direct the flow of solid waste has been ruled unconstitutional. The State, therefore, needs to
develop a strategy for integrated solid waste management consistent with court rulings, and to redefine its capacity
assurance goals. The alternative solid waste management system under development will stress: protection of
outstanding public solid waste debt; maximum flexibility to local governmental entities; maintaining stable and secure
long-term solid waste capacity; and maintaining Statewide goals for recycling and household hazardous waste programs.
The following tables summarize the environmental indicators that will be used to measure progress toward meeting our
NJDEP goal and subgoals for waste management (Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table). Part 1 is followed by tables that list
many of the activities that will be carried out in FY99 & FY2000 to move toward meeting this Goal (Part 2: Activity
Commitment Tables).
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Programs
Goals/Indicators/Activity Commitments Tables
* J ™,n!iompnt svstem that ensures minimized waste generation and disposal;
agai^t(bare*>-«¦«*
that is protective of human health and the environment.
Subgoal #1: To achieve and maintain tte management of pastes in an environmentally sound manner
Mite»nes/Obj«Hves= waste facilities will have approved controls in place to prevent
. By the year 2005, 100/0 01 ° (Baseline 100% of existing hazardous waste container storage areas have a
dangerous "leasestosoUan capacity t0 contain my spiUs or leaks from the containers stored in
<«* Mities have approved controls in place to prevent dangerous releases to
soil & water). * and toxic metals from waste burning facilities
; ^Ta^rberTfSces of fires, explosions, and spills from solid and haardous waste iumdling
' S2bT^ofTe gating »>itxy taM*«* «»<*¦**** «*"»¦•40,4 "•** """•"S
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achieved, and maintained thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, recycling and/or composting rates of 11%
of food waste & 5% of other organic wastes were achieved).
• By the year 2000, recycling rates of 50% of construction and demolition materials will be achieved, and
maintained thereafter (Baseline: According to 1996 data, recycling rates of 43% of the construction & demolition
materials were achieved).
• By the year 2000, a recycling rate of 90% or greater of used motor oil will be achieved, and maintained thereafter
(Baseline: According to 1996 data, 32,547 tons of used motor oil were recycled. NJDEP has not established the
total amount of motor oil generated to establish a percentage figure).
• Maximize the reuse of municipal ash residue
Subgoal #4: To achieve the proper closure of terminated facilities
Milestones/Objectives:
• By the year 2005,50% of the presently terminated landfills will be properly closed (Baseline: Approximately
30% of presently terminated landfills are properly closed).
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GOAL/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE
Part 1: Goal/Indicators Tabic
(* - state programs, no EPA oversight)
Subgoal 1: To achieve and maintain the safe management of wastes in an environmentally sound manner
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
I*ad Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
1. By the year 2005,100% of
existing hazardous waste
facilities will have approved
controls in place to prevent
dangerous releases to soil and
water
Rl. V. OF
EXISTING
FACILITIES WITH
SUCH APPROVED
CONTROLS IN
PLACE
Lim
BHWTF
2. Maintain minimal emissions
of dioxins/furans and toxic
metals from waste burning
facilities
PI. % facilities with
completed site specific
direct and indirect risk
assessments that conclude
emissions of dioxins/furans
and toxic metals from each
unit are protective of
human health and the
environment
Lim
BHWTF
BRRTP
3. Reduce the number of
incidences of fires, explosions
and spills from solid and
hazardous waste handling
activities
P2. Releases of solid &
hazardous waste into the
environment
N
SWCE
HWCE
SI. Notification of
incidences involving
solid & hazardous
wastes received
through the DEP's
environmental hotline
Y
SWCE
HWCE
R2. Under
development
N
SWCE
HWCE
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
I^adUnit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
4. By the year 2005,100% of
all solid waste managed in New
Jersey will be managed in state-
of-the-art facilities*
R3. Evaluation of
each NJ solid waste
facility under state-of-
the-art criteria
Lim
BRRTP,
BLRM,
BHWTF
5. By the year 2005, 100% of
all operating municipal solid
waste landfills will be in
compliance with New Source
Performance Standards &
Emission Guidelines for
regulatory emissions*
R4. Under
development
Lim
BLRM
6. Reduce the number of
incidences of mercury releases
from hazardous waste handling
activities
P3. Releases of mercury
due to waste mishandling
activities
N
HWCE
S2. Emergency
responses to alleged
discharges of mercury
Y
HWCE
R5. Under
development
N
HWCE
7. Maximize the removal of
household hazardous waste and
conditionally exempt small
quantity generator hazardous
waste from the solid waste
stream
R6. Amounts of
household hazardous
waste collected
through household
hazardous waste
collection programs
Y
BRRTP
8. By the year 2002, the
department will identify the
universe of facilities managing
scrap tires
R7. # OF
FACILITIES
MANAGING
SCRAP TIRES
Y
SWCE
9. By the year 2000, all sites
containing greater than 20,000
scrap tires will be identified and
assessed
R8. % OF KNOWN
SITES IDENTIFIED
& ASSESSED
Y
SWCE
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Subgoal 2: To minimize the generation of solid and hazardous waste
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data |
Avail/ 1
Lead Unit B
10. By 2005, achieve 50%
reduction of PBT chemicals
as compared to base year
1991 and achieve 25%
increase in amounts of
hazardous waste recycled as
compared to base year 1993
R9. Under
development
Y
BHWR
11. Maintain and improve
solid waste minimization
R10. AMOUNTS OF
SOLID WASTE
GENERATED IN
NEW JERSEY ON A
PER CAPITA BASIS
Y
BRP
Subgoal 3: To minimize the land disposal of waste
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings)
Data
Avail/
,F .cart Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
.Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
12. By the year 2000,
recycling rates of 65% of the
total solid waste stream and
50% of the municipal waste
stream will be achieved, and
maintained thereafter*
Rll. % OF TOTAL
& MUNICIPAL
WASTE STREAMS
RECYCLED
Y
BRP
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
I .earl Unit
Response Indicators
Data I
Avail/ 1
Lead Unit |
13. By the year 2000,
recycling and/or composting
rates of 90% or greater of the
yard trimmings will be
achieved, and maintained
thereafter*
R12. % OF WASTE
STREAM
RECYCLED &/OR
COMPOSTED
Y
BRP
14. By the year 2000,
recycling and/or composting
rates of 50% of the food
waste and other organic
wastes will be achieved, and
maintained thereafter*
R13. % OF WASTE
STREAMS
RECYCLED
AND/OR
COMPOSTED
Y
BRP
15. By the year 2000,
recycling rates of 50% of
construction and demolition
materials will be achieved,
and maintained thereafter*
R14. % OF WASTE
STREAM
RECYCLED
Y
BRP
16. By die year 2000, a
recycling rate of 90% or
greater of used motor oil will
be achieved, and maintained
thereafter*
R15. % OF WASTE
STREAM
RECYCLED
Y |
BRP fl
17. Maximize the reuse of
municipal ash residue*
R16. % OF ASH
RESIDUE
BENEFICIALLY
USED
Y
BRRTP
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Subgoal 4: To achieve proper closure of terminated facilities
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators
(Loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Condition Indicators
(Ambient Condition)
Data
Avail/
Lead Unit
Response Indicators
Data I
Avail/ I
Lead Unit |
18. By the year 2005, 50% of
the presently terminated
landfills will be properly
closed*
R17. Evaluation of all
closed solid waste
facilities under
developed criteria
Lim
BLRM
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GOAL/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE
Part 2: Activity Commitment Table
(* - State program, no EPA oversight, ** - TSDs not regulated under HWSA will be inspected once during PPA)
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Rmnrtino
EPA Commitment
EPA
Rmortinp
Data
Management
Maintain manifest records for all
hazardous waste manifested within, from,
or to New Jersey
BHWR
PPG
State
RCRIS
BRS
Provide training on
RCRIS and necessary
support
Update all hazardous waste records
through direct data entry into RCRIS
Maintain updated hazardous waste
generation and management records
through BRS
Maintain compliance and enforcement
database for New Jersey solid* and
hazardous waste handler universe
BHWTF,
HWC&E
BHWR
SWC&E,
HWC&E
Indicators Report
Draft BRS reports 9/30
Final BRS reports 12/31
Coordinate the transfer of
the National Senior
Citizens Education &
Research Center Program
to DEP
Provide necessary support
to move towards direct
mainframe data entry for
BRS
Maintain annual reporting on solid waste
and recycling tonnage*
Monitor
Hazardous Waste
Minimization
Evaluate hazardous waste generation
trends through assessment of the BRS
database
BHWR
PPG
State
Indicators Reports
Annual Status Report
Participation in the
development of state
priority PBT chemicals
Monitor Solid
Waste
Minimization
Evaluate solid waste generation trends
through assessment of monthly solid
waste facility disposal reports and annual
solid waste and recycling tonnage reports*
BRP
State
Indicators Reports
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
-
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Rmnrtino
EPA Commitment
EPA
Umnrtino
Quality
Assurance
Perform programmatic QA
DSHW
PPG
State
QAMP
Review and approve
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2. Strategic Planning and Strategy Development
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
I.ead
Funding
DEP DATA Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
RenortinP 1
NEPPS
Continue to develop quantitative
milestones/ objectives
Develop new indicators and/or
improve indicators
Assess feasibility of developed
indicators with existing data
Continue to develop and negotiate
the MOA between New Jersey and
the EPA for RCRA authorization
DSHW
DSHW
DSHW
DSHW
PPG
State
Indicators Reports
State of the Environment Report
Annual Performance Report
Participate on Joint
Indicators Team
Participate in assessment
of feasibility of developed
indicators with existing
data
Participate in the
development of
quantitative milestones/
objectives
Review and provide
necessary input on the Self
Assessment Updates
Review and provide
necessary input on
compliance assistance
effectiveness strategy
Provide technical
assistance and training on
solid waste management
issues
Continue to develop and
negotiate the MOA
between New Jersey and
the EPA for RCRA
authorization
Beginnin
g of year
plan
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
__ Lead
Funding
DEP DATA Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Renortins
NJ Statewide
Waste
Management
Capacity
Assurance
Develop alternative strategy for
solid waste management
consistent with court decisions*
Review New Jersey Hazardous
Facilities Siting Commission plan
undates
DSHW
BHWTF
State
3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Statutes and
Regulations
Develop equivalent legislation and
regulations required for RCRA
and HSWA authorization
Develop Program Revision
applications for HSWA/Non-
HSWA provisions for which the
State is prepared to seek
authorization
Continue review and development
of solid waste regulations*
Provide technical assistance to
regulated community and the
public on all aspects of waste
management
BRP
BRP
BSWR,
BRP
DSHW,
SWC&E,
HWC&E
PPG
State
Application for Authorization
Annual Performance Report
Regulations proposals and adoptions in FY99
and FYOO
Review and approve
authorizations
applications
Provide training on
hazardous waste
regulations
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead '
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reoortine
A dm. of
Hazardous
Waste
Program
Manage contracts
Manage fiscal and support services
a. develop budget
b. manage budget
Oversee completion of outputs
HWC&E
HWC&E
HWC&E
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report
Provide grant fiscal
information necessary for
budget preparation
Develop a strategy to coordinate
activities & resolve issues related
to Closure/Post Closure with the
Site Remediation Program
BHWTF
Develop strategy by target date in MOA
Advise & comment on
draft strategy
Training
Manage staff training in order to
strengthen the State's program
capabilities
DSHW,
SWC.&E,
HWC&E
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report
Provide training in all
RCRA areas such as but
not limited to
authorization, land ban
inspections, etc.
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reoortine
Permits and
approvals
Review and issue final decisions
on all permit applications, permit
modification applications, closure
plans and other approval requests,
in conformance with the schedules
established pursuant to the
Environmental Management
Accountability Act, and review
permit and approval compliance
and reports
Reissue NJDEP permits as a result
of incorporation by reference
Negotiate SWFPPAs*
BLRM,
BHWTF,
BRRTP
BRRTP,
BHWTF
BLRM,
BHWTF,
BRRTP
PPG
State
RCRIS
Utilize RCRIS for
permitting and closure
status and compliance
Hazardous
Waste
Minimization
Review and approval of all
Hazardous Waste Reduction Plans
DSHW
PPG
Report results of reviews to EPA
Provide Hazardous Waste
Reduction Plans to DEP
Provide relevant guidance
documents to DEP
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I" :
1 Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reoortine
Solid Waste
Disposal
Reduction
Promote source reduction efforts
for the purposes of reducing or
slowing die growth rate of per
capita waste generation*
Promote recycling for die purposes
of increasing the rate of
participation in recycling and
expanding die number of materials
recycled*
Promote beneficial reuse options
through such efforts as tires for
road aggregate or energy
recovery*
Promote landfill mining projects
for materials recovery and land
recovery*
BRP
BRP
BRP,
BRRTP
BRP,
BRRTP
State
Annual Performance Report
Provide technical
assistance, training and
demonstration grants,
where appropriate. Assist
in outreach through
Region II Solid Waste
Round tables and
outreach to
Environmental Justice
Communities
Beginning
of year
plan
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Conduct
inspections
and sampling,
and review
submittals to
determine
compliance
Inspect all BIFs and TSDs in
accordance with HSWA and State
requirements**
Conduct CME or OM inspection at
least one every three years at each
LDF where groundwater
monitoring is being conducted by
the owner/operator
Inspect a minimum of 100 LQG
and 100 SQGs each state fiscal
year
Inspect the CESQG, transporter
and used oil handler universes at a
frequency reflective of their risk to
the environment. A
minimum of 120 inspections in
total is projected for these
handlers.
Determine compliance with
Subpart AA, BB, CC during CEI
inspections of LQGs and TSDs
Perform follow-up compliance
inspections and reviews at 100
percent of hazardous waste
handler universe found in non-
compliance during an initial
inspection
Review and perform appropriate
response to allegations or
HWC&E
HWC&E
PPG
State
HWC&E
HWC&E
HWC&E
HWC&E
HWC&E
RCRIS
NJDEP will provide USEPA with quarterly
inspection schedules over the life of the PPA
for coordination purposes
For those entities inspected that operate as
true non-notifiers requiring an EPA ID
number, NJDEP will provide information
needed by USEPA to assign an ID number to
the entity for data entry into RCRIS
Submit completed copies of Subpart AA, BB
and CC checklists to EPA until State
authorization is received
Inspect regulated
handlers in USEPA
priority RCRA areas,
industrial sectors &
targeted
communities/geographic
areas over the PPA
Inspect commercial
TSDs, State TSDs, BIFs
& incinerators at a
frequency consistent with
USEPA policy/guidance
Conduct joint inspections
during the year with new
State inspectors
Perform follow-up
compliance inspections &
reviews at 100% of
handler universe found in
non-compliance during
initial inspection
Provide CERCLA Emerg.
Removal Action at sites
id'd by NJDEP as
unwilling/ unable to
correct violations
involving improper
treatment, storage, or
disposal of hw, and where
such illegal TSDs
resulted in imminent &
substantial endangerment
RCRIS
USEPA
will
provide
NJDEP
with a list
of its
inspection
targets
over the
life of the
PPA for
coord,
purposes
Inform
approp.
NJDEP
field office
of
allegation
and
complaint
and
USEPA's
intent to
investigate
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reoortine
Review and perform
appropriate response to
allegations or complaints
received from the public
Where appropriate, refer
those allegations to the
EPA's Criminal
Investigations Division
Where appropriate, refer those
allegations of criminal activity to
NJDL&PS's Division of Criminal
Justice
SWC&E,
HWC&E
Maintain
sufficient
compliance
presence at
regulated
solid waste
facilities and
with solid and
regulated
medical waste
haulers*
Inspect all solid waste facilities in
accordance with the SWMA and
NJDEP requirements*
SWC&E
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| Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Pursue legal
and other
actions to
correct
violations and
determine
future non-
compliance
Issues formal enforcement actions
for all HPV/SNC violations and
unresolved violations in
accordance with NJDEP an
USEPA enforcement agreement
Resolve formal enforcement
actions through settlement
agreements, Supplemental
Environmental Enforcement
Projects and Alternative Dispute
Resolution. Such settlements will
be in accordance with NJDEP and
USEPA Enforcement Agreement
HWC&E
HWC&E
PPG
State
RCRIS
Issues formal
enforcement actions for
all HPV/SNC violations
and unresolved violations
in accordance with
NJDEP and USEPA
enforcement agreement
Resolve formal
enforcement actions
through settlement
agreements,
Supplemental
Environmental
Enforcement Projects and
Alternate Dispute
Resolution. Such
settlements will be in
accordance with NJDEP
and USEPA Enforcement
Agreement
EPA will take
enforcement actions for
violations of regulations
that NJDEP is not
authorized for
RCRIS
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Activity
DEP Commitment '
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reoortine
Continue and
Continue to provide information to
HWC&E
PPG
RCRIS
Provide NJDEP with
Provide
expand
the public concerning hazardous
State
weekly reports of new
State with
compliance
assistance to
the regulated
community in
order to
reduce non-
waste issues in New jersey
Contact and offer compliance
assistance to new handlers of
hazardous waste activity
HWC&E
NJDEP will describe the State's Compliance
Assistance Programs including: The types of
assistance provided and the number
conducted of each type
notifiers of hazardous
waste activities
Conduct seminars for
regulated handlers of
hazardous waste
advance
notice of
all seminar
dates and
locations in
New Jersey
compliance
Provide compliance assistance
during compliance evaluation
SWC&E,
HWC&E
concerning topics of
interest to the regulated
community
inspections to address areas of
non-compliance discovered during
inspections
Provide compliance
assistance during
compliance evaluation
inspections to address
areas of non-compliance
discovered during
inspections
Implement
Conduct "DEP ONE-STEP"
SWC&E,
PPG
EMAP into
Enforcement Compliance
HWC&E
State
day to day
Overviews at NJDEP priority
permitting
sectors
program
operations to
facilitate
compliance
and improve
cross program
coordination
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reoortine
Outreach
Continue stakeholders
participation in Annual
Performance Report, milestones
and indicator development, and
performance partnership
agreement development
Continue to provide information to
the public concerning solid* and
hazardous waste issues in New
Jersey
Contact and offer compliance
assistance to new handlers at
regulated solid waste* facilities
Respond to requests for
compliance assistance audits ftom
regulated solid waste* facilities
Provide compliance assistance
during compliance evaluation
inspections to address areas of
non-compliance discovered during
inspections
DSHW,
SWC&E,
HWC&E
SWC&E,
HWC&E
SWC&E
SWC&E
SWC&E
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report
Newsletter
Public Participation Calendar
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4. Strategy Evaluation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
{source
DEP Data Management and Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Renortine
Environ.
Results/
Indicators
Evaluate the NJ solid* and
hazardous waste programs through
the indicators selected.
Environmental indicators
Use indicatois to refine priorities
DSHW,
SWC&E,
HWC&E
DSHW,
SWC&E,
HWC&E
PPG
State
Annual Performance Report
Indicators Reports
Review and provide input
on the Annual
Performance Report
Review and provide input
on Indicators Reports
Assist State in correcting
problems, defining and
achieving eoals
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PESTICIDES
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Introduction
Pesticide Control in New Jersey
/ torm u/hirh encomrasses insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) is a particularly
The use of pesticides (a Se^nc* ticides are reCognized as a legal means of controlling pests, their use also
complex issue in New Jersey^ Wh P notentiallv harmful materials into the environment. This is
represents the introduction of hazairdou_ P ituations where the material may be viewed solely as a pollutant,
significantly different from^otherd state m nation, has many different patterns of pesticide use in
New Jersey, beingthe fields, formerly surrounded by other agricultural fields are now
close proximity to each oth"n ^g" Golf courses are built on former agricultural lands or are adjacent to
surrounded by housing de^°pme ^ j while their neighbors object to unwanted exposure to
The primary goa! for pesti^c— — ^Uh and the
associated with theuse °f ^,ci* ^ and e8ducati0n on the regulations as well as promoting a philosophy that
outreach/training which provides « * „ forcement inspections and complamt investigations, development
"pesticides should he us^ only when appUcators and dealers, registration/licensing of pesticide
and administration of cerlification ex ^ beekeepcrs> issuing aquatic and mosquito control permits,
^dtotduttmerSes!icide u?e'su^eys, risk assessments, product registration reviews, and environmental monitoring
^ograms^Ufalfwithin the routine activities of pesticide control.
Key Pesticide Control Issues
, . „ identified regarding the use of pesticides in New Jersey: 1) protection of
Two key environmental issues.have ^ ^ use of pcsticides, and 2) protection of the environment from
the public from adverse effects pesticides. Each of these issues encompasses efforts related both to the
as well as a reduaio. u, adverse effect resulting from ,be proper use ofpenicides.
results in the potential to cause adverse impacts on human health. Misuse
In many situations, the use ofPcst1^ BOtential. Reducing misuse through the education of applicators and
of pesticides contributes sigmficaniP |ties should minimize the risk to New jersey's residents and
the deterrent effect ofenforcetment ac ^ coupled with the ability to examine previous investigations and
environment. Ongomg enforcemcn ^g areas of highcst pesticide misuse. These areas can be
outcomes, provide an effecttve meirn education and training activities. A new data management system
tn tu. rick of harm or injury to the public. The Pesticide Control
In addition, proper pesticide use 'lso J®J1 0f potential harm and developing means to effectively reduce or
Program is committed to identifying wose w * ach progTam, directed at both registered pesticide applicators
eliminate the risks. A proactive mfofrTn^_. d cate citizens of New Jersey. Assessments and evaluations
and the general public, serves to protect anu ^ ^ product registrations, pesticide use patterns
conducted by the Pesticide Evahiati*on } ide information leading to further safeguards. Among
and the distribution of pesticides througn and the Agricultural Worker Protection program. Attention
the areas of specific focus are the foooa 3v ^ information and provides for a more progressive and proactive
to these areas ensures the constant re-evai othcr states A risk use reduction initiative related
regulation of pesticides in New Jerseyasc P for significant usc reduction, adoption of Integrated Pest
exposure reducSou result m m overall reduced hsk in to settta,.
Thepr^ofhe environ. ofNe» Jersey
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evaluation of the potential impacts of pesticides in a variety of settings as well as the monitoring for the presence of
both the pesticide residue itself and the impacts resulting from the pesticide residues. The Integrated Pest
Management program and the Pesticide Use Permit process serve to limit the use of pesticides, thereby reducing the
associated risk. Monitoring efforts related to the Ground Water Protection program and the Ecological Impacts
program provide valuable information regarding the presence and distribution of pesticides and their impacts.
Associated with the above key areas is pesticide information management. Without the various activities such as
the Pesticide Use Survey and ongoing environmental monitoring projects, pesticide control could not make
intelligent and informed decisions regarding the use or distribution of pesticides in New Jersey. The rapidly
expanding use of the Geographic Information System is a key aspect of tracking pesticide use patterns. Analytical
capacity and development is needed to maintain the ability to detect pesticide residues in the environment, whether
as part of an enforcement investigation or a monitoring effort. Extensive databases are necessary to track
enforcement investigations and actions, licensing status of applicators, and pesticide product registrations.
The following tables summarize the environmental indicators that will be used to measure progress toward meeting
our NJDEP goal and subgoals for pesticide control (Part 1: Goals/Indicators Table). Part 1 is followed by tables that
list many of the activities that will be carried out during the course of this agreement to move toward meeting this
Goal (Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables).
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GOAL/INDICATORS/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES
PESTICIDE CONTROL
G„..: Pro.ec, public health and to environment from adve.se effect assorted with the use of pesticide,
S„bg..l I: Protection of ft. public from adverse effect associated with to use of pesticides.
Milestones/Objectives: resuh m or injury, or a significant risk of same, to the public.
• Reduce the number of pestici e app1 ^ ^ PesI Management (IPM) techniques to help reduce
. By 2005, all licensed P^ide apphc ^ ^ formation currently exists regarding the use of IPM techniques,
overall pesticide use and risk (Baselin_ criteria for implementation & use of IPM techniques. Once established,
NJDEP will develop minimum of licensed pesticide applicators),
to extent of IPM adoption & use Ji(iE ^a.ions in New Jersey schools.
: sz£. p-i ¦» —-to*-0,1 fOTnwo'kers *¦ ^ exp°iu"
Subgoal 2: Protection of the environment iron, adverse effects associated with to use of pesticides.
Milestones/Objectives:
. Reduce to po^nda! for p»«de » areas of significant pesticide use win be
. By 2005, the status of shallow . information regarding pesticide impact on surface & ground water is not
assessed for pesticides (fiaseline. Gomp onitoring 0f 13 shallow monitoring wells in selected areas of high
currently availab^ Hie recent monitoring program which, if completed, would
agricultural pesticide use represent additi£n NJDEP s surface & ground water monitoring networks have
encompass over 100 wells sta ^ siKmficant number of currently used pesticides).
. Reduce"to number ^pesticide appUcations wh,ch reaul, «. hann or • "S— »k of same, to non-Urge,
from pesticide use (Baseline^ Once e ^ ^ of information regarding species location & potential
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GOAL/INDICATOR/ACTIVITY COMMITMENT TABLES: PESTICIDE CONTROL
Part 1: Goal/Indicator Table
Goal: Protect public health and the environment from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides.
Subgoal I: Protect the public from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides.
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Condition Indicators
Data
Response Indicators
Data 1
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Avail/ 1
Lead I
Unit |
1. Reduce the number of
Pl. Annual number of
Y
SI. Percentage of investigations
Y
Rl. Percentage of violative
PCP
pesticide applications which
investigations into alleged risk of
PCP
which result in documented
PCP
cases caused by:
result in harm or injury, or a
harm or injury to the public.
harm or injury, or a significant
a) unlicensed applicators,
Y
significant risk of same, to
risk of same, due to:
b) applicators not required to be
Y
the public.
P2. TOTAL AMOUNT (LBS.)
Y
a) pesticide misuse,
licensed,
OF PESTICIDES APPLIED BY
I
PCP
b) proper pesticide use.
c) licensed applicators who
Lim.
2. Reduce the potential for
LICENSED APPLICATORS
have not attended an
exposure to the public
WHICH ARE:
S2. Percentage of pesticide-
Applicator/ Business Training
resulting from pesticide
A) CLASSIFIED AS A OR B-
related inquiries to the NJPIES
N
Course,
applications.
CARCINOGENS BY THE EPA,
B) CLASSIFIED AS HIGHLY
with documented and verified
harm or injury to persons that
NJ-PIES
d) licensed applicators who
have not attended
Lim.
MILESTONE:
TOXIC PESTICIDES BY THE
are:
recertiflcation courses during
3. By 2005, all licensed
EPA.
a) self applications,
their certification period.
pesticide applicators will use
b) applicator applications.
PCP
Integrated Pest Management
P3. Annual number of pesticide-
R2. Percentage of
(IPM) techniques to help
related inquiries to the New Jersey
Y
investigations which result in
reduce overall pesticide use
Poison Information and Education
NJ-PIES
documented harm or injury, or
and risk-
System (NJPIES).
a significant risk of same, due
to:
N
N
a) self applications.
b) applicator applications.
N
R3. Extent and efficacy of
pesticide Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) techniques
and Best Management Practices
(BMP) implementation.
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Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
4. Reduce the potential for
exposure to children
resulting from pesticide
applications in New Jersey
schools.
MILESTONE:
5. By 2005, all licensed
pesticide applicators will use
Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) techniques to help
reduce overall pesticide use
and risk.
P4. Annual number of inspections
of schools which have pesticide
applications performed.
PS. Annual number of
investigations into alleged risk of
harm or injury to children in
schools.
P6. Total amount (lbs.) of
pesticides applied by licensed
applicators in New Jersey schools.
Lim.
PCP
Lim.
PCP
N
53. Percentage of investigations
which result in documented
harm or injury, or a significant
risk of same, due to:
a) pesticide misuse,
b) proper pesticide use.
54. Percentage of schools using
unlicensed and untrained
pesticide applicators who are:
a) school personnel,
b) external contracted
applicators.
55. Percentage of schools which
do not employ IPM strategies in
their pest control programs.
Y
PCP
N
PCP
Lim.
PCP
R4. Percentage of violative
cases caused by:
a) unlicensed applicators,
b) applicators not required to
be licensed,
c) licensed applicators who
have not attended
recertification courses during
their certification period.
R5. Percentage of these cases
at schools without IPM
programs.
R6. Percentage of schools
using unlicensed applicators)
which were inspected within
the last five years.
R7. Extent and efficacy of
pesticide IPM implementation.
PCP
Y
Y
Lim.
N
Lim.
PCP
N
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Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
6. Ensure food safety for
consumers of New Jersey
grown produce by reducing
misuse of agricultural
pesticides.
MILESTONE:
7. By 2005, all licensed
pesticide applicators will use
Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) techniques to help
reduce overall pesticide use
and risk.
P7. TOTAL AMOUNT (LBS.)
OF PESTICIDES APPLIED
ANNUALLY BY LICENSED
APPLICATORS TO NEW
JERSEY LAND IN
AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION.
P8. Extent of commodity sampling.
Y
PCP
Lim.
FDA,
PCP
S6. Percentage of farm
inspections with violations cited
for documented pesticide misuse
involving:
a) direct application to a non-
target crop,
b) application drift to a non-
target crop.
Lim.
PCP
R8. Percentage of crop samples
collected with violative
pesticide residues due to:
a) lack of established
tolerance,
b) residues above established
tolerances.
R9. Percentage of violative
cases caused by applicator/
business who has not had a use
inspection in past 5 years.
RIO. Extent and efficacy of
pesticide IPM techniques and
BMP implementation.
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Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
8. Reduce die potential for
adverse impacts on
farmworkers from pesticide
exposure.
MILESTONE:
9. By 2005, all licensed
pesticide applicators will use
Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) techniques to help
reduce overall pesticide use
and risk.
P9. Total amount (lbs.) of
pesticides applied annually by
licensed Pesticide Applicators to
crops which require farmworker
handling.
P10. Number of applications
performed by New Jersey farms
requiring Worker Protection
Standards (WPS) to be enacted.
PI 1. Number of New Jersey farms
employing workers who, in the
course of their duties, may be
exposed to pesticides or pesticide-
treated commodities.
Y
PCP
N
N
Lim.
PCP
57. Percentage of investigations
which result in documented
harm or injury, or a significant
risk of same, due to:
a) pesticide misuse,
b) proper pesticide use.
58. Number of cases of
farmworker pesticide exposure
documented and verified by
clinics, etc.
59. Percentage of New Jersey
farms inspected which do not
have employees trained in the
WPS.
Y
PCP
N
Lim.
PCP
R11. Percentage of farms with
WPS violations which
previously received a WPS
inspection.
R12. TOTAL NUMBER OF
WORKERS, HANDLERS
AND GROWERS TRAINED
IN THE WPS.
R13. Extent and efficacy of
pesticide Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) techniques
and Best Management
Practices (BMP)
implementation.
Lim.
PCP
Y
PCP
N
P12. Total number of
investigations into alleged risk of
harm or injury to farmworkers.
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Subgoal 2: Protect the environment from adverse effects associated with the use of pesticides.
Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
10. Reduce the potential for
pesticide contamination of
waters of the State.
MILESTONE:
11. By 2005, all licensed
pesticide applicators will use
Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) techniques to help
reduce overall pesticide use
and risk.
MILESTONE:
12. B y 2005, the status of
shallow ground water and
surface water quality in areas
of significant pesticide use
will be assessed for
pesticides.
P13. TOTAL AMOUNT (LBS.)
OF PESTICIDES APPLIED
ANNUALLY BY LICENSED
APPLICATORS TO EXTERIOR
SITES (E.G.- AGRICULTURE,
TURF, ORNAMENTAL).
P14. TOTAL PESTICIDE USE
COMPRISED OF KNOWN
GROUND WATER LEACHERS.
PI 5. Total amount (lbs.) of
pesticides applied annually to state
waters resulting from aquatic-use
permits.
PI6. Exterior site pesticides applied
annually by applicators not required
to be licensed.
Y
PCP
Lim.
PCP
Y
PCP
N
S10. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF DETECTABLE
PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN
GROUND AND SURFACE
WATER:
a) Ambient Monitoring
Network,
b) DIRECTED
MONITORING PROGRAMS.
SI 1. Percentage of permit-
inspections with violations cited
for documented pesticide
misuse.
SI2. Percentage of
investigations which result in
documented contamination, or
significant risk of same, of State
waters due to improper pesticide
Lim.
FW&B
M
PCP
Y
PCP
Y
PCP
R14. Percentage of violative
cases caused by:
a) unlicensed pesticide
applicators,
b) applicators not required to
be licensed,
c) licensed applicators who
have not attended an
Applicator/ Business Training
Course,
d) licensed applicators who
have not attended
recertification courses during
their certification period.
R15. Percentage of permit-
inspection violations caused by
failure to follow permit
directions.
PCP
Y
Y
Lim.
Lim.
Y
PCP
P17. Total number of
investigations into alleged pesticide
contamination of State waters.
P18. Extent of surface and ground
water monitoring.
Y
PCP
Lim.
PCP
use.
SI3. Percentage of
investigations which result in
documented contamination, or
significant risk of same, of State
waters from properly applied
pesticides.
Lim.
PCP
R16. Extent and efficacy of
pesticide IPM techniques and
BMP implementation.
N
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Objectives
Cause Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Condition Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
13. Reduce the number of
pesticide applications which
result in harm or injury, or a
significant risk of same, to
non-target flora or fauna in
New Jersey.
MILESTONE:
14. By 2005, all licensed
pesticide applicators will use
Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) techniques to help
reduce overall pesticide use
and risk.
P19. Annual number of
investigations into alleged risk of
harm or injury to the environment.
P20. Total amount (lbs.) of
pesticides applied for mosquito
control in New Jersey.
P21. Acres of wetlands treated with
pesticides for mosquito control.
P22. Acres receiving area-wide
applications of pesticides.
Y
PCP
Y
PCP
N
N
514. Percentage of
investigations which result in
documented harm or injury, or a
significant risk of same, due to:
a) pesticide misuse,
b) proper pesticide use.
515. Percentage of
investigations resulting in
documented harm or injury, or a
significant risk of same, to rare,
threatened or endangered
species.
Y
PCP
Lim.
PCP
N
R17. Percentage of violative
cases caused by:
a) unlicensed pesticide
applicators,
b) applicators not required to
be licensed,
c) licensed applicators who
have not attended an
Applicator/ Business Training
Course,
d) licensed applicators who
have not attended
recertification courses during
their certification period.
PCP
Y
Y
Lim.
Lim.
MILESTONE:
15. By 2008, the state's rare,
threatened and endangered
species populations will be
assessed for impact from
pesticide use.
P23. Percentage of pesticide
applications for mosquito control
which use adulticides rather than
larvicides.
N
SI6. Status and trends of
pesticide residues in surface
water above levels which impact
indigenous species.
R18. Acres mitigated and/or
managed without the
application of pesticides.
R19. Acres mitigated and/or
managed through the use of
IPM practices.
R20. Extent and efficacy of
pesticide IPM techniques and
BMP implementation.
N
N
N
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GOAL/INDlCATORSiACTWITY COMMITMENT TABLES: PESTICIDE CONTROL
Part 2: Activity Commitment Tables
1. DATA COLLECTION AND ASSESSMENT
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management & Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting |
Monitoring
& Sampling
1. Continue the ground water monitoring
plan under the PMP.
2. Develop a monitoring plan for the
School Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Program.
3. Evaluate the feasibility of a monitoring
plan for the NJ pilot food project with
PCP-NJDA.
4. Continue PCP-FDA Cooperative Food
Sampling Program.
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
State/PPG
State
State
Annual Performance Report
Laboratory
Analysis &
QA/QC
1. Maintain pesticide laboratory.
2. Develop Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP's) as necessary.
PCP
PCP
State
State
QAMP
Research
1. Continue pesticide environmental
impact investigation projects.
PCP
State
Project report
Quality
Assurance
1. Participate in developing the PCP
section of the QAMP.
PCP
State
QAMP
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management & Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Data
Management
1. Conduct Pesticide Use Surveys.
PCP
State
PCP Pesticide Use Survey
2. Track and assess use of identified
specific pesticide groups (e.g. - B2
carcinogens, GW teachers, estrogenic and
reproductive toxins).
PCP
State
Annual Performance Report
3. Complete design and implement PCP
portion of enforcement module of DEP-
wide integrated data management system.
PCP
State
Annual Performance Report
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I. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management &
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Promote
Integrated Pest
Management
(IPM)
(Pesticide Use
Reduction
Initiative)
1. Depending on funding, develop die
School IPM Program.
2. Establish minimum IPM criteria and
develop teacher guides for school
curriculum.
PCP
PCP
State
Annual Performance Report
Food Safety
Program
1. Assess the feasibility for developing a
program for tracking pesticide residues in
NJ food in cooperation with NJDA.
PCP
State
NEPPS/SA
/PPA
1. Continue to develop and set priorities
and subgoals.
2. Continue to develop quantitative
milestones.
3. Develop and improve indicators and
benchmarks.
4. Continue Cross-Program Coordination.
PCP
PCP
PCP
State/PPG
Annual Performance Report
Annual Performance Report
Annual Performance Report;
Indicators Report
Participate on Joint
Indicators Team
Pesticides and
Groundwater
State
Management
Plan (PSMP)
1. Develop Pesticide-specific SMPs
(PSMPs) for the SMP-requiring pesticides
as per the PSMP Final Rule.
PCP
State/PPG
Annual Performance Report
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management &
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Water
Management
Participate and include pesticides in the
DEP Watershed Initiative.
PCP
State
3. STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
| Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting H
Statutes and
Regulations
1. Propose Pesticide Control Code
amendments.
PCP
State
Worker
Protection
Program
1. Continue training and education
activities under the Worker Protection
Program.
2. Accumulate numbers of workers,
handlers, and trainers trained under the
National Testing Verification Program.
PCP
PCP
State/PPG
Annual Performance Report
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Pesticide
Applicator/
Dealer
Certification
&Training
1. Continue activities to maintain primacy
as per New Jersey State Plan for the
Certification of Private and Commercial
Pesticide Applicators.
2. Develop and upgrade training manuals
and certification exams.
3. Monitor and assess recertification
training courses.
4. Administer certification exams.
5. Issue licenses and maintain accurate
records.
6. Redirect training activities in response to
the regulated and public communities.
7. Upgrade training for Pesticide
Operator/Applicator.
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
State/PPG
1. Quarterly activity summary
report (EPA Form 5700-33H (rev.
8-93) for Federal database input
(FTTS)
2. Annual activity summary report
1. Annual joint status
review
1. Annual
joint status
review
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j Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and
Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Compliance
Assurance
1. Continue to perform timely &
appropriate enforcement actions as per PCP
response policy and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP's).
2. Continue to respond to all complaints in
accordance with the PCP response policy
3. Continue compliance activities to
maintain primacy
4. Provide applicator compliance assistance
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
State/PPG
Quarterly activity summary report
(EPA Form 5700-33H (Rev. 8-93)
for Federal database input
1. Two inspector
training seminars per
year
2. Ten joint EPA-NJ
compliance inspections
per yeaT including
URPCEP initiatives
5. Provide Worker Protection Standard
Compliance assistance - develop fact sheets
/ educational aids
PCP
5.Annual activity status report
5. Annual joint status
review
5. Annual
status
review letter
6. Continue to perfotm annual compliance
inspections as listed in Compliance
Assurance Table.
PCP
6. Annual Performance Report
6. Annual joint status
review
7. Perform compliance inspections and
farm / flea market surveys in accordance
with the URPCEP initiative.
PCP
7. Quarterly activity summary
report
7. Participate with DEP
in farm / flea market
6. Annual 1
status 1
review letter |
8. Expand enforcement presence through
County Environmental & Health Act
(CEHA).
PCP
surveys
Permitting
Review and issue aquatic pesticide and
mosquito/fly control permits as per NJAC
7:30-9.2 and 9.3
PCP
State
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management and '
Reporting
EPA. Commitment
EPA 1
Reporting
Beekeeper
Notification
Registry
Continue activities to register beekeepers
for notification by pesticide applicators.
PCP
State
Annual Performance Report
Pesticide
Product
Registration
1. Continue activities to register all
pesticide products used and/or
manufactured in the state.
2. Review pesticide product labels for
compliance with FIFRA.
3. Perform hazard assessment on all new
pesticide active ingredients being initially
registered in the state.
4. Review FIFRA section 18 and 24©
special pesticide registrations for use in the
state.
PCP
PCP
PCP
PCP
State
Annual Performance Report
Education &
Outreach
Continue the Education and Outreach
Program to the pesticide-user, applicators,
growers, and public communities, including
activities related to URPCEP.
PCP
State
Participate in joint
training related to
URPCEP activities
Integrated
Pest
Management
(IPM) for
schools
1. Implement School IPM Training
Program
2. Implement the School IPM Pilot Project
3. Conduct education and outreach
PCP
PCP
PCP
State
State
State
Annual Performance Report
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4. STRATEGY EVALUATION
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Data Management Reporting
EPA Commitment
EPA |
Reporting 1
Environmental
Results/
Indicators
Use indicators to refine objectives and
priorities.
PCP
State/PPG
Annual Performance Report
Participate in Joint
Indicators Team
Provide guidance and
input into the Annual
Performance Report
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MERCURY
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Introduction
Environmental Mercury in New Jersey
There are certain environmental contaminants for which there is a particular need for consideration from a multi-
media perspective; contaminants that are ubiquitous in the environment and whose fate and transport transcends
single media management. Cross-media indicators have been developed as a mechanism for evaluating the fate,
transport and impacts of mercury as a cross-media contaminant.
Mercury, in its various chemical forms, has long been known to be toxic to humans and animals, with a specific and
unique spectrum of effects on the nervous system. There is recent evidence that mercury may also cause adverse
effects in fish and fish-eating birds. Reports in the scientific literature indicate that global levels of mercury are
increasing due to anthropogenic activity. The physical properties of elemental mercury, i.e., its extreme volatility
compared to all other metals, makes its pervasiveness in the environment unique. Mercury is persistent, mobile and
bioaccumulative in the environment, factors which make this contaminant, more than many others, a potentially
significant human and ecological health risk. Further, there is much uncertainty regarding the ultimate fate and
transport of mercury once it is introduced into the environment. It is difficult to apportion global levels of mercury
from local or regional data and vice versa making it difficult for a single state to determine its impact on global,
regional or local mercury levels. By virtue of its various interconvertible forms, mercury cycles through the'
environment from air to soil to water to biota. In general, the most significant environmental compartment for
mercury from the standpoint of human and ecological exposure is aquatic biota, which may be consumed by aquatic
mammals, birds and humans. Indeed, mercury may adversely affect the health of the aquatic biota themselves.
Mercury reaches water bodies from a number'of routes: the air-water interface; washout of mercury-containing
particulates with precipitation; runoff of soil which has received mercury from atmospheric deposition and from
land-applied mercury-containing materials; and direct point source release to water bodies. Thus, mercury cannot
accurately be classified as a contaminant of one particular medium; its appearance in any one medium affects its
concentration and behavior in other media.
To warrant consideration as an environmental contaminant of significant concern, however, it is not merely
sufficient for a chemical to be ubiquitous in the environment; the chemical must also result in levels of exposure
which present the potential for adverse human health or environmental effects. Recent estimates of human exposure
have suggested that a significant fraction of women of childbearing age are exposed to methyl mercury from
commercial fish consumption at levels which exceed the current EPA Reference Dose based on prevention of
adverse fetal developmental effects. This exposure is not only of concern in its own right, but suggests that there
may be little margin for increases in methyl mercury exposure from other sources such as sport and subsistence
fishing. For these reasons, mercury presents a unique and significant cross-cutting issue.
As a result of research and outreach programs in the State, NJDEP, in coordination with the New Jersey Department
of Health and Senior Services, has issued fish advisories for two species of fish known to accumulate mercury.
They are bass and pickerel. There is a general statewide advisory for limiting consumption for these two species
and-other, more specific advisories for certain geographical areas. New Jersey was able to issue these advisories
because of available research data on mercury levels in aquatic biota (as well as other contaminants). As a result of
this research, it was discovered that these two species can contain elevated levels of mercury.
Also, New Jersey has discovered elevated levels of mercury in ground water, primarily in private wells, in the
southern part of the state. In cooperation with local county health departments, the state has been able to determine
that mercury is present in otherwise potable well water at levels that can exceed the drinking water standards and at
levels above those considered to be natural.
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New Jersey has, therefore, developed the following overall goal for environmental mercury:
To protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury.
In 1998, NJDEP established an advisory Mercury Task Force to develop recommendations for an overall mercury
reduction action plan for New Jersey.
Key Mercury Issues
There are no formal State or Federal funding programs designated specifically to study and/or reduce mercury as a
multi-media environmental contaminant. The NJDEP has been focusing on this issue because the agency feels that
this contaminant must be looked at holistically, and because of concerns regarding the potential for levels of
exposure which may cause adverse human and ecological health effects. The key issues identified for mercury
focus on elevated levels of mercury in environmental media and its bioaccumulation in biota. Investigating any one
part of the mercury issue may provide some information toward the understanding of mercury cycling, but this
unique metal requires broad-based, holistic study in order for environmental managers to understand how, for
example, very low levels of mercury in surface water can contribute to elevated mercury levels in fish.
For 1999, PPG multi-media funds will be directed to address two new mercury projects; "Characterization of
Mercury Contamination of Groundwater and Soils and its Contribution to Surface Water Sediments in New Jersey ",
and "Establishing New Jersey's Atmospheric Deposition Network (NJADN) which includes mercury as a studied
pollutant.
The subgoals, milestones and environmental indicators for mercury have been designed to trace the cycling of this
metal through the environment and through its many receptors including fish, birds, aquatic mammals and humans.
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Goals/Indicators/Activity Commitment Tables
Mercury
Goal: To protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury
Subgoal #1: To reduce levels of mercury in environmental media
Milestones/Objectives:
• Identify, maintain and reduce sources of mercury to air from point source emissions (Baseline: A 1993
baseline emissions inventory estimated that mercury emissions to the air were about 7785 pounds per year.
This inventory is currently being updated through New Jersey's Mercury Task Force.).
• Reduce mercury contamination of aquifers (Baseline: Mercury at levels exceeding the maximum
contaminant level has been detected in over 300 otherwise potable private wells in the southern part of the
state).
• Assess point and nonpoint source loadings of mercury to surface waters and sediments
• Assess soil mercury levels
Subgoal #2: To reduce levels of mercury in biological media, including the human body burden.
Milestones/Objectives:
• Reduce human exposure to mercury
• Assess mercury levels in freshwater and marine fish (Baseline: Concentrations of mercury in largemouth
bass & chain pickerel were observed in 1992-1993 resulting in a statewide fish consumption advisory for
these species. Additional data are being collected).
• Reduce fish tissue concentrations of mercury in NJ surface waters
' Review and update mercury human health risk assessment based on emerging scientific data in order to
revise fish consumption advisories as appropriate.
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Goah/tadkators/Activity Commitment Tables: Mercary
Part 1: GoalsAndkators T able
GOAL: To protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury
Subgoal 1: To reduce levels of mercury in environmental media.
(Data Availability - Y = Yes, N = No, Lim = Limited, F = Future; Indicators in bold & caps are to be reported by the end of FY2000)
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators (pressures,
stressors, loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators (ambient
environmental conditions)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
1. Identify, maintain and
reduce sources of mercury to
air from point source
emissions
P1. Mercury loadings in NJ air
due to global and regional
contribution
P2. STATUS AND TRENDS
OF MERCURY LOADINGS
EMITTED TO AIR FROM NJ
POINT SOURCES (E.G.,
INCINERATORS)
N
Y:
AQPP
51. Mercury levels in ambient
air
52. Mercury levels in wet and
dry deposition
LIM:
EARA
LIM:
EARA
R1. Percent of mercury emission
reductions due to source
reduction from pollution
prevention strategies and battery
recycling
R2. Percent of mercury emission
reductions resulting from
implementation of NJAC 7:27-
27
R3. Percent of state represented
by air monitoring for mercury
and where levels are above
background
R4. Percent of state represented
by deposition monitoring and/or
modeling for mercury and
where mercury concentrations
are above background
LIM
Y:
AQEN
G
"
N
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators (pressures,
stressors, loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators (ambient
environmental conditions)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data 1
Avail/1
Lead 1
Unit |
2. Reduce mercury
contamination of aquifers
P3. Loads of mercury released
from nonpoint sources (e.g.
septic tanks)
P4. LOADS OF MERCURY-
CONTAINING
AGRICULTURAL
CHEMICALS APPLIED ON
LAND
N
LIM:
EARA
53. MERCURY LEVELS IN
AMBIENT GROUND
WATER
54. Mercury levels in
monitoring wells tapping
susceptible aquifers
downgradient from point and
nonpoint sources
55. MERCURY LEVELS IN
FINISHED DRINKING
WATER
Y:
EARA
USGS
LIM:
SRP
Y:
BSD
W
R5. PERCENT OF
POTABLE/MONITORING
WELLS WITH
DETECTABLE, ABOVE
BACKGROUND LEVELS OF
MERCURY
Y:
BSDW
3. Assess point and nonpoint
source loadings of mercury
to surface waters and
sediments
P5. Status and trends of mercury
loadings emitted to surface
waters from NJ point sources
(e.g., municipal and hazardous
waste landfills, industrial wastes,
etc.)
N
56. Mercury levels in surface
waters as measured at sampling
points as part of the ambient
stream monitoring network
57. Mercury levels measured in
sediments from the ambient
stream monitoring network
Y
Y
R6. Percent of surface waters
with detectable, above
background levels of mercury
R7. Percent of surface waters
whose sediments have been
monitored for mercury and
where levels are above
background.
R8. Percent of surface waters
whose fish have been monitored
for mercury and where levels
are above FDA limits for
consumption.
R9. NUMBER OF WATER
SYSTEMS WITH MERCURY
| EXCEEDANCES.
LIM
LIM
LIM: I
EARA J
Y:
BSDW
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Mftestotvcs/Objectives
Cause Indicators (pressures,
stressors, loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicator (ambient
environmental conditions)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
4. Assess soil mercury levels
P6. Loads of mercury deposited
to soils from atmospheric
deposition
P7. Loads of mercury deposited
to soils from direct land
application of mercury-
containing materials
P8. Loads of mercury deposited
to soils from nonpoint land
aoolication or soills.
LIM:
EARA
AM
LIM:
EARA
LIM:
EARA
PCP
S8. Mercury concentrations in
NJ soils in various land uses.
LIM:
EARA
SRP
RIO. Percent of NJ soils
representing different land uses
monitored for mercury
concentrations.
LIM
Subgoal 2: To reduce levels of mercury in biological media, including the human body burden.
Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators (pressures,
stressors, loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators (ambient
environmental conditions)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
S. Reduce human exposure to
mercury
P9. Consumption of commercial
and non-commercial (and
freshwater and marine) fish with
elevated mercury levels
P10. Consumption of water with
elevated mercury levels
PI 1. Exposure to mercury via
soil or other media
N
N
N
S9. Blood- and hair-mercury
levels in humans, especially in
the pregnant population
LIM:
EARA
R11. Percent of NJ pregnant
population tested for mercury in
blood or hair
LIM:
EARA
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Milestones/Objectives
Cause Indicators (pressures,
stressors, loadings)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Conditions Indicators (ambient
environmental conditions)
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
Response Indicators
Data
Avail/
Lead
Unit
6. Assess mercury levels in
freshwater and marine fish
7. Reduce fish tissue
concentrations of mercury in
NJ surface waters.
PI 2. Deposition of airborne
mercury from global, regional
and local sources, as well as
mobilization of naturally
occurring mercury into water
bodies
LIM:
EARA
S10. MERCURY
CONCENTRATIONS AND
PROFILES IN FISH
SPECIES FROM NJ
SURFACE WATERS
SI 1. Mercury concentrations
and profiles in fish species
from NJ marine waters
LIM:
EARA
N
R12. Percent of NJ surface
waters whose fish have been
characterized for mercury
concentration.
R13. Percent of NJ fish species
that have been monitored for
mercury
LIM:
EARA
LIM:
EARA
8. Review and update mercury
human health risk assessment
based on emerging scientific
data in order to revise fish
consumption advisories as
aDDrooriate.
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Goah/lndkatonf AcDvtty Commitment Tables: Mercary
Parti: ActivityCommitment Ttb\es
1. Data Collection and Assessment
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Reporting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Monitoring
Ambient surface water monitoring (see water
commitment table)
WMM-
PPG
Data mgt: STORET
Reporting: 305b, 303d,
indicators, performance
Ambient ground water monitoring (see water
commitment table)
NJGS
PPG
measures
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Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead
Funding
DEP Reporting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Research
Characterization of Mercury Contamination of
Groundwater and Soils and its Contribution to
Surface Water Sediments in New Jersey
EARA
PPG
Reporting via final report,
research summary, journal
article and PPA progress
reports.
Establishing New Jersey's Atmospheric Deposition
Network (described under AIR QUALITY. Air
Deposition Project)
EARA
PPG
Reporting via final report,
research summary, journal
article and PPA progress
Mercury Concentrations in Fish, Surface Water,
Sediments and Aquatic Vegetation from Selected
Water bodies in NJ
Fish Consumption Patterns by NJ Anglers
EARA
EARA
State
reports.
Reporting via final reports,
research project summaries and
journal articles.
Community-based Outreach to Urban Anglers:
Results of an Urban Angler Survey
EARA
Determination of Background Blood Mercury Levels
in the NJ Pregnant Population
EARA
Natural Sources of Mercury in the Kirkwood-
Cohansey Aquifer System of the NJ Coastal Plain
EARA
Analysis of Mercury Species in Groundwater Using
ICP-MS, GC
EARA
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Activity 1
DEP Commitment
DEP Lead \
Funding
DEP Repotting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
ReportinR
Distribution of Mercury in Groundwater, Soils, and
Sediments of the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer
System in the New Jersey Coastal Area
EARA
State
See commitments under
"Research" above
Characterization of Ambient Levels of Selected
Metals and other Analytes in NJ Soils: Year 1 Urban
Piedmont Region
EARA
State
A Methodology to Assess die Amounts of Metal
Pesticides Used Historically in New Jersey on a
County-by-County Basis
EARA
State
Adsorption/Desorption and Transport of Mercury and
Arsenic in New Jersey Soils
EARA
State
Quality
Assurance
QA Mgt Plan Commitments
Data
Assessment
Conduct analysis needed to assess status and trends
for conditions indicators
Evaluate feasibility of assessing loadings of mercury
to surface waters and sediments
DEP
PPG,
State
Data mgt: various national and
internal databases, results
managed by programs
Reporting: Annual Performance
Report; State of the
Environment Report
GIS&
Mapping
Generate coverages for air emissions and impact
zones
Apply existing coverages to determine geographical
areas vulnerable to mercury contamination
DEP
DEP
State
State
Source
Inventory
Work with Mercury Task Force to refine mercury
source inventory
AQM,
AQP,
DSRT
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2. Strategic Planing and Strategy Development
1 Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Reporting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
Reporting
NEPPS
Continue to develop and quantify milestones
Cross-program coordination
DEP
PPG,
State
Reporting: Indicators Report,
State of the Environment
Report
Milestones/
Indicators
Use milestones and indicators to develop strategies,
continue to integrate with programs
DEP
PPG,
State
Mercury Task
Force
Work with Task Force to develop Mercury
Reduction Plan for New Jersey
DSRT,
AQP,
AQM
Formalize
strategy
Develop PPA
3. Strategy Implementation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Reporting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Statutes &
Regulations
Maintain/develop/adopt, as appropriate,
comprehensive rules packages pertaining to mercury
in sludge, watershed permitting, pretreatment,
discharges and enforcement.
Develop and implement an interstate reciprocity
system for innovative technology and regulatory
acceptance.
DWQ
OITMD
PPG
State,
EPA
(non-
PPG)
Standard
Setting
Mercury emission reductions due to source
reduction from pollution prevention strategies and
battery recycling.
P2PC,
OITMD
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| tativity \
t)EP Commitment \
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Repotting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
Rcoortma
Mercury emission reductions resulting from
implementation of NJAC 7:27-27.
AQEng
Continue to implement ground water criterion for
mercury and evaluate need for revision.
DWQ-
DWM
Permitting
1. Continue to issue and evaluate permits where
mercury limits are established in accordance with
NJAC 7:27-27.
2. Continue to issue and evaluate permits that utilize
verified/certified IET to reduce mercury emissions
and discharges.
DWQ
OITMI)
State,
EPA
(non-
PPG)
Education and
Outreach
1.Implementation of public education efforts
including the issuing of fish advisories.
2.Development and dissemination of mercury
related education materials
4. Strategy Evaluation
Activity
DEP Commitment
DEP
Lead
Funding
DEP Reporting
EPA
Commitment
EPA
Reporting
Environmental
Results/
Indicators
Use to refine monitoring and strategies
DEP
Annual Performance Report
Monitoring
Evaluation
Evaluation of ambient stream, ambient groundwater and
ambient air monitoring networks (see air and groundwater
tables)
Annual Performance Report
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Open and Effective Government
(Note: this is a new goal area, resulting from NJDEP's Strategic Plan, designed to capture the operational
components of the agency. Listed below are the overall goal statement as well as seven key issue areas - subgoals -
in which NJDEP will focus its strategies over the next several years.)
Goal: The Department will fulfill its mission and achieve its vision and goals through the involvement of citizens
and stakeholders as critical partners and through a commitment to quality principles and methods as a means to
continuous improvement of its operations.
To carry out its mission and achieve its vision and goals, NJDEP must continuously evaluate, adapt and improve its
operations, including its delivery of services, business processes and systems. In 1997, NJDEP examined its
operations in seven categories using the Quality New Jersey (QNJ) Achievement Criteria, which identifies attributes
of a quality organization. The seven categories examined are Leadership, Strategic Planning, Constituent Focus,
Information and Analysis, Human Resource Development, Process Management and Improvement, and
Organizational Results. This examination identified both areas of current success and opportunities for
improvement. NJDEP's Strategic Plan sets forth a number of actions to improve performance in each of the seven
categories, based upon the results of this examination. A brief description of each category follows:
(1) Leadership - A key role of NJDEP's management is not only to set clear directions for the organization, but also
to foster a culture that seeks to continuously improve NJDEP's performance through partnerships.
(2) Strategic Planning - To be effective, NJDEP must translate the strategic direction into a clear action plan for
deploying and aligning resources.
(3) Constituent Focus - To be an effective organization, it is important for NJDEP to understand the needs of its
constituents and to recognize that NJDEP's frontline employees are key to constituent partnerships.
(4) Information and Analysis - The information/data that NJDEP collects must be carefully selected, managed and
used in an integrated fashion to help achieve NJDEP's goals.
(5) Human Resource Development and Management - Through education and training, NJDEP will provide
employees with the knowledge and skills that they need and foster professional growth and thus, help achieve
success.
(6) Process Management - It is important for NJDEP to evaluate its processes and continuously improve how its
day-to-day work is carried out.
(7) Results - To properly manage NJDEP, it is necessary to measure the environmental and operational results that
are being achieved. ("What gets measured gets done.")
The strategies aligned under the Open and Effective Government Goal focus on how NJDEP operates and are
intended to improve NJDEP's performance across a wide range of strategies, processes and programs. Thus, these
strategies will help NJDEP achieve not only its Open and Effective Government Goal, but each of the other five
strategic goals (Clean Air, Clean and Plentiful Water, Abundant Open Space, Healthy Ecosystems, Safe and Healthy
Communities) established in the Strategic Plan and the related goals in this NEPPS PPA.
NJDEP is finalizing an Action Plan that identifies, for each of these seven open & effective government categories,
milestones and indicators, as well as the strategies and major tasks to be undertaken over the next the 24 months
(October 1999 through September 2000) to achieve the Open and Effective Government Goal. It is NJDEP's
intention to include the information in the Action Plan in amendments to this Performance Partnership document.
Open and Effective Government - Page 296
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References - Page 297
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APPENDIX A - Stakeholder Workshop
Implementing Results-Based Management in New Jersey: NEPPS and Strategic Planning
NJ Department of Environmental Protection Building
401 E. State Street, Public Hearing Room - 1st Floor
June 25,1998
AGENDA
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am -10:45 am PLENARY SESSION
9:00 am Welcome and Objectives for the Workshop
EPA Regional Administrator Jeanne Fox
9: IS am New Jersey's Results-Based Management System
NJDEP Commissioner Shinn
9:30 am NJDEP Strategic Plan Overview and Relationship to NEPPS
Judy Jengo, Deputy Commissioner, NJDEP
9:50 am NEPPS Progress -1995-1998: Status and Review of Additions/Revisions
Leslie McGeorge, NJDEP & Kathy Callahan, EPA Region 2
10:30 am Questions & Answers
10:45 am Charge to the Breakout Sessions
Bryan lanni, NJDEP
10:50 am Break
11:00 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Module 1 (Facilitated)
- see other side
12:30 pm -1:30 pm LUNCH and Indicator Presentation/Poster Session
(Public Hearing Room)
1:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Module 2 (Facilitated)
- see other side
3:30 pm Adjourn
Appendix A - Page 298
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BREAKOUT SESSION MODULES
CLEAN AIR
CLEAN & PLENTIFUL WATER
HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS/
ABUNDANT OPEN SPACE
Module 1-11:00-12:30
Radiation
Global Climate Change
Surface Water - Fresh & Marine
Sustainable Communities
Modnte 2-1:30-3:30
Air
Ground & Drinking Water
Water Supply
Land & Natural Resources
Open Space
SAFE & HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
OPEN & EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT
Pesticides
Pollution Prevention
Mercury
Site Remediation
Waste Management
Information Collection & Access
1. Clean Air
Air Quality Indicator
2. Clean Air
Global Climate Change
3. Clean and Plentiful Water
Stream Water Quality Indicators
4. Clean and Plentiful Water
Ground Water Quality Indicator
5. dean and Plentifal Water
Marine Water Quality Indicators
6. Clean and Plentifal Water
Drinking Water Quality Indicators
7. Clean and Plentifal Water
Water Supply Indicators
Outreach
Constituent Services
NEPPS INDICATORS POSTER SESSION
8. Safe and Healthy Communities
Solid Waste Indicator
9. Safe and Healthy Communities
Pesticides Indicator
10. Safe and Healthy Communities
Contaminated Sites Indicator
11. Safe and Healthy Communities
Pollution Prevention Indicator
12. Healthy Ecosystems/Abundant Open Space
Land Cover Indicator
13. Healthy Ecosystems/Abundant Open Space
Preserved Open Space Indicator
14. County and Community Indicators
Appendix A - Page 299
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Implementing Results-Based Management in New Jersey: NEPPS and Strategic Planning
June 25, 1998
ATTENDEES
Ferdas Ali (NJ Dept. of Ag - Soil Conservation)
Robert Alpem (NYC DEP)
Clint Andrews (Rutgers University )
Alan Ashkinaze (City of Jersey City)
Dwight Bedsole (DuPont)
Joe Bergstein - (EPA)
Jorge Berkowitz (Sadat Associates)
Michael Beson (Congressman Pa!lone"s Office)
Richard Bizub (Pinelands Preservation Alliance)
Jim Blumenstock (NJDHSS)
Alan Bogard (Exxon)
Tina Bologna (Rutgers IMCS)
Ron Borsellino (EPA)
Lorraine Brando (EPA)
Peter Brandt (EPA)
Linda Brennan (Monmouth Co. Planning Board)
Thomas Buchanan (International Youth Org.)
Robert Bzik (Somerset County Planning Board)
Kathy Callahan (EPA)
Karen Campos (EPA)
Robert Clark (Camden County MUA)
Perry Cohn (NJDHSS)
Keith Cooper (Rutgers University)
Daniel Cunningham (CONECTIV)
Richard Dase (Rep Frank LoBiondo's Office)
Michael DeLuca (IMCS/Rutgers University)
Mario Delvicario (EPA)
Tony Dilodovico (Schoor DePalma)
Donald Esch (Exxon)
Adolph Everett (EPA)
Christopher Falcon (Maraziti, Falcon & Healey)
Jean Feola (EPA)
Ella Fillipone (Passaic River Coalition)
Barbara Finazzo (EPA)
K.A. Fitzgerald (Edison Wetlands Association)
Luz Garcia (EPA)
John Gaston (Stoney Brook Reg. Sewerage Authority)
Ginger Gibson (Center for Environmental Communication, Rutgers)
Saul Gibson (International Youth Org.)
Richard Guindon (Anheuser-Bush)
John Hanning (Exxon)
Bob Hargrove (EPA)
David Harkness (League of Municipalities)
David Hasenzahl (Princeton University)
Carl Henn (Royal Capital, Inc)
Suzy Hess (Hunterdon Co. Planning Board)
Stan Joffe (Private Citizen)
Marcus Kantz (EPA)
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Rudy Kapichak (EPA)
Betty Kearns (City of Jersey City)
Rabi Kieber (EPA)
Harvey Klein (Garden State Labs, Inc.)
Lorraine Koehler (EPA)
Sylvia Kovacs (Genesis Research)
Jane Kozinski (Saul, Ewing, Remick & Saul)
John Lark (Hudson Co. Division of Engineering)
Fred Lawson (Burlington Co. Health Dept)
Dick Lee (Mercer Co. Board of Agriculture)
Mike Lowy (EPA)
Janice McDonnell (Rutgers-IMCS)
David Marino (NJ American Water Co.)
Anthony Matarazzo (Elizabethtown Water Co.)
John Maxwell (NJ Petroleum Council)
Martha Maxwell (Clean Ocean Action)
Ann Moore (Burlington Co. Freeholder's Off.)
Audrey Moore (EPA)
Douglas Moore (GPU Nuclear)
Phil Morlock (Sussex County Health Dept.)
Dana Natale (Edison Wetlands Association)
Chuck Newcomb (Office of State Planning)
Jane Nogaki (Right-to-Know Coalition)
Pat Parsons (Exxon Chemical)
Norma Ortega (EPA)
Gene Osian (Vernon Twp. Health Dept.)
Pat Parson (Exxon)
David Pollison (DRBC)
Elizabeth Reilly (Congressman Michael Pappas' Office)
Mark Rosellie (Congressman Chris Smith's Office)
Dennis Santella (EPA)
Bill Schnurr (NJ-American Water Company)
Walter Schoepf (EPA)
Kevin Schuerman (Union Co. Regional Health Commission)
Sheri Seminski (Rutgers - EcoPoIicy Center)
David Shelton (DuPont)
Harvey Simon (EPA)
Jim Sinclair (NJBIA)
Robert Spiegel (Edison Wetlands Association)
Randy Solomon (NJ Future)
Catherine St. Clair (DuPont)
David Steadfast (USGS)
Ken Stoller (EPA)
Colin Sweeney (GPU Energy)
Phil Sweeney (EPA)
Andrew Swords (NJDOT)
Hal Taylor (Pompeston Creek Watershed Association.)
Sheryl Telford (PSE&G)
Maska Todd (Edison Wetlands Association)
Barry Tornick (EPA)
Jane Tousman (NJ Sierra Club)
Laurie van Genderen (Burlington Co. Freeholder's Office)
Zdravko Vassilev (EOHSI)
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John Weber (NJ Citizen Action )
Nancy Wittenberg (NJ Builder's Assoc.)
Bill Wolfe (Sierra Club)
Neil Yoskin (NJ Builders Association)
Anne Zeman (League of Women Voters)
Nancy Zimmerman (Victoria Foundation)
Appendix A - Page 302
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APPENDIX B • Core Ptritrmnct Mttsara*
(EI - Environmental Indicator, ARR - Associated Reporting Requirement, Outcome - Core Program Outcome, Output - Core Program Output)
Air/Radiation
Core Performance
Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/ Reporting
Agency
™
Notes
1. Trends in air quality for
each of die 6 criteria air
pollutants.
Same
EI
EPA
DEP reports the data to AIRS
each year, EPA determines
trends
2. Emissions reductions
since 1990 for each
criteria pollutant, as
discussed in each annual
edition of EPA's National
Air Pollution Emission
Trends Report
Same
Outcome
EPA
EPA determines this based on
data submitted by states (see
associated reporting
requirements)
3. Number of
nonattainment areas and
their associated
populations that reach
attainment, and areas that
have been redesignated
for each of the criteria air
pollutants
Same
Outcome
EPA
EPA determines this based on
information submitted by states
(see associated reporting
requirements)
4. Redesignation of areas
attaining the current
NAAQS, revocation of
the 1-hour ozone NAAQS
for areas attaining it, and
designations of areas for
the new ozone and PM2.S
NAAQS
Same
Output
EPA
Designations are made by EPA
based on information and/or
requests from states
8 Further progress at the national level in refining CPMs for FY70Q0 will be considered by NJDEP and EPA Region 2 in any modifications of this PPA.
Appendix B (Air) - Page 303
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1 Core Performance
1 Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/ Reporting
Agency
Notes B
S. Air quality and
emissions data such as
that currently reported to
AIRS/AFS
Same
ARR
Air Quality Activity Commitment
Tables
- AQ data on AIRS database
NJDEP
Air quality data submitted to 8
AIRS. Emissions data submitted |
to region but not entered into
AIRS
6. Number of operating
and NSR permits issued
Same
ARR
Air Quality Activity Commitment
Tables
- BOP Monthly Report
NJDEP
Number of operating permits
issued is reported in BOP
monthly report
7. Number of PM2.5
ambient monitoring sites
deployed
Same
ARR
Air Quality Activity Commitment
Tables
- AIRS & Annual Performance
Report
NJDEP
Also tracked as a condition of
the state's Section 103 grant
8. Trends in emissions of
toxic air pollutants as
reflected in EPA's
National Toxics Inventory
Same
EI
EPA
NJ TRI data available for use by
EPA in the National Toxics
Inventory
9. Reductions in air toxics
emissions from 1993
levels
Same
Outcome
N/A - not due for this reporting
period
EPA
NJDEP will flag sources subject
to MACT which must reduce
emissions
10. Percentage of
promulgated MACT
standards for major
sources implemented.
NJDEP will input all MACT
activities (major and minor)
into AIRS as appropriate
ARR
Air Quality Activity Commitment
Tables
- AIRS & Annual Performance
Report
NJDEP
11. State collection and
compilation of ambient
and emission source data
for toxics to better
understand the nature and
extent of the air toxics
problem
Ambient air concentrations
for some HAPS at 1 Urban
Air Toxics Monitoring
Program site in Camden.
Ambient air concentrations of
Benzene, etc. at 3 PAMS
sites.
Actual emissions from the
toxic release inventory and
from the Release and
Pollution Prevention Report.
Output
Air Quality Goal/Indicators Table
- AIRS & TRI
NJDEP
Appendix B (Air) - Page 304
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Core Performance
Measure
PP A Measure (if different \
than CPM)
Type of Measure \
WK Set&onJ Reporting \
kftney
Notes ^
12. Number of emission
inventories and ambient
data collected from
monitoring sites.
Same as above.
ARR
Air Quality Goal/Indicators Table
(not due in this reporting period)
NJDEP
No Emissions Inventories will
be collected in FY99/2000
13. Number of continuous
emissions monitoring
audits completed
Ad hoc reports on CEM
audits as completed
ARR
Air Quality Activity Commitment
Tables
- Ad hoc reports
NJDEP
14. Estimated increase in
number of people
experiencing healthier
indoor air in residences
and schools
By 2005, reduce the potential
health risk associated with
radon in homes that have
concentrations > 4 pCi/1 by
35%.
By 2005, all schools in Tier I
with radon concentrations
above 4 pCi/l will be
mitigated for radon.
EI
Radon Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP - RPP
Response indicators for this
CPM are being developed.
Only limited data are available
at this time.
IS. Number of homes
tested for radon, and
number with elevated
levels fixed.
Number of radon tests
reported vs. number of
occupied homes.
Number of homes > 4 pCi/1, >
50 pCi/1, > 100 pCi/1 per
county in NJ.
Outcome
Radon Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP - RPP
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Pollution Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes I
1. Trends in pesticide
related illnesses at several
representative locations
Percentage of the total
pesticide-related inquiries to
the NJPIES (New Jersey
Poison Information &
Education System) with
documented & verified harm
or injury to persons (see
note)
El
Pesticides Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
EPA
New Jersey does not currently 1
possess the capacity to report 1
and track pesticide related I
illnesses; research project to
examine NJPIES database for
possible use as environmental
indicator in progress
2. Trained workers - all
pesticide handlers and
workers will have the
information they need to
ensure prevention of
adverse health effects from
exposure to pesticides or
their residues
N/A
Outcome
CPM under development in 1
cooperation with State Lead
Agencies (SLAs), output and
repotting ability to be
determined following
finalization of CPM by EPA
3. Number of workers,
handlers and trainers
trained under the national
training verification
program during the
agreement, and cumulative
numbers since the
beginning of the program
Same
Output
Pesticides Activity Commitment
Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP - PCP
4. Number of employers
found to be compliance
with employee training
requirements
Same
Output
Pesticides Activity Commitment
Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-PCP
5. Trends in pesticide
residue exceedances across
databases e.g., FDA,
USDA, EPA
EI
EPA
Appendix B (PPTS) - Page 306
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| Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes I
6. Trend or change in
incidents of misuse and
accidents
Percentage of investigations
which result in documented
harm or injury, or a
significant risk of same, due
to: pesticide misuse
Outcome/EI
Pesticides Activity Commitment
Tables
- Annua] Performance Report
EPA &
NJDEP-PCP
New Jersey does not possess the 1
capacity to track all pesticide 1
related incidents of misuse & |
accidents; reporting dependent I
on full implementation of the 1
enforcement component of the 1
NJEMS database. 1
7. Changes in quality of
training tools wd methods
Information noting changes
in training tools & methods
Output
Pesticides Activity Commitment
Tables
- Annual Performance Report
CPM under development in
cooperation with SLAs; output
and reporting ability to be
determined following
finalization of CPM by EPA
8. Change in use of
inspection and
investigation information
N/A
Output
CPM under development in
cooperation with SLAs; output
and reporting ability to be
determined following
finalization of CPM by EPA
9. Number of certifications
issued by category
Same
Output
Pesticides Activity Commitment
Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-PCP
10. Number of re-
certifications issued by
category
Same
Output
Pesticides Activity Commitment
Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP - PCP
11. Trends in pesticide
residues in ground water at
several representative
locations
Status and Trends of
Detectable Pesticide
Residues in Ground Water:
Areas of High Agricultural
Pesticide Use
EI
Pesticides Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
EPA &
NJDEP - PCP
Environmental indicator under
development
Appendix B (PPTS) - Page 307
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| Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
12. Change over time, in
pesticide residue levels at
several sites across the
country, where the
pesticide has been managed
under the Management
Plan Framework
N/A
Outcome
CPM under development in
cooperation with SLAs; output
and reporting ability to be
determined following
final ization of CPM by EPA;
since the federal PMP rule has
not been finalized, no pesticides
have been identified for
management under the
Management Plan Framework
13. Increase capacity of the
State under the
Management Plan
framework to manage
pesticides and ground water
situations
N/A
Output
CPM under development in
cooperation with SLAs; output 1
and reporting ability to be
determined following
finalization of CPM by EPA
14. Status of review and
concurrence process for the
State's generic and
chemical specific SMPs
N/A
Output
New Jersey will resume work
on the State Pesticide
Management Plan process upon
finalization of the federal PMP
rule
IS. Populations living near
facilities in communities
with reduced toxics
loadings as a result of
significantly reduced TRI
emissions or as a result of
the facilities' emissions
dropping below TRI
reporting thresholds or the
facility's reductions of non-
product outputs
Changes in throughput/
chemical use, non-
product output & releases of
hazardous substances on a
statewide basis
EI
Pollution Prevention Section & Air
Quality/Radiation Goal/Indicators
Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
P2PC
16. Percent of waters
meeting their designated
uses
EI
See Water CPM tables
17. Number of human
exposures controlled
EI
See OSWER CPM tables
Appendix B (PPTS) - Page 308
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
18. Number of groundwater
releases controlled
EI
See OSWER CPM tables
19. Number of regions with
improved air quality for
each of the 6 criteria air
pollutants
EI
See Air CPM tables
20. Percent of non-product
outputs reduced, including
TRI waste
Changes in throughput/
chemical use, non-
product output & releases of
hazardous substances on a
statewide basis
Outcome
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annua] Performance Report
NJDEP -
P2PC
21. Percent of non-product
outputs reduced, including
TRI waste normalized for
production
Measures of changes in
throughput/ chemical use,
nonproduct output &
releases of hazardous
substances resulting from
economic activity changes
Outcome
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
P2PC
22. Percent of non-product
outputs reduced, including
TRI waste attributable to
pollution prevention*
Changes in throughput/
chemical use, non-
product output & releases of
hazardous substances on a
statewide basis
Outcome
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
P2PC
*By definition, Non-product I
Output (NPO) reductions are 1
the result of pollution
prevention except where NPO is
reduced due to a process shut
down or the delisting of a
chemical.
23. Percent of non-product
outputs reduced, including
TRI waste, normalized for
production, attributed to
pollution prevention*
Measures of changes in
throughput/ chemical use,
nonproduct output &
releases of hazardous
substances resulting from
economic activity changes
Outcome
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
P2PC
*By definition, Non-product
Output (NPO) reductions arc
the result of pollution
prevention except where NPO is
reduced due to a process shut
down or the delisting of a
chemical.
24. Percent of facilities that
have implemented
pollution prevention
practices as a result of
technical assistance
Comparison of New Jersey
pollution prevention trends
compared to US pollution
prevention trends
Outcome
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
P2PC
Appendix B (PPTS) - Page 309
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
25. Percent reduction of
annual pollutant loadings to
rivers, lakes, and coastal
waters from key point
sources
Outcome
See Water CPM tables
26. Percent of facilities
where actions have been
taken to control or mitigate
groundwater contamination
or human exposure
Outcome
See OSWER CPM tables
27. Percent change in
number of areas in each of
the non-attainment
classifications for each of
the 6 criteria pollutants
Outcome
See Air CPM tables
28. Number and type of
activities taken to reduce
pollution at its source,
including multimedia
efforts
Changes in energy usage &
calculations of reductions in
resulting emissions of NOX,
C02 & other pollutants
Changes in throughput/
chemical use, nonproduct
output & releases of
hazardous substances on a
statewide basis
Process improvements or
clean technologies
substitutions & associated
reductions in emissions to
all media for the members of
the NJ Climate Wise
Program Partnership
Output
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annual Performance Report
Pollution Prevention Section
- Annual Performance Report
Pollution Prevention Section &
Global Climate Change
Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
P2PC
NJDEP-
P2PC
EPA &
NJDEP-
P2PC
Appendix B (PPTS) - Page 310
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes 1
29. Number and percent of
facilities providing
technical assistance on
pollution prevention
opportunities
Process improvements or
clean technologies
substitutions & associated
reductions in emissions to
all media for the members of
the NJ Climate Wise
Program Partnership
Output
Pollution Prevention Section &
Global Climate Change
Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
EPA &
NJDEP -
P2PC
30. A change in blood lead
levels from a baseline to be
determined
N/A
El
Evaluating measure with
NJDHSS
31. The number of target
homes in which lead
exposure reduction
activities have been
completed. These activities
can include full abatement,
interim containment, or
other interventions
designed to reduce
children's exposure to lead
in paint, lead contaminated
house dust, and lead
contaminated soils
Outcome
Evaluating measure with
NJDHSS
32. By the end of FY98,40
states have operating, EPA-
approved Pb training,
accreditation, and
certification prugiaiiB.
Output
EPA
Evaluating measure with
NJDHSS
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Solid Waste & Emergency Response (S/HW = solid/hazardous waste response; SRP = site remediation response)
Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than PPMl
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
1. Human Exposures
Controlled; Ground Water
Releases Controlled.
S/HW only: Amts of PBT
chemicals reduced & amts
of haz waste recycled
EI
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
S/HW
SRP - See third item below.
2. Activities targeted at
controlling or preventing
the spread of
contamination, preventing
human exposure to such
releases, aid reducing the
risk to human health and
the environment.
SRP only: N/A
Outcome
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
S/HW
SRP - Not an actual, known
measure. Will not be reported
by NJDEP at this time.
3.1. The number of high
priority facilities with
human exposures
controlled.
3.2. The number of high
priority facilities with
ground water releases
controlled.
Number of high priority
facilities with human
exposures controlled and
ground water releases
controlled.
Output
Site Remediation Activity
Commitment Tables
- Annual Performance Report
EPA Region 2
is responsible
for providing
this
information to
EPA
Headquarters.
NJDEP will
provide a
yes/no
response for
each facility,
will answer
limited
questions &
provide file
access until
EPA & all
states
(including NJ)
agree to
criteria &
documenta-
tion.
SRP - In PPA Activities Table,
under "For RCRA-C, Manage
RCRA Cases and Initiate
Indicator System"
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
ttun PPM\
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
4. The state and EPA will
work to develop indicators
of change in the condition
of the soil, shallow ground
water, or ecosystem as
appropriate.
N/A
El
Not an actual, known measure.
Will not be reported by NJDEP
at this time.
S. Decrease the quantity of
waste generated, decrease
the toxicity of waste
generated, and increase the
rate of recycling.
% of municipal & total
waste stream recycled
•/. of yard trimmings
recycled &Jor composted
% of food waste & other
organic waste recycled &/or
composted
% of construction &
demolition waste recycled
% of used motor oil
recycled
Outcome
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
S/HW
6.1. Determine appropriate
baseline year &
measurement methodology
6.2. Develop guidance on
how to adapt PBT
identification to particular
businesses or geographical
areas
6.3. Conduct training for
site-wide pollution
prevention assessments
Number & type of activities
taken to reduce pollution
prevention at its source,
including multimedia efforts
Output
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
S/HW
NJDEP -
P2PC &
S/HW
See S/HW response to CPM #1
See S/HW response to CPM #1
7. The state and EPA will
work to develop indicators
of change in the condition
of die soil, shallow ground
water, or ecosystem as
appropriate.
N/A
El
Not an actual, known measure.
Will not be reported by NJDEP
at this time.
8. Number of cleanups
1 initiated or comoleted.
Outcome
See next item below.
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than <~PM\
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
9.1. Number of LUST
cleanups initiated.
9.2. Number of LUST
cleanups completed.
Number of Cleanups
Initiated.
Number of Cleanups
Completed.
Output
Site Remediation Activity
Commitment Tables
-BUST Program Quarterly Report
to EPA Region 2
NJDEP - SRP
In PPA Activities Table, under
"Manage UST Program...."
10. The state and EPA will
work to develop indicators
of change in the condition
of the soil, shallow ground
water, or ecosystem as
appropriate.
N/A
EI
Not an actual, known measure.
Will not be reported by NJDEP
at this time.
11. Number of UST
Systems equipped to meet
requirements for leak
detection and upgrading.
Outcome
See next item below.
12. Number of USTs(&
UST facilities) meeting
EPA/state requirements for
leak detection, spill
containment, overfill
prevention, and corrosion
protection.
# Systems Meeting Leak
Detec Req.
ft Systems Meeting Req for
Upgrading.
Output
Site Remediation Activity
Commitment Tables
- BUST Program Quarterly Report
to EPA Region 2
NJDEP - SRP
In PPA Activities Table, under
"Manage UST Program..."
13. The state and EPA will
work to develop indicators
of change in the condition
of the soil, shallow ground
water, or ecosystem as
appropriate.
N/A
EI
Not an actual, known measure.
Will not be reported by NJDEP
at this time.
14. Controls that are put in
place to prevent dangerous
releases to air, soil &
groundwater.
Outcome
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
S/HW
See S/HW response to CPM #1
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Core Performance Measure 1 PPA Measure (if different
1 thsn
Type of Measure
PPA Section/Reporting
Agency
Notes
IS. Number of final
permits or other approved
controls in place
Output
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
SRP - activity to be included in
PPA Amendment
- RCR1S database to be used for
reporting
NJDEP -
S/HW & SRP
S/HW: See S/HW response to
CPM #1
SRP: SRP is currently
developing a process for
closure & post closure permit
activities & will discuss
reporting per CPMs w/ EPA
prior to Annual Performance
Report so that it can be
incorporated into the PPA in
the future.
16. The state and EPA will
work to develop indicators
of change in the condition
of die soil, shallow ground
water, or ecosystem as
appropriate.
N/A
EI
Not an actual, known measure.
Will not be reported by NJDEP
at this time.
17. Controls that are put in
place to prevent dangerous
releases to air, soil &
groundwater.
Outcome
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
S/HW
See S/HW response to CPM #1
18. Rulemakings that
include specific controls to
reduce emissions of
dioxins, furans, particulate
iwaHf «ft/l os*«/l itqcm
Output
S/HW Goal/Indicators Table
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP -
S/HW
See S/HW response to CPM #1
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Water Quality (** - see endnotes following WQ CPMs)
Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type
PPA Section/ Reporting
Agency
Notes 8
1. # of community drinking water systems that will improve or
maintain compliance with all health-based standards through the
use of the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.
Same
Outcome
Drinking Water Activity
Commitment Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
BSDW
2. % of the population served by community water systems
that will receive drinking water meeting all health-based
standards.
Same
EI
Drinking Water Goal/Indicators
Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
BSDW
3. Significant activities undertaken during the year to meet the
following new SDWA requirements:
o Adopting and implementing a program on consumer
confidence reports issued by public water systems to their
consumers;
o Submitting documentation on new systems capacity per the
guidance to be issued by 8/6/98;
o Submitting the annual compliance report to EPA under
Section 1414 and date/method of availability to the public;
o Submitting a capitalization award application for DWSRF
funds;
o Adopting and implementing administrative penalties required
by the law as a primacy requirement;
o Adopting and implementing a program for the certification of
operators of CWS and NTNCWS.
Same
ARR
Drinking Water Activity
Commitment Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
BSDW
4. # and % of community water systems (and population served)
that will be implementing programs to protect their source water.
Same
Outcome
Drinking Water Activity
Commitment Tables
- Annual Performance Report
NJDEP-
BSDW
5. # of Class IV/V wells (by well type) brought under specific
control through permits and closures. Provide narrative of other
actions taken to identify Class V wells and to address potential
endangerment from Class V wells.
# of Class IV/V wells (by
well type) brought under
specific control through
permits.
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- UIC permitting commitments
NJDEP-
DWQ
6. # of abandoned or other wells plugged as a direct action by
the UIC program or indirectly by another program working in
partnership with UIC to protect USDWs.
# of abandoned or other wells
plugged as a direct action of
the NJPDES Program
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- UIC permitting commitments
NJDEP-
DWQ
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
thanCPM)
Type
PPA Section/ Repotting
Agency
Notes
7. % of assessed rivers, streams, and reservoirs designated for
drinking water use that fully support use as a drinking water
supply.
NJDEP can not currently
report this CPM, but a project
is being conducted define it
forNJ.
EI
Drinking Water Activity
Commitment Tables
- DW Research Project ft 7
NJDEP-
BSDW,
DSRT
8. % of assessed rivers and lakes in the state containing fish that
the state, in order to protect public health, has determined should
not be eaten, or should be eaten in only limited quantities.
Same
ARR
Surface Water Goal/Indicators
Table Surface water EI R14&
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- 305b commitments;
NJDEP-
DSRT
9. % of assessed waterbodies that protect public health and the
environment by supporting a) fish and shellfish consumption, b)
safe recreation, and c) healthy aquatic life use designations.
Same
EI
Surface Water Goal/Indicators
Table Surface water El's R12,
S1.S13
Surface & Ground WateT
Activity Commitment Tables
- 305b;
NJDEP-
DSRT
10. % of assessed rivers and estuaries with healthy aquatic
communities
% of assessed rivers with
healthy aquatic communities.
Data are not available for
estuaries.
EI
Surface Water Goal/Indicators
Table Surface water EI S1
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- 305b;
NJDEP-
DSRT
11.% change of selected substances found in surface waters
NJDEP will provide data to
STORET and will work with
EPA to calculate this
measure.
EI
Similar to surface water indicator
S6
NJDEP-
DSRT,
DWM
EPA
**1
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j Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type
PPA Section/ Reporting
Agency
Notes
12. List the state priority waters/watersheds that are impaired or
in need of special protection that have been identified (e.g.,
through a 303(d) listing or Unified Watershed Assessment or
through a basin planning and management process); and, for
those waters indicate whether or not: (1) action strategies have
been developed that include actions needed to attain Water
Quality Standards; and (2) measurable environmental
improvements have occurred in the last two years (phase in 1 and
2 in FY2000).
List the state priority
waters/watersheds that are
impaired or in need of special
protection that have been
identified (e.g., through a
303(d) listing or Unified
Watershed Assessment or
through a basin planning and
management process); and,
for those waters indicate
whether or not: (1) action
strategies have been
developed that include actions
needed to attain Water
Quality Standards
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
-Clean Water Action Plan
Commitments
NJDEP-
DWM
13. Status (e.g.,, drafted, completed, date of expected
completion) of developing a unified watershed assessment that
identifies aquatic resources in greatest need of restoration or
prevention activities.
Same
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- CWAP- Planning Commitment
NJDEP-
DWM
**2
14. Describe the status of compliance with Section 303(d) list
submittal requirements and completing necessary TMDLs,
including any requirements from court orders, consent decrees, or
settlement agreements.
Same
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- 303d reporting
NJDEP-
DSRT
IS. % of watersheds with toxic pollutant loadings at or less than
permitted limits.
NJDEP will provide EPA
with loadings data and will
work with EPA to calculate
this measure
Outcome
NJDEP
DWQ
**3
16. % of facilities implementing wet weather control measures.
Where available, report the annual pollutant loadings of key
parameters associated with wet weather sources
NJDEP and EPA will explore
reporting this CPM pending
clarification of the definition
Outcome
**4
17. # and % of facilities: (a) which are covered by a current
NPDES permit, (b) with expired permits, c) which have applied
for a permit but have not yet been issued a permit, and (d) which
are under administrative or judicial appeal.
Same
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- permitting commitments
NJDEP
DWQ
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type
PPA Section/ Reporting
Agency
Notes I
18. U of (a) non-storm water general permits issued and (b) the
number of facilities covered.
Same
ARR
Surface A Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- permitting commitments
NJDEP
DWQ
19. # and % of facilities with wet weather discharges (CSOs,
MS4s, SSOs, industrial stormwater, and stormwater sources
designated under 402(pX6)): (a) which are covered by a current
permit, (b) with expired permits, c) which have applied for a
permit but have not yet been issued a permit, and (d) which are
under administrative or judicial appeal.
Same
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- permitting commitments
NJDEP
DWQ
*»5
20. # and % of pretreatment facilities audited. Identify the
percentage of audits that are done in accordance with a watershed
permitting plan.
Same
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- pretreatment commitments
NJDEP
DWQ
21. List the % of POTWs that are beneficially reusing all or a
part of their biosolids, and, where data exists, the % of biosolids
generated that are beneficially used.
List the % of biosolids
generated that are beneficially
reused.
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- sludge management
commitments
NJDEP
DWQ
22. List the actions taken by a State to reduce NPDES
compliance monitoring for facilities consistent with the
OW/OECA Interim Guidance signed in April 1996 and estimate
reductions achieved.
Same
ARR
NJDEP
DWQ
**6
23. List the status of all authorized NPDES programs regarding
adoption of applicable regulations and legal requirements.
Same
ARR
NJDEP
DWQ
24. Compare quarterly outlays to OMB planning targets for the
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CW SRF) and Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund (DW SRF).
Same
ARR
Surface Water Goal/Indicators
Table & Surface & Ground
Water Activity Commitment
Tables
- Financial assistance
commitments item 1, Surface
water El #R3
NJDEP
DWQ-
MFC
25. Submit information required for the SRF information system
for the CW-SRF and, when established, the DW-SRF program.
(The SRF information system includes information on nonpoint
source and estuary projects funded by the SRF; SRF projects that
initiate operations; and "pace of the program" measures for loan
issuance, pace of construction, and use of repayments.)
Same- see reporting schedule
in endnote #7.
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- Financial assistance
commitments item 1
NJDEP
DWQ-
MFC,
LUM-
BSDW
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Core Performance Measure
PPA Measure (if different
than CPM)
Type
PPA Section/ Reporting
Agency
Notes
26. Identify which of the nine key program elements of an
effective nonpoint source program as outlined in the national
Nonpoint Source Program and Grants Guidance for FY 1997 and
Future Years jointly transmitted by EPA and ASIWPCA have
been incorporated into the State Section 319 program.
Same
ARR
Surface & Ground Water
Activity Commitment Tables
- NPS Planning commitment
NJDEP
DWM
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•* Water CPM Endnotes
1. Water CPM #11: This CPM is reported by EPA's Index of Watershed Indicators (IW1). EPA assistance is needed to calculate
this CPM. Explore the possibility of reporting for toxics, considering data quality issues.
2. Water CPM #13: NJDEP completed this activity, however a commitment was added to the Water PPA.
3. Water CPM #15: These data will be reported after the new NJPDES water computer system is operational in 2000.
4. Water CPM #16: The applicable facilities and control measures require further definition. Pending successful completion of a
project with the NJDEP/EOHSI/Rutgers Center for Environmental Indicators, NJDEP may be able to report this CPM for
regulated parameters in 300 industrial stormwater permits. Loadings data for other wet weather facilities (e.g., CSOs, SSO's) are
not collected on a routine basis or estimated and are not reported on DMRs or entered into PCS.
5. Water CPM #19: CSO permits are not currently tracked electronically. EPA has recently issued a contract to evaluate water
quality improvements related to CSO abatement at the national level.
6. Water CPM #22: This can be reported after the upgraded NJPDES data system (i.e., NJEMS) is operational in FY2000.
7. Water CPM #25: NJDEP will provide annual report for CW-SRF in 10/98 and for DW-SRF in 1999 for the 1998 calendar
year.
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Enforcement
The following chart displays the Accountability Measures for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
Programs, developed jointly by ECOS and EPA in 1997. These are descriptions of the types of analyses that EPA
anticipates will be developed and subsequently used to understand and interpret the impacts of the national
environmental enforcement program. (NJDEP has some concerns as to whether these are adequate environmental
results measures.) EPA will work with NJDEP to review these analyses, and determine whether and how they may
be used to set goals and/or evaluate program success.
NJDEP's commitment under this PPA, with respect to these Accountability Measures, is to provide information
to EPA, as set forth below. (Additional specific program commitments--e.g., numbers of inspections-are set forth
in the program-specific activity commitment tables earlier in this document.) Note that with respect to Measures 3
and 4 this PPA does not obligate NJDEP to gather new data, not previously gathered. Rather, NJDEP commits to
provide EPA with information it does gather (narrative or quantitative) pertinent to the Measure in question.
Accountability Measure
NJDEP Commitment FY99/00
1. Rate of significant noncompliance by industry sector and
by media.
NJDEP will continue to supply data to pertinent national
databases (electronic and manual), including AIRS, PCS,
RCRJS & SDWIS. NJDEP reporting commitments for these
databases are specified in the program-specific commitment
tables.
2. Percent of significant violators in each media that have
new or recurrent significant violations within 2 years of
receiving a formal enforcement action.
NJDEP will continue to supply data to pertinent national
databases (electronic and manual), including AIRS, PCS,
RCRJS & SDWIS. NJDEP reporting commitments for these
databases are specified in the program-specific commitment
tables.
3. Environmental and/or public health benefits achieved
through inspection and enforcement activities (e.g. case
settlements, compliance agreements, injunctive relief,
Supplemental Environmental Projects).
NJDEP will, annually, provide EPA with pertinent
information it gathers.
4. Results or impact of using: state audit privilege or
immunity law; state audit policies; state small business
compliance assistance policies; and compliance assistance
initiatives developed for specific industry sectors.
NJDEP will, annually, provide EPA with pertinent
information it gathers.
5. Number of inspections conducted and percentage of total
universe of regulated sources inspected in MOA priority
areas (e.g., industry sectors, geographic areas).
NJDEP will continue to supply data to pertinent national
databases (electronic and manual), including AIRS, PCS,
RCRIS & SDWIS. NJDEP reporting commitments for these
databases are specified in the program-specific commitment
tables.
6. Enforcement activity (e.g., cases, referrals, orders, notices)
initiated by media.
NJDEP will continue to supply data to pertinent national
databases (electronic and manual), including AIRS, PCS,
RCRIS & SDWIS. NJDEP reporting commitments for these
databases are specified in the program-specific commitment
tables.
7. Average number of days for significant violator cases to
return to compliance or to enter enforceable compliance
plans or agreements.
NJDEP will continue to supply data to pertinent national
databases (electronic and manual), including AIRS, PCS,
RCRIS & SDWIS. NJDEP reporting commitments for these
databases are specified in the program-specific commitment
tables.
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Accountabllit^leasui^
8. Enforcement activity (e.g., cases, referrals, orders, notices)
concluded by media, including penalty amounts for each
category of action.
NJPEP Commitment FY99/00
NJDEP will continue to supply data to pertinent national
databases (electronic and manual), including AIRS, PCS,
RCRIS & SDWIS. NJDEP reporting commitments for these
databases are specified in the program-specific commitment
tables.
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APPENDIX C - USEPA Related Sustainable Community Activities
Sustainable Development Speaker Series: This series seeks to create a better understanding of the concept and process of
sustainability among participants, and provide concrete examples how to translate sustainable development principles into
practice. EPA will explore with the Task Force the possibility of designing a program that highlights current sustainable
community initiatives in New Jersey. (Speaker Series Coordinator: Marcia Seidner)
Sustainability Indicators Training: Two training programs will be offered in FY'99. The first will be a train-the-trainer
workshop focused on increasing participants' understanding of sustainability issues at the grassroots level and providing
community members with tools for initiating or furthering community indicators projects. For the second program, a specific
community located within Region 2 will work on developing sustainability indicators for their area. Members from the Task
Force will be invited to participate in the train-the-trainer program. (Contact CBEP Coordinator: Rabi Kieber)
Smart Growth: EPA is one of many partners in the Smart Growth Network — a national partnership program working to
promote regional growth, development and land use that is: Protective of air and water quality, enhances access to nature and
encourages brownfields development that is fiscally sound, promotes community livability, resource efficiency and sense of
place. Region 2 will explore with the Task Force the development of a Smart Growth Network in New Jersey, and related
activities. (Contact: Marcia Seidner)
Project XLC ("excellence and Leadership for Communities): Designed to test innovative community-based strategies that will
achieve superior environmental results, in exchange for requested regulatory flexibility, Project XLC specifically targets
community-designed plans that promote environmental goals consistent with community economic development. Proposals may
be submitted by local governments, regional consortia, community organizations, or other local entities (Contact: Aleksandra
Dobkowski-Joy)
Community-Based Environmental Protection (CBEP): Refer to PPA Section on Place-Based Approaches for more information.
Region 2 is developing a capacity-building tool box to help communities identify environmental problems, set priorities, and
develop plans to address local problems. EPA and NJDEP will explore ways to share tools that can be offered to communities in
New Jersey. (Region 2-CBEP Coordinator: Rabi Kieber)
Children's Health Initiative: Region 2 is working with community groups and industry to develop innovative strategies to better
protect children's health. Task Force members may be helpful in identifying communities to target in the future; and in adding a
NJDEP representative to the Ironbound pilot project workgroup. (Contact: Roland Hemmett)
Brownfteld (BF) Grant Program: EPA and the Task Force can work with appropriate partners on brownfield redevelopment
projects to integrate sustainable development as an overall framework in the twelve BF demonstration pilots in NJ and in future
redevelopment projects. (Contact: Chelsea Albucher)
EMPACT (Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking): EMPACT pilot projects utilize advanced
technology to monitor environmental conditions and clearly communicate environmental information to citizens. EMPACT
projects may support sustainable community initiatives by providing critical information to be used for decision making and
planning. As this initiative develops, EPA and the Task Force should explore possible pilot projects in NJ. (Contact: Roland
Hemmett)
Industrial Ecology (IE) and Sustainable Communities: IE is a framework for designing and operating industrial systems as
living systems. IE emphasizes a "closed system" of materials flow and the life-cycle of raw materials and products. IE helps
communities develop and maintain a sound industrial base and infrastructure without compromising environmental quality.
Refer to the PPA Water Section for information on the NY-NJ Harbor Industrial Ecology project.
Region 2 is currently examining how IE analytical tools and perspectives, when implemented through eco-industrial parks (EIP)
can be a mechanism to support sustainable development. EIPs offer environmental and economic benefits to businesses and
surrounding communities. EPA will continue its on-going dialogue and information sharing on industrial ecology and eco-
industrial parks. Future collaborations will be explored as opportunities arise. (Contact: Walter Schoepf)-
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Competitive Orant Programs
Sustainable Development Challenge Grant Program (SDCC): This national competitive grant provides support to community-
based projects aimed at improving ecosystem integrity, economic security and quality-of-life. Program objectives include: 1)
Building multi-sector partnerships; 2) Encouraging local stakeholder commitment to environmental protection through an
improved understanding of the connections between a healthy ecosystem and strong economy; 3) Catalyzing long-term
investments in innovative efforts at the community level; and 4) Designing models and tools for achieving sustainable solutions
to environmental problems that can be widely shared and replicated. (SDCG Coordinator: Marcia Seidner)
Pollution Prevention (P2) Incentives for States: P2 is often the basis for sustainable community activities (see PPA Section).
Opportunities for applying "systems thinking" tools and holistic approaches to problem-solving exist within P2 programs, for
example: To support state agencies in demonstration projects, or in establishing pollution prevention infrastructure in a wide
range of sectors. (Contact: Janet Sapadin)
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APPENDIX D - Comments Received on Draft PPA
The following stakeholders submitted comments to either NJDEP or EPA Region 2 on the draft PPA:
• Joseph Gentile, CasChem, Inc.
• Bany Schlegal, Rutgers/UMDNJ - Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Institute
Robert Speigel, Edison Wetlands Association
• Audrey Zapp, Liberty State Park Conservancy
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