N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.36

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:13-7.36 - Permit-by-rule 36-placement of an underground utility line using directional drilling or jacking

(a) Permit-by-rule 36 authorizes the placement of an underground utility line beneath a regulated water through directional drilling or jacking, provided the conditions at N.J.A.C. 7:13-6.7 are met and:

1. The regulated water is not disturbed in any way except for temporary disturbance associated with soil borings necessary to ensure that the project is viable;

2. No trees are cleared, cut, and/or removed in a riparian zone;

3. All disturbed areas in the flood hazard area are restored to their original topography upon completion of the regulated activity;

4. Where the utility line is drilled or jacked beneath a bridge or culvert, all work is accomplished without displacing or damaging the bridge or culvert;

5. Where the utility line is drilled or jacked beneath an open channel, the top of the line is placed at least four feet below the channel invert and remains nominally horizontal at this depth at least 10 feet beyond the top of each bank;

6. The utility line is sealed to ensure that there will be no leakage or discharge in a regulated area;

7. No manhole is constructed within 10 feet of any top of bank, unless the project lies adjacent to a lawfully existing bulkhead, retaining wall, or revetment along a tidal water or impounded fluvial water;

8. The top of any manhole in a floodway is flush with the ground;

9. The top of any manhole in a flood fringe is flush with the ground, where feasible; and

10. Any manhole in a flood hazard area has a watertight cover.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.36

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 1067(a), effective 6/20/2016