N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.37

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

Section 7:13-7.37 - Permit-by-rule 37-placement of an underground utility line beneath existing pavement

(a) Permit-by-rule 37 authorizes the placement of an underground utility line beneath existing pavement within a regulated area, such as under an existing parking lot in the flood hazard area or under an existing roadway that crosses a regulated water, provided the conditions at N.J.A.C. 7:13-6.7 are met and:

1. The regulated water is not disturbed;

2. No riparian zone vegetation is cleared, cut, and/or removed;

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

4. Where the utility line is placed under a roadway, either above or below a culvert or within a bridge, all work is accomplished without displacing or damaging the bridge or culvert;

5. Where the utility line is placed under a roadway, either above or below a culvert, the line is encased within a larger steel pipe, or is placed with at least one foot vertical clearance above or below the culvert;

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. Where the utility line runs parallel to a regulated water, the line is not 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;

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

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

11. Any manhole in the flood hazard area has a watertight cover.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.37

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