N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1F-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 7:1F-3.1 - As-built specifications and mechanical integrity

(a) Prior to beginning operation activities, the owner and operator shall prepare and provide to the Department:

1. A map to scale of the location of the system as constructed;

2. As-built diagrams of the system; and

3. A report of the geological conditions encountered during construction including, if applicable, any steps taken to stabilize the cavern or system, and any modifications from the initial proposal. The location of any stabilization efforts should be depicted on a map of appropriate scale.

(b) Prior to the injection of any regulated substance, the owner and operator shall:

1. Conduct a mechanical integrity test at the selected test pressure of the cavern system in its entirety and each individual penetration into the cavern;

2. Measure the storage volume of the cavern;

3. Provide the results of the mechanical integrity tests demonstrating the system is capable of storing a regulated substance under the system's maximum allowable operating pressure; and

4. Provide the precise storage volume measurement to the Department.

(c) The information in this section shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer, in accordance with accepted industry standards.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1F-3.1

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 905(a), effective 5/1/2023