N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1F-6.1

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

Section 7:1F-6.1 - Decommissioning requirements for an underground storage cavern system

(a) As a condition of any permit issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1F-4 and prior to beginning operation, the owner and operator of an underground storage cavern system shall submit a comprehensive plan for decommissioning the system for approval by the Department.

1. A decommissioning plan shall establish a schedule for the monitoring of ground water and soil vapor to be conducted annually for five years, at a minimum, following the date of decommissioning; or as otherwise established in the Department approved decommissioning plan.

2. The decommissioning plan shall include financial responsibility as required at N.J.A.C. 7:1F-6.2.

(b) The owner and operator shall notify the Department 30 days prior to the date of decommissioning.

(c) Any system that is decommissioned must be thoroughly ventilated, or otherwise cleaned and sealed, in a manner acceptable to the Department after operation has ceased.

(d) The decommissioning plan must be certified by a licensed engineer, in accordance with accepted industry standards.

(e) An owner and operator of a decommissioned system must conduct testing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1F-3.1(b)1 prior to applying for a permit to initiate or resume operations at the cavern system.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1F-6.1

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