N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1G-7.1

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

Section 7:1G-7.1 - Authority and scope

(a) This subchapter is promulgated to provide for the issuance of Administrative Orders and Notices of Civil Administrative Penalty Assessments and to establish a schedule and procedures for the assessment of Civil Administrative Penalties as provided in the Worker and Community Right to Know Act, 34:5A-1 et seq., at 34:5A-31(a) and (b) and (d).

(b) Pursuant to 34:5A-31(a), the Commissioner or his or her designee is authorized to issue an Administrative Order and Notice of Civil Administrative Penalty Assessment whenever any employer is in violation of the Act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the Act. The Commissioner is authorized to issue a Civil Administrative Penalty of not more than $ 2,500 for each violation, and additional penalties of not more than $ 1,000 for each day during which a violation continues after the compliance date of an Administrative Order from the Commissioner to cease such violation pursuant to 34:5A-31(d).

(c) This subchapter shall govern the issuance of Administrative Orders and Notices of Civil Administrative Penalty Assessments for violations of the Worker and Community Right to Know Act, 34:5A-1 et seq., or of any rule or regulation issued pursuant to this Act by the Department of Environmental Protection.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1G-7.1

Amended by R.1994 d.3, effective 1/3/1994.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 1631(a), 26 New Jersey Register 200(a).