N.J. Admin. Code § 7:22-2.1

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

Section 7:22-2.1 - Scope and construction

(a) This subchapter constitutes the rules governing disposition of appropriations for the purposes of planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment facilities. State matching grants (to match Federal grant awards) will be made pursuant to the Clean Waters Bond Act of 1976 ( P.L. 1976, c.92); the Water Conservation Bond Act of 1969 ( P.L. 1969, c.127); the Natural Resources Bond Act of 1980 ( P.L. 1980, c.70); 13:1D-1 et seq.; and 58:11A-1 et seq., and any appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection for the purpose of providing a State matching share to projects funded under the Federal Clean Water Act and its subsequent amendments.

(b) These rules shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of the law.

(c) The rules in this subchapter are promulgated for the following purposes:

1. To implement the purposes and objectives of the Clean Waters Bond Act of 1976 ( P.L. 1976, c.92); the Water Conservation Bond Act of 1969 ( P.L. 1969, c.127); the Natural Resources Bond Act of 1980 ( P.L. 1980, c.70); 13:1D-1 et seq.; 58:11A-1 et seq., and any appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection for the purpose of providing a State matching share to projects funded under the Federal Clean Water Act and its subsequent amendments;

2. To establish policies and procedures for distribution of funds for the planning, design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities;

3. To protect the public and the State of New Jersey by insuring that funds appropriated are spent in a proper manner and for the intended purposes;

4. To assure that the distribution and use of funds are consistent with the laws and policies of the State of New Jersey;

5. To establish accounting procedures for the administration of grants; and

6. To establish standards for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:22-2.1

Amended by R.1992 d.42, effective 1/21/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 3282(a), 24 New Jersey Register 246(a).
Updated Department title.
Amended by R.1995 d.494, effective 9/5/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 1536(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3403(a).