N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-32.24

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:27-32.24 - Application for reimbursement

(a) The State Treasurer will reimburse the authorized installer of a retrofit device or closed crankcase ventilation system for the purchase and installation costs incurred in installing the retrofit device or closed crankcase ventilation system pursuant to the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) The authorized installer will be responsible for the purchase and installation of the retrofit devices or closed crankcase ventilation systems. An authorized installer who is reimbursed for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of a closed crankcase ventilation system or retrofit device may not impose any charge on any owner of a regulated vehicle or piece of regulated equipment for any cost associated with the purchase and installation of said device.

(c) To receive reimbursement, the authorized installer shall complete and submit to the Department a reimbursement application on a form or in a format supplied by the Department. The Department will make the reimbursement application available electronically on the Department's website at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/stopthesoot/. The authorized installer shall include the following information and support documentation in the reimbursement application:

1. Proof of purchase, such as purchase order, receipt or invoices for the retrofit device or closed crankcase ventilation system, that demonstrates actual costs incurred. The authorized installer shall also include the vehicle identification number or serial number of the regulated vehicle or regulated equipment;

2. Proof of installation to include an itemized listing or work order of the parts, materials, labor and actual costs, and written authorization by the vehicle owner indicating the vehicle owner's approval to perform the specified work;

3. The authorized installer certification that purchase and installation were in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.5, if applicable, and warranty requirements at N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.9;

4. The vehicle owner's certification that the installation was completed and that access will be provided to vehicles or equipment to determine compliance with the terms and conditions of the reimbursement award;

5. The authorized installer certification that he or she did not provide false information or withhold information on the application for reimbursement such that the processing of the application based on the false or withheld information could result in the reimbursement of the authorized installer:

i. Where the authorized installer was ineligible for reimbursement;

ii. In an amount greater than that for which the authorized installer would otherwise be eligible; or

iii. In an amount in excess of the actual costs of the installation or the amount to which the authorized installer is legally eligible; and

6. Justification for any difference between the actual cost provided pursuant N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.20(d) or (e) and the estimated cost provided pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.4(d), 32.12(a)3 or 32.16(d)3.

(d) The Department will review and approve or deny each application for reimbursement and will forward the approved applications for reimbursement to the State Treasurer for payment. The State Treasurer will pay the reimbursement to the authorized installer only after the installation of the retrofit device or closed crankcase ventilation system, as approved by the Department.

(e) The Department will deny an application for reimbursement upon a finding that the applicant for reimbursement:

1. Provided false information on an application in support of reimbursement from the fund for which he or she was not otherwise eligible; or

2. Withheld information on an application that renders the applicant ineligible for reimbursement from the fund or ineligible for the amount of reimbursement applied for.

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the Department, the State Treasurer, or any other State agency or department, to undertake an investigation or make any findings concerning the conduct described in (e) above.

(g) During the review of the application, the Department may request additional information related to the purchase and installation cost estimates, and any support documentation needed from the applicant to warrant and support payment in accordance with Treasury Circular Letter No. 98-17-OMB, as supplemented or amended, available at http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/circular/circindx.htm.

(h) The State Treasurer shall pay the reimbursement amount within 30 days after receipt of the approved application for reimbursement from the Department.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-32.24