N.J. Admin. Code § 7:9A-13.1 - Identification of critical areas

(a) The Department shall investigate various geographical areas of the State to determine whether any such areas should be restricted as to the types of sewerage facilities which may be thereafter located, constructed, altered or repaired. Areas identified as requiring imposition of these restrictions shall be designated as critical areas. Potential areas to be investigated may be identified by:

1. The Department;

2. Requests from administrative authorities and other public health agencies; and

3. Any person that provides documentation to the Department that demonstrates that adverse conditions exist related to the ground or surface water, such that special measures are required to protect the environment or public health, safety or welfare.

(b) In conducting such an investigation, the Department shall give consideration to factors such as ground water and surface water quality, soil conditions, ground water levels, proximity to surface waters, population densities and projected growth trends and such other factors that could affect the safe and proper operation of sewerage facilities, including impacts to human health and impairment of the environment in the potential critical area.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 7:9A-13.1