Stormwater Discharge Permit Program

The Statewide Industrial Stormwater Permitting Program for Construction and Mining Activities represents the next step to improve water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams in conjunction with the existing Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program under Chapter 251.

Phase II of the Stormwater Discharge Permit Program became effective on March 3, 2004.

You may be required to submit a Request for Authorization (RFA) to the Bergen County Soil Conservation District if you are engaged in:

Construction activities including clearing, grading and excavating that disturb one (1) acre or more, or that disturb less than 1 acre, but are part of a larger plan or development.

Active or inactive mining or quarrying of sand, gravel, soil, shale, or clay including crushing, grinding, pulverizing and washing activities.

Construction of a sanitary or hazardous waste landfill before it receives wastes.

Please refer to the RFA Self Screening Form and notes for more information.

How to Apply for Authorization Under the Construction General Permit

Submit a fully completed Request for Authorization form and RFA Certification with the project owner's signature.

Submit a check for $300.00 payable to the "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."

Public schools, religious and charitable organizations are exempt from paying the $300 RFA fee.

RFA Forms and Notes

RFA Self Screening Form
RFA Self Screening Form Notes
RFA Forms

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