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“Navigating the DEP System: A Series of Environmental Seminars for Overburdened Communities”<\/strong> is tailored to Environmental Justice advocates from across the state to learn about DEP’s tools, regulations, permitting processes, and opportunities for funding.<\/p>\n The series of trainings are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n Attendance will be in person with an option to join via Zoom.<\/p>\n By joining these\u00a0seminars<\/span>, participants will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” spacing=”1″ gap=”2″ c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Scrap 101 Info Session – South Jersey” tab_id=”scrap-101-info-session-south-jersey”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Scrap 101 Info Session – North Jersey” tab_id=”scrap-101-info-session-north-jersey”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” spacing=”1″ gap=”2″ c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Navigating the DEP Seminar 1 – Overview of Environmental Planning and Monitoring” tab_id=”seminar-1-overview-of-environmental-planning-and-monitoring”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Seminar 1 will be held in Newark and will teach advocates about several online tools the DEP offers:\u00a0Dataminer, Healthy Planning New Jersey, and What\u2019s In\u00a0My Community?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Navigating the DEP Seminar 2 – Understanding the Regulatory Process I” tab_id=”seminar-2-understanding-the-regulatory-process-i”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n Learn about permitting processes under the EJ Law and Administrative Order 25, Environmental Justice Impact Statements, & public engagement requirements under the EJ Law and EJMAP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Navigating the DEP Seminar 3 – Understanding the Regulatory Process II” tab_id=”seminar-3-understanding-the-regulatory-process-ii”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n Learn about permitting processes for Drinking Water, Watershed and Land Use, & Air.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Navigating the DEP Seminar 4 – State Funding” tab_id=”seminar-4-state-funding”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Navigating the DEP Seminar 5- Explaining Enforcement” tab_id=”1741878305958-01d9d65c-6e11″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Funding Our Futures – Navigating State and Federal Grants for Environmental Justice Communities” tab_id=”funding-our-futures-navigating-state-and-federal-grants”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Due to inclement weather, this event is now virtual only.<\/strong><\/p>\n Topics Include:<\/u><\/p>\n\n
Scrap 101 Info Session – South Jersey<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nHave you noticed scrap metal facilities in your community and ever wondered how they are regulated? New Jersey has over 100 of these facilities across the state that receive, store, repair, crush, and sell metal and auto-related materials. Advocates have shared their interest and questions about these facilities and how DEP regulations work to protect the health of New Jersey residents and the environment. Join us in Camden on October 21st to learn more! DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, Director of the Office of Environmental Justice Kandyce Perry, and DEP staff from the Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability team will be present to answer questions and listen to community concerns.<\/li>\nScrap 101 Info Session – North Jersey<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nHave you noticed scrap metal facilities in your community and ever wondered how they are regulated? New Jersey has over 100 of these facilities across the state that receive, store, repair, crush, and sell metal and auto-related materials. Advocates have shared their interest and questions about these facilities and how DEP regulations work to protect the health of New Jersey residents and the environment. Join us in Newark on October 23rd to learn more! DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, Director of the Office of Environmental Justice Kandyce Perry, and DEP staff from the Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability team will be present to answer questions and listen to community concerns.<\/li>\nNavigating the DEP Seminar 1 – Overview of Environmental Planning and Monitoring<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\u201cNavigating the DEP: A Series of Environmental Seminars for Overburdened Communities\u201d\u00a0is a series tailored to help EJ advocates from across the state learn about our tools, regulations, permitting\u00a0processes, and opportunities for funding.<\/li>\nNavigating the DEP Seminar 2 – Understanding the Regulatory Process I<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\u201cNavigating the DEP: A Series of Environmental Seminars for Overburdened Communities\u201d is a series tailored to help EJ advocates from across the state learn about our tools, regulations, permitting processes, and opportunities for funding.<\/li>\nNavigating the DEP Seminar 3 – Understanding the Regulatory Process II <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\u201cNavigating the DEP: A Series of Environmental Seminars for Overburdened Communities\u201d is a series tailored to help EJ advocates from across the state learn about our tools, regulations, permitting processes, and opportunities for funding.<\/li>\nNavigating the DEP Seminar 4 – State Funding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
State Funding I: Key Sources and Strategies<\/h4>\n
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\nDiscuss major sources of state funding available to New Jersey\u2019s overburdened communities for environmental projects. Learn what goes into developing a successful application and discover how to find the right assistance during the application process.<\/li>\nState Funding II: Funding Solutions for Water Infrastructure, Parks, Clean Energy, and More<\/h4>\n
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\nDive deep into the funding options available to advance environmental justice in New Jersey\u2019s overburdened communities. Explore funding opportunities for water infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and get insights into securing funds for clean air, clean energy, and climate mitigation projects. This session will cover key water infrastructure funds, their requirements, and prioritization for overburdened communities.<\/li>\nNavigating the DEP Seminar 5- Explaining Enforcement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Part I: Introduction to Enforcement<\/h4>\n
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\nThis training will provide an overview of DEP\u2019s authority to set and carry out enforcement policies and rules when environmental regulations are violated. Learn about various types of enforcement mechanisms, the WARN-DEP hotline, and how DEP collaborates with local governments and other state agencies to hold regulated entities accountable and deter future violations.<\/li>\nPart II: Odors 101 and Air Enforcement<\/h4>\n
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\nJoin Ironbound Community Corporation & DEP\u2019s Division of Air Enforcement to learn about key differences in how odors and air quality regulations are enforced.<\/li>\nPart III: Solid Waste, Water, and Coastal Land Use<\/h4>\n
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\n<\/strong>This training will explore enforcement processes for the Solid Waste, Land Use, and Water programs. Dive deep into what enforcement power DEP has to regulate landfills and solid waste facilities and learn how residents can get involved.<\/li>\nFunding Our Futures – Navigating State and Federal Grants for Environmental Justice Communities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nThis seminar, in partnership with the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, is designed to inform EJ advocates about state and federal funding opportunities for community initiatives and will discuss key strategies for acquiring and managing grant money at the organizational level.<\/li>\n\n
![Flyer<\/a><\/li>\nVideo<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nVideo<\/a> (Espa\u00f1ol) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPart II: Odors 101 and Air Enforcement<\/h4>\n\nWhen: <\/strong>April 9, 2025, 6-8 pm<\/li>\nWhere:<\/strong> Ironbound Community Corporation (Newark, NJ)<\/li>\nDescription:<\/strong>\nJoin Ironbound Community Corporation & DEP\u2019s Division of Air Enforcement to learn about key differences in how odors and air quality regulations are enforced.<\/li>\nFlyer<\/a><\/li>\nVideo<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nVideo<\/a> (Portugu\u00eas Brasileiro) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPart III: Solid Waste, Water, and Coastal Land Use<\/h4>\n\nWhen: <\/strong>April 16th, 2025, 6-8 pm<\/li>\nWhere:<\/strong> Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1865 Harrison Ave, Camden, NJ 08105<\/li>\nDescription:\n<\/strong>This training will explore enforcement processes for the Solid Waste, Land Use, and Water programs. Dive deep into what enforcement power DEP has to regulate landfills and solid waste facilities and learn how residents can get involved.<\/li>\nFlyer<\/a><\/li>\nVideo<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nVideo<\/a> (Espa\u00f1ol) <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Funding Our Futures – Navigating State and Federal Grants for Environmental Justice Communities” tab_id=”funding-our-futures-navigating-state-and-federal-grants”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\nFunding Our Futures – Navigating State and Federal Grants for Environmental Justice Communities<\/strong><\/h3>\nDue to inclement weather, this event is now virtual only.<\/strong><\/p>\n\nWhen:<\/strong> March 23rd<\/sup> 10:00am \u2013 1:00pm<\/li>\nNOW VIRTUAL ONLY – REGISTER TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK<\/strong><\/li>\nDescription:<\/strong>\nThis seminar, in partnership with the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, is designed to inform EJ advocates about state and federal funding opportunities for community initiatives and will discuss key strategies for acquiring and managing grant money at the organizational level.<\/li>\nFlyer<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nFull Seminar Recording – English<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nFull Seminar Recording – Espa\u00f1ol<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nPresentation 1: EPA Justice Funding Opportunities<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nPresentation 2: WE ACT Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nPresentation 3: EPA Region 2 EJ Thriving Communities Grantmaker<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\nPresentation 4: Panel Discussion with Community-Based Organizations<\/a> <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTopics Include:<\/u><\/p>\n\nKey DEP funding sources and strategies for applying<\/li>\nFunding water infrastructure projects<\/li>\nFunding parks and open space<\/li>\nFunding clean air, clean energy, and climate mitigation projects<\/li>\nRoundtable discussion with community-based organizations on managing federal funding: challenges and lessons learned<\/li>\nOverview of EPA grant programs and strategies for applying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”my-4 p-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For more information, Christina Gonzalve at christina.gonzalve@deptest.nj.gov<\/a> or (609) 433-6044[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1551″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlM0NoMSUzRUF0dGVuZCUyMGElMjBUcmFpbmluZyUzQyUyRmgxJTNFJTBBJTIwJTIwJTNDaDQlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnctNzUlMjBteC1hdXRvJTIyJTNFJTNDZW0lM0VHZXQlMjBpbnZvbHZlZCUyMHdpdGglMjBlbnZpcm9ubWVudGFsJTIwanVzdGljZSUyMGluJTIweW91ciUyMGNvbW11bml0eS4lM0MlMkZlbSUzRSUzQyUyRmg0JTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][breadcrumb-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”my-4 p-1″][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Attend trainings to learn more about DEP processes “Navigating the DEP System: A Series of Environmental Seminars for Overburdened Communities” is tailored to Environmental Justice advocates from across the state to learn about DEP’s tools, regulations, permitting processes, and opportunities for funding. 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