NJ DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
\n<\/b>Land Use Management
\nWater Monitoring and Standards<\/p>\n
Notice of Rule Proposal<\/strong> Public Notice<\/b> The Department is proposing to amend the SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.4, The Department is also publishing a notice in the New Jersey
\nSurface Water Quality Standards N.J.A.C. 7:9B, Re-adoption with
\namendments<\/p>\n
\nTake notice that the New Jersey Department of Environmental
\nProtection (Department) is proposing to re-adopt Surface Water
\nQuality Standards (SWQS), N.J.A.C. 7:9B with amendments. The
\nSWQS govern the protection and enhancement of surface water
\nquality and resources of the State of New Jersey.<\/p>\n
\n1.5, 1.6, 1.14, and 1.15. Several new definitions are proposed
\nat N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.4. The Department is proposing several amendments
\nto N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5 to clarify the existing rule language and
\nto recodify implementation policies regarding bacterial and
\ntemperature criteria. At N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(d) the Department
\nis proposing antidegradation implementation requirements for
\nNJPDES point source discharges. At N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.5(e)7, the
\nDepartment is proposing to require monitoring for mercury and
\nPCBs using the more sensitive USEPA approved methods. At N.J.A.C.
\n7:9B-1.15, the Department is proposing to reclassify and\/or
\nupgrade the antidegradation designation of several streams based
\non the fish sampling data. The Department is also proposing
\ncriteria for toxic pollutants based on the updated USEPA 304(a)
\nrecommended criteria. View
\nsupporting documents<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nRegister seeking public comment on possible revisions to the
\nSurface Water Quality Standards to establish an antidegradation
\npolicy for nonpoint source discharges. View
\nthe Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment<\/a>.<\/p>\n