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PDF<\/a> [pdf]<\/span> version of web page<\/p>\n The Department has established a web page devoted to the \u201cMay 2014 Remedial Investigation Complete Deadline\u201d (see May 2014 Remedial Investigation Complete Deadline<\/a>).\u00a0 This page provides a description of the case specific criteria that triggers the May 2014 Deadline and identifies which cases are exempt. In addition, this page includes, but is not limited to a \u201cPolicy Statement\u201d regarding this deadline, information on Direct Oversight should the deadline be missed, notification that went to Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) and answers to 29 additional frequency asked questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Public Law 2013, c.283 established six criteria in order to qualify for the Remedial Investigation extension.\u00a0 These criteria are as follows:<\/p>\n The complete application must be submitted electronically by the retained Licensed Site Remediation Professional using the Department\u2019s online DEP Portal by March 7, 2014.\u00a0 No paper extension applications will accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The person responsible for conducting the remediation and the retained Licensed Site Remediation Professional should apply for the extension. In addition, a letter of explanation on why the case is subject to the Remedial Investigation deadline should be sent under separate cover to:<\/p>\n Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice The Department will review the facts presented in the explanation and respond appropriately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n As provided in subsection c. of section 1 of Public Law 2013, c.283, upon submission of an application for the extension, the application is deemed approved.\u00a0 The Department may revoke the extension if the application is subsequently found to be incorrect, incomplete, false or otherwise deficient.\u00a0 Any Department revocation must be done in writing.\u00a0 Please note that the Department will be auditing these applications.\u00a0 The Department may undertake Direct Oversight of a case at any time if the criteria were not met at the time of application or any time thereafter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n It may be best to submit a technically complete application for financial assistance to the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) by March 7, 2014.\u00a0 Loans are available for this purpose.\u00a0 The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will evaluate applications to determine the applicants\u2019 ability to repay a loan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n No, an extension is not automatic. Complete applications to the HDSRF and the extension must have been submitted by March 7, 2014.\u00a0 The Department and the NJEDA will review the HDSRF application. \u00a0An extension for up to two (2) years shall be provided from when the applicant either receives State funding or is deemed no longer eligible for State funding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n A person responsible for conducting a remediation can only be assured that the due date for the remedial investigation will remain as May 7, 2016 if that person remains in full compliance with the criteria established in Public Law 2013, c.283.\u00a0 In addition, P.L. 2013 c.283 requires the Department to post a report on its website that lists the name and location of the cases receiving an extension along with the length of the extension.\u00a0 Data Miner users can also access the \u201cSite Search Report,\u201d drill down into Activity Tracking, and identify the date associated with the activity tracking task \u201cRemedial Investigation to be Completed\u201d to confirm the due date for completing the remedial investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Yes, provided that you meet the new submission date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Yes, provided you make a technically complete mandatory timeframe submittal on or before March 7, 2014, the due date for the extension application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n No.\u00a0 The Department is not allowing for any changes to the model Remediation Trust Fund Agreement.\u00a0 The person responsible for conducting the remediation must certify on the Trust Agreement that the language meets the wording of the model document.\u00a0 The model Remediation Trust Fund Agreement language has been historically accepted by many Trustees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n No.\u00a0 The 1% surcharge is not being assessed on Remediation Trust Funds established just for the May 2014 Remedial Investigation Extension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The Department will allow bundling of multiple cases under one Remediation Trust Fund provided the person responsible for conducting remediation is the same entity for all bundled cases.\u00a0 The Department is allowing this as an option for the following reasons:\u00a0 1% surcharges do not need to be assessed\/invoiced on a per case basis; it is expected that the duration of the Remediation Trust Fund will be short term; and there are benefits for both the regulated community and the Department from streamlining this process.\u00a0 Instructions, forms, and related attachments regarding \u201cbundling\u201d can be found in the Remediation Funding Source section of the May 2014 Remedial Investigation Deadline Extension<\/a> web page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The Department expects the spreadsheet to be submitted at least annually and no more frequently than quarterly.\u00a0 Disbursements can be made no more frequently then every three (3) months.\u00a0 Based on this, the Department is limiting the maximum number of changes to the Remediation Trust Fund amount (increases or decreases), including the annual cost reviews, to nine (9) entries per case on the \u201cSpreadsheet for Bundling Cases\u201d. \u00a0As the remedial investigation proceeds, it is expected that the cost at some cases will increase while the cost at other cases will decrease due to disbursements or changes in scope.\u00a0 As long as the overall amount of the Remediation Trust Fund covers the remaining overall cost for the bundled cases at the time of submission of the \u201cRemediation Trust Fund Bundling Spreadsheet\u201d or the overall amount of the Remediation Trust Fund is being increased within the next 30 days, it is acceptable for the person responsible for conducting remediation to reallocate or rebalance funds among the cases.\u00a0 The balance of the Remediation Trust Fund must match the balance of the outstanding remedial investigation costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n No. \u00a0The money posted can be used only for completing the remedial investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Yes, but you must also submit the signed original of the Remediation Funding Source, as required by the Department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n No.\u00a0 You may establish any of the Remediation Funding Sources provided for in P.L.1993, c.139 (C.58:10B-3) for the cost of the remedial investigation<\/u> in order to qualify for the extension.\u00a0 However, you must establish this Remediation Funding Source by March 7, 2014.\u00a0 Additionally, you will be required to establish for the estimated cost of the entire remediation<\/u> at such time as you are required to do so pursuant to law. \u00a0This is only allowable for parties subject to the Industrial Site Recovery Act and who have not been required to-date to establish a Remediation Funding Source pursuant to law. \u00a0A 1% surcharge will not<\/u> be required to be paid if establishing for the extension; a 1% surcharge will<\/u> be required at such time as you are required to establish the Remediation Funding Source pursuant to law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n If you have documentation that the preliminary assessment or site investigation was previously submitted to the Department, certify this through the DEP Online May 2014 RI Timeframe Extension service and continue. If a preliminary assessment or site investigation, as appropriate, was not previously submitted to the Department but has been completed, submit the report along with the Preliminary Assessment\/Site Investigation form (CSRR Forms Library<\/a>), then complete the DEP Online May 2014 RI Timeframe Extension service. Both actions must be completed by March 7, 2014.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Yes, the Department will accept the SES as a Preliminary Assessment for the purpose of the May 2014 Remedial Investigation Extension Request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Contact 1-855-MAY-2014\/(855-629-2014)<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3″ el_class=”order-1 swap-on-mobile”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9″ el_class=”order-2″][breadcrumb-shortcode][vc_column_text] May 2014 Remedial Investigation Due Date Extension FAQs (updated February 28, 2014) PDF [pdf] version of web page Where can I find information about the May 7, 2014 Remedial Investigation deadline and if it applies to my case? 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\nSite Remediation Program
\nNJ Department of Environmental Protection
\n401-05H
\nPO Box 420
\nTrenton, NJ 08625-0420
\nAttn: May 2014 RI Extension<\/p>\nRelated Links<\/h5>\n
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