[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Stormwater Management rules, N.J.A.C. 7:8 specify stormwater management standards that are mandatory for new major development. The New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual (BMP manual) is developed to provide guidance to address the standards in the Stormwater Management rules, N.J.A.C. 7:8. The BMP manual provides examples of ways to meet the standards contained in the rule. The methods referenced in the BMP manual are one way of achieving the standards. An applicant is welcome to demonstrate that other proposed management practices will also achieve the standards established in the rules. The BMP Manual was developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, in coordination with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, municipal engineers, county engineers, consulting firms, contractors, and environmental organizations.

The BMP manual has been drafted to assist review agencies and the regulated community. The methods in the BMP manual can be utilized without need for additional documentation to address the performance standards in the rule. The Department anticipates providing guidance on additional best management practices and new information on already included practices as research and development occurs in this field

Future updates of the BMP Manual will be available through https://deptest.nj.gov/stormwater/.

Applicable sets of BMP Manual in respect to the Stormwater Management rules in effect on July 17, 2023, and January 20, 2026:

For major developments subject to the Stormwater Management rules in effect on July 17, 2023, please use this set of BMP Manual at https://deptest.nj.gov/stormwater/bmp-manual/nj-stormwater-best-management-practices-manual-2023.

For major developments subject to the Stormwater Management rules in effect on January 20, 2026, please use this set of BMP Manual at https://deptest.nj.gov/stormwater/bmp-manual/nj-stormwater-best-management-practices-manual-2026.

Applicability of the Stormwater Management rules to major developments is set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:8-1.6 of the adopted NJPACT amendment at here.  For more Information regarding the applicability of the rules is also explained in the FAQs page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]