{"id":1116,"date":"2023-02-15T14:58:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T19:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/?page_id=1116"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:03:59","slug":"resources-and-guidance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/njwb-process\/how-to-apply\/resources-and-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684869790781{background-image: url(https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/dwq\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/images\/swu-pages\/swu-asset-books-2-scaled.jpg?id=3484) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1660143463748{background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.52) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706296961048{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Resources<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][breadcrumb-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;14&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;rulesandregulations&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Rules and Regulations<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/dwq\/rules.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules, Regulations, Laws, and Acts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#386189&#8243; el_id=&#8221;srf&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>State Revolving Fund (SRF)<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; spacing=&#8221;1&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;-1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;New Jersey Water Bank Resources&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;loan-closing-forms&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/srf-applicants-guide\/\">SRF Applicant Guidance<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/njdep-cwsrf-factsheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean Water SRF Fact Sheet\u202f<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/njdep-dwsrf-factsheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drinking Water SRF Fact Sheet\u202f<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/cw_dw_proposed_iups_sfy23_faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund \u2013 SFY23 FAQs\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;SFY 25 Funding Fact Sheets&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;fiscal-year-2016-and-2017-additional-information&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/cw-sfy25-iup-fact-sheet.pdf\">SFY 25 Intended Use Plan Clean Water Fact Sheet<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/dw-sfy25-fact-sheet.pdf\">SFY 25 Intended Use Plan Drinking Water Fact Sheet<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/combined-sewer-overflow-cso.pdf\">SFY 25 Combined Sewer Overflow Funding Fact Sheet<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Affordability Criteria&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1712673504317-edbe84e4-4eab&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/sfy26-sfy29-affordability-criteria-eligibility.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SFY26-SFY29 Affordability Criteria Eligility <i class=\"fas fa-file-excel text-success\" title=\"Excel Spreadsheet\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#386189&#8243; el_id=&#8221;planningandreview&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;planning&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Planning and Design Review<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; spacing=&#8221;1&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;-1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Planning Report Guidance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;planning-report-guidance&#8221;][vc_column_text]This guidance will assist applicants in creating the Planning Documents necessary for the environmental and engineering reviews.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/building-resilient-water-infrastructure-climate-change-resilience-guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building Resilient Water Infrastructure &#8211; Climate Change Resilience Guidance<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/resilience_requirements_supplemental_guide_and_checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resilience Requirements Supplemental Guide and Checklist<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_pre-planning_fact_sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-planning Fact Sheet<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_guidelines_for_preparing_project_report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Preparing the Project Report and Planning Document 2011<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_eca_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance for Preparing an Environmental Constraints Analysis<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/watersupply\/pdf\/dewater-crg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dewatering Guidance Document<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Plans and Specifications Guidance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;plans-and-specifications-guidance&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_specifications_standards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection and Restoration Specification Standards (per 7:22:10)<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_environmental_maintenance_bond.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Maintenance Bond<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Public Notice Examples&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;public-notice-examples&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_public_notice_example_level_1_projects.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 1 Public Notice Template<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_public_notice_level_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 1 Public Notice Example<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_public_notice_level_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 2 Notice of Public Hearing Example<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Engineering Review Forms&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;engineering-review-forms&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_affidavit_state_treasurers_disqualified_bidders_certification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affidavit \u2013 State Treasurer\u2019s List of Debarred Suspended Disqualified Bidders Certification Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_affirmative_action_certification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affirmative Action Certification<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ais_final_guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Iron and Steel Final Guidance<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_bid_bond.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bid Bond<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_bid_document_submission_checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bid Document Submission Checklist<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_certification_nonsegregated_facilities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_certification_eeo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certification of Equal Employment Opportunity<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/bcpa_cm_changeorderreq_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Order Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_change_order_form_i.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Order Form Items<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_disclosure_investment_iran_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_env_maint_bond.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Maintenance Bond Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_epa_form_5720-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPA Form 5720-4<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_general_maintenance_bond.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Maintenance Bond<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_gov_epa_att_2_davis_bacon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gov EPA Attachment 2 Davis Bacon<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_mandatory_affirm_action_lang.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandatory Affirmative Action Language for Construction Contracts<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_non-collusion_affidavit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-Collusion Affidavit<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_payment_bond_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payment Bond Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_performance_bond_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Performance Bond Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_private_epa_att_2_davis_bacon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private EPA Att 2 Davis Bacon<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_project_sign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Project Sign Details<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/investing-in-america-sign-bil-with-logos.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investing in America Sign Details &#8211; BIL<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/investing-in-america-sign-arp-with-logos.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investing in America Sign Details &#8211; ARPA<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Engineering Review Guidance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;engineering-review-guidance&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/iup-archives\/applicant-mandatory-srf-spec-items-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandatory Spec Items<\/a>&nbsp;<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_eng_agreement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eng Agreement<\/a>&nbsp;<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_stimulus_guidance_green_reserve.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">STIMULUS Guidance Green Reserve<\/a>&nbsp;<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_water_allocation_information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Allocation Information<\/a>&nbsp;<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/eo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/sed-contract-document-specifications-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applicant Sponsor\u2019s SED Utilization Plan Mandatory Items Checklist<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/eo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/sed-utilization-plan-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applicant Sponsor\u2019s SED Contract Document\/Specifications Mandatory Items Checklist<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Cultural Resources Review&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;cultural-resources-review&#8221; el_class=&#8221;cultural-resources-review&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Cultural Resources Review and the New Jersey Water Bank program<\/h5>\n<p>The slide deck offers a very brief overview of the cultural resource review process in the NJ Water Bank program. Our Cultural Resource Unit staff will guide you through this process, which is different for every project. Contact us with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth M. Davis, M.A.<br \/>\nSupervisor, Cultural Resource Unit<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:elizabeh.davis@deptest.nj.gov\">elizabeth.davis@deptest.nj.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>The NJDEP has developed a Programmatic Agreement to memorialize the cultural resources review process for funded drinking water projects. The Fact Sheet provides an explanation and background information. The draft Programmatic Agreement is posted for your review. Submit any comments you may have to Elizabeth Davis at <a href=\"mailto:elizabeth.davis@deptest.nj.gov\">elizabeth.davis@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>\u00a0by January 15, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"programmatic_agreement\">Programmatic Agreement Fact Sheet<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/dwsrf-pa-fact-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Programmatic Agreement Fact Sheet<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h5>Draft Programmatic Agreement<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njdwsrf-pa-final-draft-for-public-comment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Programmatic Agreement<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Comments<\/strong> can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:elizabeh.davis@deptest.nj.gov\">elizabeth.davis@deptest.nj.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>NJWB Cultural Resources slide deck<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/cr-and-the-srf-program-possible-ppt-for-website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Quick Look at Cultural Resource Review in the NJWB and the SRF\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Useful Cultural Resource links<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=44ce3eb3c53349639040fe205d69bb79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LUCY-NJ CRGIS Online Viewer<\/a><br \/>\nThe DEP GIS historic preservation data centralized. This is a good place to start to learn about the cultural resources that may be in a project area. However, checking this alone does not fulfill the responsibility to fully evaluate a project for its potential to affect historic properties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/hpo\/2protection\/njrrevew.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJ Register of Historic Places Review<\/a><br \/>\nThe NJ Historic Preservation Office Application for Project Authorization for projects that will be located within a historic district listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic places.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#386189&#8243; el_id=&#8221;paymentsandadmin&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;payments&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Payments and Admin<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; spacing=&#8221;1&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;-1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Loan Closing Forms&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;loan-closing-forms&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_loan_closing_exhibit_g_ww_only.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certification Regarding Asset Management Plan \u2013 Appendix G-1-C \u2013 Wastewater Projects<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_loan_closing_exhibit_g_dw.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certification Regarding Asset Management Plan \u2013 Appendix G-1-C \u2013 Drinking Water Projects<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ffata_form_cwsrf_sandy_loan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FFATA Form CWSRF Sandy Loan<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ffata_form_cwsrf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FFATA Form CWSRF<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ffata_form_dwsrf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FFATA Form DWSRF Sandy Loan<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ffata_form_dwsrf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FFATA Form DWSRF<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_pbr_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBR Form<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_pbr_form_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBR Form Instructions<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Fiscal Year 2016 and 2017 Additional Information&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;fiscal-year-2016-and-2017-additional-information&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/cwf_2016f_cwpl_ffy2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FFY2016 Clean Water Financing<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ffy2016_proposed_dw_iup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FFY2016 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_sfy2017_may_report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Base State Fiscal Year 2017 and Superstorm Sandy<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#386189&#8243; el_id=&#8221;constructionoversight&#8221;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;construction&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Construction Oversight<\/h2>\n<p>The construction and initial operational phases of projects financed through the New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB) must comply with all program requirements. NJDEP works closely with borrowers to ensure compliance by inspecting construction projects, assisting with contract disputes, certifying payment requests, performing load adjustments, reviewing change orders and verifying projects are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; spacing=&#8221;1&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;-1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Change Order Forms&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;change-order-forms&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"li-striped\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/bcpa_cm_changeorderreq_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Order Form &#8211; CCS002<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ccs002a-co_form_instructions.pdf\">Change Order\/ Contract Modification Form Instructions &#8211; CCS002a<sup><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i>\u00a0<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ccs002b-final_co_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Final Quantities Change Order Instructions &#8211; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ccs002b-final_co_instructions.pdf\">CCS002b<\/a><sup><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i>\u00a0<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/bcpa_cm_chgordersubmitguidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Change Order Submittal Guidelines<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_appendix_to_change_order_letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appendix to Change Order Letter<\/a><sup><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i>\u00a0<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Authorization to Award Guidance&#8221; 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M_and Initiation of Operation Certification &#8211; CCS005<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ccs005-om_and_initiation_of_operation_certification-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">O&amp;M and Initiation of Operation Certification &#8211; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/njeifp_ccs005-om_and_initiation_of_operation_certification-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCS005<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/bcpa_cm_constcompcertificate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate of Construction Completion by Professional Engineer &#8211; CCS007<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wiip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/169\/docs\/bcpa_cm_performancecertificate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate of Performance &#8211; 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