14 Parke Place Blvd.
Suite-C
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 589-5250
Fax (856) 256-0488
E-mail: gloucester@gloucesterscd.org
News & Announcements
New RFA Form
Effective March 1, 2007, the NJPDES Master General Permit No. NJ0088323 was renewed by NJDEP and included updated Request for Authorization (RFA) and Authorization to Discharge (ATD) forms, and narrative requirements.
In accordance with Stormwater Permit Program Phase II Manual, Policy 20.0, all applicants must utilize the newly revised RFA forms and the districts issue the newly revised ATD and narrative Requirements. The newly revised RFA forms are dated 2/28/07.
Effective January 1, 2008 any of the older forms received by this office will be returned for reprocessing using the correct forms. An application for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan certification will not be processed without the correct forms when an RFA is required.
Copies of the newly revised forms may be downloaded here by clicking on RFA form, program fact sheet, flow chart, and self-screening form
New SESC Rules and Single Family Dwelling Unit Lots
On January 3, 2006 the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, State Soil Conservation Committee adopted new Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act Rules that affect construction on single-family dwelling unit lots.
Under the new rules, now almost every major and minor subdivision falls under the jurisdiction of the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, and as such, will be required to obtain a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification.
N.J.A.C. 2:90-1.5 states the following:
"An application for construction permit for any single-family dwelling unit, on any lot that has arisen from a subdivision approved after January 1, 1976 comprising two or more contiguous or non-contiguous single-family dwelling lots, the construction of which would disturb greater than 5,000 square feet is subject to the act, and the applicant/owner shall secure certification of a soil erosion and sediment control plan. The act shall also apply if any lots in the subdivision are conveyed to separate owners of if construction is by the same or a separate applicant, owner, builder or contractor."
"The concurrent construction of two or more contiguous or non-contiguous single-family dwelling units, by the same applicant, owner, builder or contractor on lots which were part of a preexisting subdivision approved prior to January 1, 1976, shall be subject to the act and this subchapter provided that the proposed cumulative land disturbance is greater than 5,000 square feet."
We Have Moved
The Gloucester Soil Conservation District has moved to our offices. Our new office is located less than 1/2 mile from our current location on Route 47, Delsea Drive. Our new location will be 14 Parke Place Blvd. Suite "C".
District Newsletter
Click on the following link to view the latest issue In Your Backyard, the official newsletter of the Gloucester County Soil Conservation District. To be added to our mailing list, please send your name and mailing address to Christina Christine, Educational Coordinator.
WHIP School Site Habitat Grants Now Available
If you are interested in creating a habitat site on your school campus, such as a butterfly garden, or a site to attract birds or wildlife, please contact Christina Christine, Educational Coordinator to request an additional information and an application. Five grants will be awarded up to $2,000.00 per school. Deadline is November 30, 2005. Grant requires at least one teacher to attend a WILD School Site Workshop.
RFA Phase II Stormwater Permit Program
The new RFA Phase II Stormwater Permit Program became effective on March 3, 2004. This NJ DEP program is for construction and mining activities and is in conjunction with the existing Chapter 251, Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Program administered by New Jersey's Soil Conservation Districts.
You may be required to file for an authorization under the construction general permit if you are engaged in:
Construction activities including clearing, grading and excavating that disturb 1 acre or more, or that disturb less than 1 acre, but are part of a larger plan or development.
Active or inactive mining or quarrying of sand, gravel, soil, shale, or clay including crushing, grinding, pulverizing & washing activities.
Construction of a sanitary or hazardous waste landfill before it receives waste.
Please refer to the RFA Flow Chart Do I Need and RFA, the RFA Fact Sheet, the RFA Self Screening Form and the RFA Application Form in .pdf format for more information.
Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Standards
The Gloucester Soil Conservation District is pleased to announce that we have a supply of "The Standards for Soil Erosion & Sediment Control in New Jersey" for purchase. The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards contain approximately 460 pages, 4 full color maps, a color cover, tabbed dividers between 3 design sections (vegetative, engineering & runoff treatments), and appendices.
Costs for the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards are $35.00 per copy if picked up at our office, or $40.00 if you require your copy to be mailed via priority mail.