Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey

Is your facility required to prepare and submit DPCC and DCR plans? Learn how to prepare updates to current plans and ensure compliance with NJDEP rules.

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Course Details

Course Name: Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey
Course Code: EL0201WA21

Date: December 14 & 15, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST (Log-in time: 8:30 am)

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: TBD
Multi Person Discount Fee: TBD (save when you sign up with a colleague!)

Registration Closes: TBD

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Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
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Course Overview

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) oversees implementation of the Discharges of Petroleum and Other Hazardous Substances (DPHS) rules (N.J.A.C. 7:1E et seq.) that impact major facilities throughout the state. As part of these regulations, major facilities are required to prepare, submit, and update Discharge Prevention Containment and Countermeasure (DPCC) plans and Discharge Cleanup and Removal (DCR) plans with the NJDEP.

This workshop will provide guidance on preparing updates to current DPCC and DCR plans, steps to ensure compliance with the plans and NJDEP rules and a discussion of the federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) “sister” program, and how discharges will be addressed under the Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rule.

  • Overview of DPHS Rules and Related State/Federal Programs
  • Updates to DPCC and DCR Plans
  • Requirements for Discharge Notification, Response, and Reporting
  • Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Plan Updates
  • NJDEP Procedures for Annual Audits and Post-incident Inspections
  • Overview of Administrative Requirements for Remediation of Contaminated Sites and Regulation Impact on Discharge Prevention Rules
  • And Much More!

Who Should Attend?

Individuals whose professional responsibilities include knowledge of DPHS rules and preparation of DPCC and DCR plans are encouraged to attend this course. Past participants have included:

  • Environmental Auditors
  • Environmental Health and Safety Professionals
  • Environmental Specialists
  • Geologists
  • Landscape Architects
  • Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP)
  • Regulatory Compliance Officers
  • Wetland Scientists

Meet Your Instructor

Brent O’Dell, P.E., BCEE

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Our instructor Brent O’Dell brings 30+ years of experience in environmental consulting to the classroom. Throughout his career, he has served as certifying Engineer on hundreds on SPCC and DPCC plans throughout NJ, as well as NY, PA, and MD. He serves as Principal Engineer in Wood’s Trenton, NJ office and specializes in environmental compliance and site remediation.

Student Reviews

Most useful aspect of the course: “Learning the legal background for DPHS rules and standings on certain topics, such as de minimis and reporting requirements.”

– Past Participant

“The DEP and EPA presentations are great – gives us a look at what they are concerned about and focusing on.”

– Past Participant

Most useful aspect of the course: “The sections that dealt directly with the DPCC/DCR rules and regulations.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Technical, 3 Government Contact Hours

NJ Continuing Legal Education: 6.0 CLEs

NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 5.5 TCHs (Approval #01-051201-30)

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 5.5 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).

NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP): 5.5 Regulatory CECs

NJ Professional Engineers: 5.5 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits

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This course is eligible toward PDHs for Pennsylvania Professional Geologists.

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date. On June 13, 2022, they will receive an email with a link to access the course.

Please log into class at 8:00AM (30 minutes before start time) for a brief overview of the online format. The course will start promptly at 8:30AM.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
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    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

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A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Jackie Findra
848-932-7180
j.findra@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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