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Newly Revised Course – Updated with Latest NJDEP Regulations
Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey offered on October 29, 2025 includes the latest NJDEP rule changes published June 16, 2025—covering updated DPCC and DCR requirements.
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Course Details
Course Name: Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey
Course Code: EL0201CA26
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Check-in time: 8:30 am)
Location: Rutgers EcoComplex, 1200 Florence Columbus Rd., Bordentown, NJ 08505 (Directions)
Format: Classroom course
Registration Fee: $315 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $295 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
Registration Closes: October 27, 2025
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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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. These rules were recently revised and published in the New Jersey Register: June 16, 2025. Changes to the rules will be reviewed and highlighted.
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.
Featured Topics
- Overview of DPHS Rules and Related State/Federal Programs
- SPCC Inspections & Qualified Facilities
- 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 Instructors
Faculty Coordinator
Brent O’Dell, AKRF
Brent is based in Princeton and leads environmental site assessment and remediation projects for public and private clients. He specializes in site assessment and remedial design, construction implementation, and project and program management and has worked in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland for a wide range of clients.
Brent has served as Engineer-of-Record for projects including the remediation of a broad range of contaminants including volatile organic compounds, semi-VOCs, chlorinated organic compounds, polychlorinated bi-phenols, petroleum related compounds, and Manufactured Gas Plant residues and metals including hexavalent chrome, lead, and arsenic.
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
“Good overview and clarification information regarding the regulations.”
– 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 Discharge Prevention Program: Compliance in New Jersey course is approved for 0.55 Rutgers CEUs (5.5 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): Pending
NJ Continuing Legal Education: 5.5 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). CE credits are pending.
NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP): 5.5 Regulatory CECs (Course No. 2014-015)
NJ Professional Engineers: 5.5 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits
Pennsylvania
This course is eligible toward PDHs for Pennsylvania Professional Geologists.
Meals
Coffee and tea will be provided. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least two (2) weeks in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.
Course Requirements and Policies
COVID-19 Policies for Face-to-Face Classes
Please visit our policies page for the latest information.
Pre-registration/Walk-Ins
Pre-registration is required. We’re sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials, or meals for walk-in registrants.
Location Changes
Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.
Email Requirement
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
- Your unique email address
- A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions
Cancellations and Substitutions
A $75 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.
Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
