How New Jersey Handles Claims When Oil or Chemical Spills Happen
Official: N.J.A.C. 7:1J, Processing of Damage Claims Pursuant to the Spill Compensation and Control Act
Reading: Readoption of N.J.A.C. 7:1J without stated modifications extends the existing Spill Compensation and Control Act damage claims procedures without substantive changes to environmental protection stringency.
The Department of Environmental Protection uses these rules to decide who gets compensated and how much.
In clear language
New Jersey has readopted rules that explain how people and businesses can file claims for money to cover damage caused by oil and chemical spills. These rules make sure the process is fair and clear for everyone who is harmed by a spill. The Department of Environmental Protection uses these rules to decide who gets compensated and how much.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Property owners whose land or water has been contaminated by oil or chemical spills
- Businesses affected by spills that damage their operations or facilities
- Residents living near spill sites who experience environmental damage
- Companies responsible for spills who may need to pay claims
What can you do?
- Contact the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection if your property is affected by a spill to learn about filing a damage claim
- Keep records and documentation of any damage your property or business suffers from a spill
- Request information from DEP about the spill compensation process and what types of damage are covered
Timeline
- 2022-11-21
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