# N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-4: Rules and regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-4
- **Heading:** Rules and regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 58 / Chapter 10A / Section 10A-4

## Text

The commissioner shall have power to prepare, adopt, amend, repeal and enforce, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), reasonable codes, rules and regulations to prevent, control or abate water pollution and to carry out the intent of this act, either throughout the State or in certain areas of the State affected by a particular water pollution problem. Such codes, rules and regulations may include, but shall not be limited to, provisions concerning: a. The storage of any liquid or solid pollutant in a manner designed to keep it from entering the waters of the State; b. The prior submission and approval of plans and specifications for the construction or modification of any treatment work or part thereof; c. The classification of the surface and ground waters of the State and the determination of water quality standards for each such classification; d. The limitation of effluents, including toxic effluents as indicated herein; e. The determination of pretreatment standards; f. The establishment of user charges and cost recovery requirements in conformance with the Federal Act; g. The establishment of a civil penalty policy governing the uniform assessment of civil penalties in accordance with section 10 of P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-10). L.1977,c.74,s.4; amended 1990,c.28,s.2.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-2 Legislative findings and declarations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-4 Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-5 Powers of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6 Permits; issuance; exemptions; prohibitions; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6.1 Schedule of compliance; administrative consent order; public hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6.2 Findings, declarations, determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6.3 Installation, etc. of water pollution control facilities during pendency of permit application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6.4 Definitions relative to certain hazardous discharge sites.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6.5 Discharge of untreated, pre-treated wastewater, prohibited in certain municipalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-6.6 Regulations relative to handling of radionuclides.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-6.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-7 Term of permit; modification, suspension or revocation; causes; notice; contested cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:10A-7.1 Discharging waste in ocean waters prohibited after Dec. 31, 1991; "aquaculture" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C10A_S10A-7.1.md)

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