Underground Storage Cavern Permitting

The Underground Storage Caverns (USC) rules, at N.J.A.C. 7:1F, implement N.J.S.A. 58:10-35.1 through 35.4 (Act). The Act states that no person shall construct or operate an underground storage cavern before obtaining a permit from the Department.  The new rules apply to systems that are used for the underground storage of any natural or artificial gas, or any petroleum product or derivative of any petroleum product, with the exception of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and govern the construction, operation, modification, and decommissioning of the systems.

The USC program performs the following duties:

  • Reviews and issues permits for construction, operation, modification, and decommissioning of the systems
  • Conducts enforcement activities to verify compliance of USC systems
Rules and Regulations

The official version of New Jersey Regulations can be found in the New Jersey Administrative Code published by Lexis Nexis (Phone: 800-223-1940)

Courtesy copy of the rule:

Questions or Comments?
Contact the Bureau of Release Prevention