Environmental
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) must be notified of a discharge of a hazardous substance within:
A30 days of discovery
BAs soon as possible after a discharge—notification must be immediate for certain acute releases✓ Correct
CWithin 1 year of discovery
DOnly when the discharge reaches a neighboring property
Explanation
Under the NJ Spill Act, discharges of hazardous substances must be reported to the NJDEP as soon as possible. For acute releases (oil, chemical spills), immediate reporting is required.
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