1. “Green” School Construction in New Jersey*
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“Green” School Construction in New Jersey *

2. State Goal
Executive Order 24 signed by Governor McGreevey on July 29, 2002
School Construction Corporation Established
EO 24 declares that “All new schools designed shall incorporate … LEED”

3. NJDEP Actions to Meet State Goal
One Stop Permit Coordination and Site Assessment
Staff dedicated exclusively to school projects
Site Remediation Program
State Historic Preservation Office
Green Acres Program
Program Coordination (EO 215)
Technical Guidance Document created by DEP Staff

4. Public/Private Partnerships
High Performance and Building Design Workgroup
Formed to transform the market in New Jersey for the planning, design, construction, and operations and maintenance of all new and existing buildings through sustainable design practices as measured by accepted standards of sustainable performance such as the LEED Rating System
Healthy Schools Workgroup
Formed to develop and maintain healthy schools by requiring the use of integrated pest management (IPM), radon testing and abatement, water quality testing at water fountains, indoor air quality testing, and the elimination or reduction of chemical use through Pollution Prevention measures.

5. School Siting and Permitting Process
Initial Site
Assessment
Initial Permit
Determination
Screen For
Site Selection
Initial Program
Contact Determination
Site Selected and Site Plan Developed
Completed Permit Identification Form Sent to NJDEP
Pre-Application Meeting
Determination of Required Permits
Develop Permit Schedule

6. Benefits Efficient and sustainable schools
Sites with major environmental problems that cause delays in construction are avoided through site feasibility reviews coordinated by NJDEP staff
Permit Coordination facilitates the permitting process allowing for construction to proceed quicker.