Question 1

Does CAFRA apply to my Ocean County project?

Accepted Answer

The Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) covers most of Ocean County east of the Garden State Parkway. Nearly all shore-region construction, redevelopment, and expansion triggers CAFRA permitting through NJDEP.

Question 2

What flood resilience requirements apply to Ocean County construction?

Accepted Answer

Post-Sandy V-zone and A-zone regulations require elevated construction, breakaway walls, and freeboard above BFE in most shore municipalities. Local ordinances often add resilience standards on top of NJ UCC minimums.

Question 3

Do I need an LSRP for Ocean County remediation?

Accepted Answer

Yes — NJ requires a Licensed Site Remediation Professional to oversee any contamination discovered during Phase II or later work. Envicon partners with LSRPs to keep Ocean County projects moving under the SRRA framework.

Question 4

What is unique about environmental due diligence on Long Beach Island?

Accepted Answer

LBI parcels face compressed CAFRA review windows, tidal wetlands buffers, private well and septic issues, and heightened FEMA flood mapping scrutiny — all of which should be scoped in the Phase I ESA.

Question 5

How much does a Phase I ESA cost in Ocean County, NJ?

Accepted Answer

A standard commercial Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in Ocean County, NJ typically runs $2,200–$4,500. Property size, the volume of historical and agency records the reviewer has to pull, and rush turnaround are what move the number. We quote a fixed fee up front — no hourly surprises — and you can price your own scope with our cost estimator.

Question 6

What's included in a Phase I ESA?

Accepted Answer

An ASTM E1527-21 Phase I ESA includes a historical records and regulatory database review (Sanborn maps, aerial photography, city directories, and a full federal, state, and tribal database radius search), a site reconnaissance of the property and adjoining land uses, interviews with owners, occupants, and local agencies, and a written REC / HREC / CREC determination signed by the Environmental Professional of record. Where a recognized environmental condition is identified, we include scoped and budgeted Phase II recommendations. Asbestos, lead paint, mold, and radon are non-scope items under E1527-21 and are quoted separately when you need them.

Question 7

How long does a Phase I ESA take in Ocean County, NJ?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 10 business days from authorization, and most transactions close within the typical 2-3 weeks window once site access and records requests are factored in. Rush delivery in as little as one week is available when a closing date requires it, provided the site can be accessed promptly.

Question 8

Do Phase I ESA reports expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under All Appropriate Inquiries (40 CFR Part 312), the database search, site visit, interviews, and records review stay viable for 180 days from the earliest component date. Between 180 days and one year the report can be updated rather than redone. Past one year, a new Phase I ESA is required for the report to support the CERCLA landowner liability defenses.

Scope	Typical range
Standard commercial Phase I ESA — NJ	$2,200–$4,500
Standard commercial Phase I ESA — NYC	$2,640–$5,625
Phase II ESA (soil / groundwater)	$8,000–$25,000

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