Pollution Prevention

Policy Administrator: Director of Plant Management & Housing Maintenance

Authority: N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 40:55D-95 et seq., N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3, N.J.S.A. 4:19-8, 2A:42-103, 4:22A-1, 23:2A-1, 23:7A-1 et. seq.

Effective Date: May 8, 2013

Index Cross-References: Procedures: 6880 – Domestic Animal and Pet Solid Waste; 6881 – Illicit Connections to the University’s Storm Sewer; 6882 – Improper Disposal of Waste Into Storm Water Sewers on University Property; 6883 – Litter Control; 6884 – Wildlife Feeding Control

Policy File Number: VI-81

Approved By: Board of Trustees

Stockton University is committed to practicing and promoting environmental stewardship while conducting its day to day activities. The Board of Trustees, to help ensure the University protects the healthy and safe learning and working environments valued by the University, directs the institution and all members of the University community to develop and support actions and Procedures that will:

1. Provide guidance on sound environmental practices to protect public health, safety and welfare

2. Incorporate pollution prevention concerns in decision-making

3. Ensure all activities of the University meet or exceed compliance with applicable environmental standards, regulations and guidelines

4. Promote environmental stewardship and sustainability opportunities in areas including, but not limited to the following:

A. Illicit Connections to the University's Storm Sewer

B. Improper Disposal of Waste Into Storm Sewers on University Property

C. Domestic Animal and Pet Solid Waste

D. Hazardous Materials

E. Litter Control

F. Wildlife Feeding Control

G. Recycling

5. Prescribe penalties for noncompliance for the protection of public health, safety and welfare at the University.

Approval History:

Board of Trustees 5/08/13