How to Fill Out Form DEP-065

Form DEP-065 at a glance

What it is: DEP-065 is the Licensed Operator In Charge Employment Notification Form-Wastewater of the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Who signs: The applicant signs on Applicant Signature in Section I, and the authorized representative of the requesting facility signs on Signature (authorized representative of requesting facility) in Section IV. If data and signatures are missing, no action will be taken. Questions about DEP-065 go to the Licensing Unit at (609) 292-4911.

A filled-in Form DEP-065 example: an operator takes charge of a plant

Form DEP-065 example filled out, example: an operator takes charge of a plant
Dana Reyes files Form DEP-065 to become operator in charge. Dana has visited the plant and will devote 20 hours per week. The picture shows page 1, and every value in it is made up. The notification box and its date stay empty because Dana is requesting to be operator in charge, not leaving. Date Recorded is left blank because the department fills it in.

How to fill out Form DEP-065, box by box

Sections I and II: the facility, request or notification

Form DEP-065 example filled out, sections I and II: the facility, request or notification

Under Section I, enter the Applicant Phone Numbers (1. Home, 2. Business, 3. Emergency), sign on Applicant Signature, print the Applicant Name, then enter the Home address, City, State, Zip, Applicants License No(s), License Class(es) and Employment Start Date.

Under Section II, enter the Facility Name, Facility Classification, Mailing Address, City, State, Zip, County/Municipality and PWS ID Number. Check This is a request to be the operator in charge at the facility, or check *This is notification that on the blank you fill in I shall no longer be the operator in charge at the facility. If you have checked this box, do not complete Section III and IV of this form.

Sections III and IV: time to operate the facility and the requesting facility

Form DEP-065 example filled out, sections III and IV: time to operate the facility and the requesting facility

A request to be the licensed operator in charge will be considered provided the form is complete in its entirety. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IF DATA AND SIGNATURES ARE MISSING. In Section III, mark Yes or No for: Have you been to the plant to evaluate the time required to operate the facility efficiently? Enter the hours in I will devote ____ hours per, then check week or month. Enter the Name(s), license classification(s), and contact number(s) of licensed individual responsible and available during your unavailability, with Name, License Class/No. and Phone No. Section IV is the STATEMENT FROM REQUESTING FACILITY. Enter the facility's name after Please be advised that the facility known as. The facility will be utilizing the services of the applicant as the licensed operator for their system with the following classification(s), which are what you enter. Enter I acknowledge that, then who will be the licensed individual responsible during the unavailability of the applicant. The Signature (authorized representative of requesting facility), Printed Name and Title follow. Any changes in this employment should be forwarded to the Licensing Unit at least two weeks prior to the job termination by completing another DEP-065 Licensed Operator In Charge Employment Notification Form. If you have any questions, please contact the Licensing Unit (609) 292-4911.

Sources

[1] Form DEP-065 (01/2016), Licensed Operator In Charge Employment Notification Form-Wastewater, State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (the Official source link on this page).

Dep 065 Form PDF Details

The DEP-065 form is New Jersey's official employment notification for licensed wastewater treatment facility operators. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) requires all licensed operators to file this form whenever they begin or end their role at a regulated wastewater facility. Timely submission ensures that NJDEP records correctly identify who is the licensed operator in charge at each facility at all times, which is essential for regulatory compliance and environmental protection. The form covers four sections that must each be completed accurately. Section I – Applicant Contact Information: Enter your full legal name, current mailing address, telephone number, NJDEP license number, and license classification. This information goes directly into the NJDEP operator registry and must match the details on your current license. Section II – Employment Notification: Enter the date your employment begins or ends at the facility, the full legal name of the wastewater treatment facility, and its NJDEP permit number. Specify clearly whether this notification is for a new employment start or a termination. This is the core section of the DEP 065 form and determines how NJDEP updates the facility compliance record. Section III – Operator Request: This is the licensed operator's written request to the facility, confirming qualifications and a commitment to meet all NJDEP operational requirements for wastewater treatment. Section IV – Facility Statement: This section requires an authorized representative of the employing facility to sign and acknowledge acceptance of the operator's role. Both signatures are required before submission. Operators who fail to file the DEP 065 form promptly after an employment change may disrupt the facility's continuous compliance status. NJDEP may take enforcement action against facilities that operate without a properly recorded licensed operator in charge. The DEP-065 is a single-page form submitted to the NJDEP Bureau of Licensing, Pesticide Operations, and Operator Certification. Wastewater treatment facilities across New Jersey — from municipal treatment plants to industrial discharge facilities — must maintain accurate operator employment records through this filing requirement. Keeping your DEP 065 form current is one of the most important steps a licensed operator can take to maintain compliance and protect a facility's operating permit. For related New Jersey regulatory forms, see the A-5088-TC NJ Form and our collection of employment notification forms.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameDep 065 Form
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namesnj licensed wastewater, nj form wastewater, licensed operator form wastewater, nj dep employment notification