The Department of Environmental Protection readopted with amendments N.J.A.C. 7:1J, Processing of Damage Claims Pursuant to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Rules. These rules establish the procedures concerning the processing of all claims under the Act for damages resulting from the discharge of a hazardous substance or a threatened hazardous substance. http://www.nj.gov/dep/rules/adoptions/adopt_090302a.pdf.