07 HEPSCD Certification 2025 09 30

HUDSON-ESSEX-PASSAIC SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT New Jersey Natural Resources Conservation Program September 30, 2025 Andy Tobias Trader Joe's East, Inc 160 Federal St, Floor 12 Boston, MA 02111 RE: Trader Joe's of West Orange 457 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ Block: 157 Lot: 5 HEPSCD Ch.251 ID# 225-E-7682 SESC plan by Bohler. dated 9/17/25 Dear Applicant: 80 ORCHARD STREET BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-5104 Telephone: (862) 333-4505 Fax: (862) 333-4507 www.hepsoilnj.org The District has completed the review of the soil erosion and sediment control plan for the above referenced project and hereby reports that the plan meets the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey (N.J.A.C.290-1.1 et seq., promulgated pursuant to the New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A.4- 24-39 et seq.). Accordingly, the plan is certified by the Hudson-Essex-Passaic Soil Conservation District subject to the following conditions: • 48 hours prior to the commencement of any construction activity, complete & submit the District Start Notice form. The form is included in this mailing. • A copy of the certified plan must be kept on the job site at all times. • The applicant or contractor must request a final inspection (once landscaping and final soil stabilization is complete) & obtain a Report of Compliance prior to seeking a temporary or permanent Certificate of Occupancy. • The District must be provided with written notification of any conveyance of this project, subject property, or portions thereof, including individual residential lots if applicable. Said notice must provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of subsequent owners. • The District must be informed of address and or telephone number changes of owners, agents responsible for site construction, and job supervisors. Please be advised that the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act authorizes the issuance of stop construction orders and penalties of up to $3000 per day for violations of the certified plan or for failure to comply with the aforementioned requirements. Please be further advised that any conveyance of this project or portions thereof will transfer full responsibility for compliance with the certified plan to subsequent owners. Please contact the District if you require assistance implementing the certified soil erosion and sediment control plan. This

esponsibility for compliance with the certified plan to subsequent owners. Please contact the District if you require assistance implementing the certified soil erosion and sediment control plan. This certification is valid for 3-1/2 years from the date of this letter and is limited to the controls specified in this plan. It is not authorization to engage in proposed land use unless such use has been previously approved by the municipality or other controlling agency. Yours truly, 4e, Matthew J. Ward Chairman t. • ;:r•.• Cc: Planner, Municipality, County STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. AND UNITED STATES NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, COOPERATING. Printed on Recycled Paper