Governor Murphy Signs Permit Extension Act of 2020
On July 1, 2020, Governor Murphy signed the Permit Extension Act of 2020 (“PEA”) into law. The PEA extends certain governmental permits, approvals, and deadlines for the duration of the “COVID-19 Extension Period.” The Extension Period begins on March 9, 2020 and continues until the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The PEA also […]
CAFRA Centers: Toms River Current But Others Expiring?
The long awaited Toms River coastal/CAFRA center designation process is complete. DEP took action to accept the State Planning Commission’s changed planning area boundaries for Toms River, including its Regional Center and Core Community Development Boundaries in the coastal area. Notice of DEP’s acceptance of the planning area boundaries, as required under the Coastal Rules, […]
NJ SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO REVIEW DECISION INVALIDATING DEP’S COASTAL PUBLIC ACCESS RULE
The uncertainty involving the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (“DEP”) Public Access Rule promulgated in 2012 under the Coastal Zone Management Rules continues. The Supreme Court by Order dated June 17, 2016 denied the State’s Petition for Certification to challenge the Appellate Division’s Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. and NY/NJ Baykeeper v DEP, 443 N.J. Super […]
Extension of Freshwater Wetlands, Waterfront Development, and CAFRA Approvals after June 30, 2016
The extended date of validity of approvals under the Permit Extension Act is June 30, 2016. For any wetlands approvals that can be further extended, you must request that extension at least 90 days prior to the expiration date. Therefore, the last date to request an extension for those approvals that expire June 30, 2016 […]
DEP Coastal Centers Expiring
As of December 31, 2015, coastal centers established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) and classified as “mainland” coastal centers will expire absent legislative or administrative action to make mainland coastal centers a permanent designation or to extend their expiration date. DEP mainland coastal centers include Egg Harbor, Lower Township, Toms River […]
Coastal Rule Amendments Effective July 6, 2015
DEP’s proposed amendment of its regulations governing CAFRA, Waterfront Development and Coastal Wetland approvals creating a single regulatory chapter, now called the Coastal Zone Management Rules, took effect on July 6, 2015. The rule amendment consolidates the procedural aspects of the former Coastal Permit Program Rules and substantive provisions of the former Coastal Zone Management […]
DEP Waives Some Permitting Requirements To Promote Rebuilding After Sandy
The devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy is massive and the loss of lives, homes and belongings is heartbreaking. The recovery effort will present many practical challenges and legal issues. Those who seek to reconstruct destroyed or damaged property will likely need to address environmental issues, particularly in the coastal areas. Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) […]
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