Governor Signs Law Ending Public Health Emergency
On June 4, 2021, in corresponding actions, Governor Murphy signed a law (A.5820) and Executive Order (EO 244) terminating the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency. These actions leave the State of Emergency in place, but have implications for various Executive Orders and related agency administrative orders that relied upon the Public Health Emergency declared by the […]
AVOID GETTING TANGLED IN THE RED TAPE: CONFIRM YOUR REGISTERED APPROVALS QUALIFY FOR PERMIT EXTENSION ACT PROTECTION
The Permit Extension Act of 2020 (“PEA”) extends certain governmental permits and approvals for the duration of the COVID-19 Extension Period, but with a catch: you must have taken affirmative action to register qualifying approvals. The law provides: “[a]ny government approval subject to the automatic suspension of the running period of such approval for the […]
NJDEP Publishes Registration Process for Permit Extension Act of 2020
On July 1, 2020, the Permit Extension Act of 2020 (“PEA”) was signed into law. The PEA extended the terms of certain governmental permits, approvals, and deadlines for the duration of the “COVID-19 Extension Period,” contingent on the holder of the permit or approval registering the affected permit or approval with the issuing state agency. […]
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, […]
Permit Extension Act Poised for Governor’s Signature
Today, the New Jersey State Senate voted to extend the Permit Extension Act in the 9 Sandy-affected counties for another year until December 31, 2016 (many approvals will be extended until June 30, 2017). It is anticipated that the Governor will sign this Legislation sometime in early July.
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 […]
Permit Extension Act Signed Into Law
Governor Christie signed the Permit Extension Act into law on Friday, December 26. The law is applicable State-wide and as noted in our previous updates, continues the effective period of the Permit Extension Act of 2008 for an additional year. The Act now expires December 31, 2015, with additional tolling of up to six months […]
Permit Extension Act – Legislative Passage
As an update to Monday’s Alert, the Permit Extension Act passed the Assembly 67-0-8 and the Senate 31-5. It is now on the Governor’s desk for signature. This update is not considered to be legal advice, and is intended for educational purposes only. For more information regarding the Permit Extension Act, please contact Giordano, Halleran […]
Permit Extension Act Update
A one-year extension is now proposed. It has been approved by both the Assembly and Senate Committees and could be voted on Thursday by the full Senate and Assembly. We will keep you updated on what occurs Thursday.
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