A 2695 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides exemption from DEP permit fees to municipalities after natural disaster involving flooding.

This bill exempts New Jersey municipalities from paying state environmental permit fees when repairing flood damage or building flood control structures after a flooding disaster. Municipalities must prove the work relates to storm damage to qualify for the fee waiver. The environmental agency (DEP) must publish application details within 90 days via the state register, website, and direct outreach to municipalities. The exemption applies immediately to permits for repairing roads, buildings, or flood infrastructure damaged by qualifying natural disasters.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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