Revises timeframes for issuance of certain construction permits by DEP in 90 days.
This bill changes New Jersey's "90-Day Law" to clarify deadlines for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) when processing certain construction permits. It requires the DEP to approve, condition, or deny applications within 90 days of submission, with extensions only allowed for 30 days if seasonal or weather-dependent information is needed (and requested 15 days before the deadline). If the DEP can't gather such seasonal information within the timeframe, the application is automatically approved or conditionally approved. The law affects developers seeking waterfront, coastal wetlands, CAFRA, flood hazard, or treatment works permits.
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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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