N.J. Admin. Code § 7:15-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:15-2.5 - Role of designated planning agencies

(a) The designated planning agencies shall:

1. Process revisions or amendments to areawide WQM plans in accordance with this chapter;

2. Consider pertinent planning documents while developing or reviewing proposed revisions or amendments to areawide WQM plans. Pertinent planning documents include, but are not limited to, municipal, county, regional, State, and interstate land use plans and adopted components of the areawide WQM plans, such as WMPs and TMDLs; and

3. Fulfill all responsibilities assigned to them under this chapter, the areawide WQM plan, their charter, and any grant or other agreement with the State.

(b) All decisions by designated planning agencies concerning WQM plans are effective only upon review and approval by the Department.

(c) The Department and the designated planning agencies shall coordinate their work in shared river basins or sub-basins, and shall refer any conflicts to the Commissioner for mediation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:15-2.5

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 2244(a), effective 11/7/2016