N.J. Admin. Code § 7:19-16.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:19-16.1 - Application procedures for hardship exemption from the ban on adjustable water uses

(a) Any person wishing to be exempt wholly or partially from the ban on adjustable water uses may apply for a hardship exemption according to the following procedures:

1. The applicant shall submit his or her request along with full documentation supporting the request to the attention of the Water Emergency Task Force at the following address:

Water Emergency Task Force

c/o Water Supply Element

CN 426

Trenton, New Jersey 08625

2. The applicant's submittal shall include a demonstration that extraordinary hardship and no reasonable alternative exists if the exemption is not granted.

3. After the Task Force's review of the application and the Task Force's recommendation to the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall notify the applicant in writing of his or her decision and the reasons for the decision. Before making a recommendation, the Task Force may request the applicant to supply additional documentation. An exemption approved by the Commissioner may be rescinded should public health, safety and the welfare require further reduction in water use.

4. An exemption granted to an applicant for a specific property, purpose or person is not transferable to any other property, purpose or person without prior approval from the Task Force which may be obtained by submitting a request to the Task Force including full documentation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:19-16.1

Amended by R.1990 d.180, effective 3/19/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3594(a), 22 New Jersey Register 932(a).
Commissioner assumes responsibility for decision on request for exemption.
Amended by R.1995 d.162, effective 3/20/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 4912(a), 27 New Jersey Register 1265(a).