N.J. Admin. Code § 7:19-16.2

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

Section 7:19-16.2 - Application procedures for hardship exemption from the requirements of water rationing

(a) Any person wishing to be exempt from the requirements of water rationing may, within 30 days following receipt of the surcharge bill issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:19-9, file an application for a hardship exemption with the appropriate water purveyor according to the following procedures:

1. The applicant shall submit the request for exemption along with whatever documentation which would aid the water purveyor in making its decision.

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 review of the application, the water purveyor shall notify the applicant of the results of its review. Before making a decision, the water purveyor may request the applicant to supply additional documentation.

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 water purveyor.

5. The denial by the water purveyor of an application for exemption entitles the applicant to appeal to the Water Emergency Task Force.

6. The water purveyor is required to notify the Task Force within seven days of all of its approvals. The Task Force may, at its discretion, review any approval granted and recommend to the Commissioner whether to uphold or deny said approval.

(b) An appeal to the Water Emergency Task Force shall contain the following documentation:

1. A copy of the original request for exemption with any documentation submitted to the water purveyor.

2. A copy of the exemption decision by the water purveyor.

3. No appeal from the decision of the water purveyor on an exemption application will be accepted unless received by the Task Force within 30 days following the date of the denial by the water purveyor.

(c) The Task Force shall review the request for appeal and all supporting documentation and make a 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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:19-16.2

Amended by R.1990 d.180, effective 3/19/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3594(a), 22 New Jersey Register 932(a).
Filing of requests for hardship exemptions and appeals limited to 30 days.
Amended by R.1995 d.162, effective 3/20/1995.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 4912(a), 27 New Jersey Register 1265(a).