Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 7:1B-1.1 - Purpose and applicability(a) The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the limited circumstances in which the Department may, in its discretion, waive the strict compliance with any of its rules in a manner consistent with the core missions of the Department to maintain, protect, and enhance New Jersey's natural resources and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and the environment.(b) It is not the purpose of this chapter to allow for the routine circumvention of any Department rule.(c) This chapter does not preclude the availability of any rule concerning an exception, variance, waiver, or emergency authorization pursuant to any other chapter in Title 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code.(d) This chapter does not create in any person a right to a waiver.(e) This chapter does not authorize any other entity to approve a waiver. N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1B-1.1