N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1C-3.4

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

Section 7:1C-3.4 - Review of Environmental Justice Impact Statement and authorization to proceed

(a) Prior to providing public notice pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1C-4.1, an applicant shall transmit the EJIS, and any supplemental information, to the Department for administrative review and authorization to proceed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1C-4. The Department's review shall be limited to determining the presence of the information required to complete the EJIS and that the proposed public notice complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) Within 10 days of receipt of the EJIS, and any supplemental information, the Department shall either request revisions or the inclusion of additional information in the EJIS or provide the applicant with authorization to proceed with the public participation process pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1C-4.

(c) Upon providing authorization to proceed, the Department shall publish the EJIS and any supplemental information on its website and in the bulletin published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1D-34 and shall provide an electronic copy to any party that has registered its interest in the project or representation of the overburdened community with the Department.

(d) The applicant shall provide, to the Department:

1. A proof of publication of the notice of public hearing required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1C-4.1(a)1ii;

2. Copies of and proof of mailing of the notices required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1C-4.1(a)1iii and iv; and

3. A proof of the posting and maintenance of a sign as required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1C-4.1(a)1iv.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1C-3.4

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 661(b), effective 4/17/2023