N.J. Admin. Code § 7:5A-1.10

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

Section 7:5A-1.10 - Procedures for conducting research and collecting specimens

(a) In accordance with this section, research or collection within a natural area may be conducted by individuals, groups, or governmental agencies, who, in the opinion of the administering agency, are qualified to conduct such activities and which, in the opinion of the administering agency, will not have a detrimental effect on the natural features of the area.

(b) A written proposal for research or collection activities within a natural area shall be submitted to the administering agency. The submission shall contain:

1. The name, address, email address, telephone number and emergency contact information, position, and professional qualifications of the applicant;

2. The purpose and theme of the research or collecting and benefits to be derived therefrom;

3. The specific methods and procedures for carrying out the activity;

4. The location of the research sites;

5. The duration of the project, the frequency of visitation, and the method of access;

6. The name(s) and number of participants involved, as well as the email address, telephone number and emergency contact information for each participant; and

7. Any anticipated direct and indirect impacts on the natural area that may result from implementation of the project.

(c) The administering agency shall review the submission, consulting with the Office of Natural Lands Management and other offices in the Department, as needed, and shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application for research or collection. The decision shall be based on:

1. The relationship of the activity to the management objective of the area and the benefits to be derived;

2. The ability and competence of the applicant to conduct the activity; and

3. The approved activity having minimal adverse impact on the natural area and the administering agency's ability to adequately manage the area while subject to research and collection.

(d) Interim and final reports and publications resulting from the research or collection, as specified in the approval, shall be submitted to the administering agency and secretary of the Council.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:5A-1.10

Amended by R.1993 d.350, effective 7/19/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 1350(a), 25 New Jersey Register 3150(a).
Amended by R.1998 d.308, effective 6/15/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 897(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2207(a).
In (c), inserted ", consulting with the Office of Natural Lands Management or other offices in the Division, as needed," in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2004 d.463, effective 12/20/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 3008(a), 36 New Jersey Register 3463(a), 36 New Jersey Register 5670(a).
In (b), rewrote 1 and 6: in (c), substituted "and" for "or following "the Office of Natural Lands Management", "Department" for "Division" following "other offices in the".