N.J. Admin. Code § 7:5A-1.5

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

Section 7:5A-1.5 - Natural Areas Council

(a) The Natural Areas Council shall advise the Commissioner in matters relating to the administration of the Natural Areas Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1B-15.4 et seq.) and the Natural Areas System Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1B-15.12a et seq.). The specific functions of the Council include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Recommending sites to be studied by the Department for possible listing on the Register;

2. Evaluating studies conducted by the Department and providing a recommendation to the Commissioner for listing on the Register;

3. Evaluating those lands owned in fee or easement by the State that are listed on the Register, and recommending to the Commissioner their inclusion within the System;

4. Evaluating management plans prepared by the Department and recommending to the Commissioner revisions, or approval, or both;

5. Evaluating rules developed by the Department for implementation of the acts; and

6. Recommending for acquisition specific lands or interests in lands that are suitable for designation to the Natural Areas System.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:5A-1.5

Amended by R.1992 d.77, effective 2/18/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 1985(b), 24 New Jersey Register 581(b).
At (a), corrected N.J.S.A. cite.
Amended by R.1998 d.308, effective 6/15/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 897(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2207(a).
In (a), deleted former 3, and recodified former 4 through 6 as 3 through 5; and added (b).
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).
Rewrote the section.