N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-17.6

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

Section 7:7-17.6 - Conceptual review of a mitigation area

(a) This section sets forth the requirements for the conceptual review of any potential mitigation area other than a proposed mitigation bank site. The requirements for conceptual review of a mitigation bank site are set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:7-17.23(a) and (b).

(b) The Department encourages applicants to obtain the conceptual review of any land being considered as a potential mitigation area prior to purchase of land for mitigation purposes and/or prior to submittal of a mitigation proposal.

(c) To obtain the conceptual review of a mitigation area, the applicant shall submit a written request to the address set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:7-1.6, including:

1. A brief description of the area and the mitigation project being considered;

2. A map showing the location and extent of the prospective mitigation area, including topography if available; and

3. Consent from the owner of the prospective mitigation area allowing Department representatives to enter the property in a reasonable manner and at reasonable times to inspect the site.

(d) The Department's guidance on a proposed mitigation area or mitigation proposal is not binding until and unless it is incorporated into an approval obtained in accordance with this subchapter. A conceptual review does not grant any property or other rights or in any way imply that mitigation activities have been or will be authorized.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-17.6

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 1392(a), effective 7/6/2015