Under limited circumstances, DEP may also publish notice of its intent to waive the hearing requirement. However, if DEP receives a petition signed by at least 25 persons requesting a hearing no later than 30 days after publication of notice of DEP's intent to waive the hearing, DEP must hold a hearing on the application. DEP may require an applicant to post a sign on the site or to provide any other reasonable form of notice necessary to apprise the public and abutting landowners of the proposed activity. Average Processing Time Preliminary Sufficiency Determination Secondary Sufficiency Determination Tentative Determination 90 days 30 days 45 days Permit Duration Permits generally require that authorized activities be completed within three years after issuance of the permit. Permits typically allow a one year extension of the permit upon the written request of the permittee if activities authorized by the permit have been substantially initiated but will not be completed by the expiration date of the permit.
Permits typically limit the number of extensions to no more than two.
This overview is designed to answer general questions and provide basic information. You should refer to the appropriate statutes and regulations for the specific regulatory language of the different permit programs. This document should not be relied upon to determine whether or not an environmental permit is required. It is your responsibility to obtain and comply with all required permits.