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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-65 - Addition of bittering agent required.

13:1D-65 Addition of bittering agent required.
2. a. Any engine coolant or antifreeze manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 and subsequently sold in this State, and that contains more than 10 percent ethylene glycol, shall include denatonium benzoate at a minimum of 30 parts per million and a maximum of 50 parts per million as an aversive or bittering agent within the product so as to render it unpalatable.
b. Any manufacturer or processor of engine coolant or antifreeze subject to this section shall maintain a record of the trade name, scientific name, and active ingredients of any bittering agent used pursuant to this section. Information and documentation maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available to a member of the public upon request.
L.2009, c.277, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-66 - Immunity from liability.

13:1D-66 Immunity from liability.
3. A manufacturer, processor, seller, distributor, or recycler of engine coolant or antifreeze that is required pursuant to this act to include a bittering agent shall not be liable to any person for any personal injury, death, damage to property, damage to the environment or natural resources, or economic loss that results from the inclusion of the bittering agent in the engine coolant or antifreeze in the concentration required by this act unless the personal injury, death, damage to the property, damage to the environment or natural resources, or economic loss results from willful conduct of the manufacturer, processor, seller, distributor, or recycler of the engine coolant or antifreeze.
L.2009, c.277, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-67 - Inapplicability.

13:1D-67 Inapplicability.
4. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any of the following:
a. the sale of a motor vehicle that contains engine coolant or antifreeze; or
b. a whole container of engine coolant or antifreeze containing 55 gallons or more of engine coolant or antifreeze.
L.2009, c.277, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-68 - Violations, penalties relative to violations of C.13:1D-65.

13:1D-68 Violations, penalties relative to violations of C.13:1D-65.
1. a. Any person who violates any provision of section 2 of P.L.2009, c.277 (C.13:1D-65) shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 , to be collected by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in a civil action by summary proceeding under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The Superior Court and the municipal court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings for the enforcement of the penalty established by this section.
b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may institute a civil action for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of P.L.2009, c.277 (C.13:1D-64 et seq.) and prohibit and prevent a violation of section 2 of that act, and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner.
L.2015, c.160, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-69 - Construction of act relative to C.13:1D-65.

13:1D-69 Construction of act relative to C.13:1D-65.
2. Nothing set forth in P.L.2009, c.277 (C.13:1D-64 et seq.) shall be construed as creating, establishing, or authorizing a private cause of action by an aggrieved person against a person who has violated, or is alleged to have violated, the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2009, c.277 (C.13:1D-65).
L.2015, c.160, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-102 - Reliance on checklists; applications deemed complete; construction of section

13:1D-102. Reliance on checklists; applications deemed complete; construction of section
2. a. Checklists prepared pursuant to section 1 of this act shall constitute the exclusive and exhaustive list of items required to be submitted in order for a permit application subject to this act or to P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-29 et seq.) to be deemed administratively complete by the department, for the purpose of commencing a technical review of the application by the department, provided all submissions or certifications identified on the checklist therefor have been completed and filed with the department.
b. Within 30 days following the filing of an application subject to the provisions of this act, including any supportive documentation required to be filed in conjunction with the application, the department shall notify an applicant if the application lacks a submission identified on the checklist therefor, or a submission has not been completed. If an application, including all necessary documentation is determined to be complete, or if a notice of incompleteness is not provided within 30 days of filing of the application, and all necessary documentation, the application shall be deemed complete for purposes of commencing a technical review thereof, and the time period established for completing a review of the application and taking final action thereon shall, notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, commence on the 31st day following the date of filing of the completed application. Commencement of a technical review of an application shall not be delayed because of the failure of an applicant to file a submission not specifically identified on the checklist for that application that was in effect as of the date of the filing of the application.
c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(1) limit the authority of the department to request at any time a submission that was not identified on the checklist for an application if the submission is required by State or federal law, or rule or regulation promulgated in accordance therewith, except that such additional submission shall not affect the time period allowed the department for reviewing and taking final action on a completed application;
(2) diminish the responsibility of an applicant to comply with all applicable requirements of State or federal law, or any rule or regulation promulgated in accordance therewith, or an order issued thereunder;
(3) compromise or limit any enforcement action available to the department pursuant to law; or
(4) exempt an applicant from complying with all applicable provisions of federal and State laws, or rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
L.1991,c.421,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-103 - Applicants advised and informed by department

13:1D-103. Applicants advised and informed by department
3. The department shall advise a prospective applicant of his right to request a pre-application conference with appropriate departmental staff, and of the estimated time period required by the department to review and take final action on a completed application. Within 20 days of the date that an application is determined to be complete, or is required to be deemed complete pursuant to subsection b. of section 2 of this act, the department shall inform the applicant of the names of the individuals assigned to review the application.
L.1991,c.421,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-104 - Guidance provided, pre-application conference

13:1D-104. Guidance provided, pre-application conference
4. a. Within 30 days of receipt of a written request therefor, the department shall convene a pre-application conference to provide guidance to a prospective applicant regarding any application for a permit subject to the provisions of section 1 of this act. A pre-application conference shall be requested on a pre-application conference request form prepared by the department. The filing of a request form by a prospective applicant shall be accompanied by a conceptual plan of the proposed project for which departmental approval may be sought. The pre-application form shall advise prospective applicants that the purpose of the pre-application conference is to discuss the general requirements of the department with regard to the type of application identified by a prospective applicant and, if requested, to discuss the conceptual plan for the proposed project. A pre-application conference is not to be used for the purpose of procuring consulting services for the preparation of an application. The conceptual plan and supportive information submitted in conjunction therewith shall be for discussion purposes only, and such discussion shall not be binding either on the department or the applicant with respect to an application subsequently filed by the applicant unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the parties.
b. Within 30 days of a written request therefor by an applicant, the department shall notify an applicant of the status of his application and of any outstanding issues relating to the review of the application.
L.1991,c.421,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-105 - Classification system for permits

13:1D-105. Classification system for permits
1. Within 120 days of the effective date of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection shall establish classes or categories (hereinafter referred to as a "classification system") for all permits, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.421 (C.13:1D-101), issued by the department, authorizing an applicant to engage in a regulated activity. The classification system shall be based upon: the nature and complexity of an application and of the supportive documentation or other information required therefor; and the nature and magnitude of potential environmental or health impacts that could result from issuance of a permit approval.
L.1991,c.423,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-106 - Review schedules for classes of permits

13:1D-106. Review schedules for classes of permits
2. a. Within 120 days of the effective date of this act, the department shall adopt guidelines establishing review schedules for each class or category of permit established pursuant to section 1 of this act, which guidelines shall serve as goals of the department. Review schedules shall set forth the estimated time required by the department to review and take final action on an application therefor. The time-frame established for each permit, license, certificate, registration or other approval shall correspond to the scope and complexity of the application; the magnitude of potential environmental or health impacts; the length of time needed for public notice or hearing requirements, or afforded to government agencies, other than the department, to review and comment on an application prior to final action thereon by the department; and such other relevant considerations as may affect the length of time reasonably required for the efficient, effective and equitable processing of, and the taking of a final action on, an application. The department may, from time to time, alter particular review schedules in order to effectuate more efficient, effective and equitable review of applications.
b. The review schedules shall serve as guidelines only for departmental review of applications for the different classes or categories of permits.
c. The department shall adopt an expedited review schedule for permit applications authorizing remediation or corrective actions to clean up or remove pollutants from surface waters or groundwaters.
d. In adopting review schedules, the department may consider using the following time-frames: over-the-counter or mail service approvals; 45-day review periods; 90-day review periods; 180-day review periods; and review periods in excess of 180 days; or such other specific time-frames as the department may deem appropriate.
e. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize any change in a review period established by law.
L.1991,c.423,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-107 - Level of review, identification

13:1D-107. Level of review, identification
3. Within 120 days from the effective date of this act, the department shall identify for each class or category of permit the administrative level within the department responsible for the review of, and the taking of final action on, an application therefor, which shall include the identity of each division, bureau or other agency, and the name and business address and telephone number of the employee designated by each division, bureau or other agency to provide information on applications filed with the department.
L.1991,c.423,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-108 - Publication of information on classes and review

13:1D-108. Publication of information on classes and review
4. a. Within 150 days from the effective date of this act, the department shall publish in the New Jersey Register the classification and review schedule guidelines adopted pursuant to sections 1 and 2 of this act, the identity of the administrative levels involved in the review, and the methodologies or factors used in establishing the classification system and review schedules. Copies of the information required to be published in the New Jersey Register shall, as soon as practicable, be provided to the Speaker of the General Assembly and the Assembly Energy and Environment Committee, and the Senate President and the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, or the successor to the Assembly or Senate committee.
b. A change in any information required to be published pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be published in the New Jersey Register within 30 days following adoption of the change.
c. Classification and review schedule guidelines adopted in accordance with this act shall not, for purposes of adoption, be subject to the notice and publication requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410, (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
L.1991,c.423,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-108.1 - Biotechnology Permit Acceleration Task Force

13:1D-108.1. Biotechnology Permit Acceleration Task Force
1. a. There is created within the Department of Environmental Protection a Biotechnology Permit Acceleration Task Force. In addition to the activities specifically enumerated in this section, it shall be the function of the task force to develop and recommend rules and regulations and to take such other actions within the department designed to accelerate the commercialization of biotechnology related products and services. Upon the development and recommendations of rules and regulations by the task force, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall take all appropriate action to propose and adopt those rules and regulations. The development of rules and regulations by the task force shall be undertaken in consultation with the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology and the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission.
b. The task force shall be responsible: (1) for the development of rules and regulations designed to shorten the time period for persons involved in biotechnology related activities to obtain permits from the department; (2) for the coordination of the review and approval of permits for biotechnology related activities in various divisions within the department; and (3) for the development of policies to decrease the application and review costs imposed by the department on persons who apply for permits for biotechnology related activities.
c. The task force shall be an internal working group within the department consisting of employees of the department. The task force shall be headed by an employee of the department of sufficient education and technical expertise to perform the functions of the position. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall vest in the task force sufficient authority to properly manage and expedite the permit approval process for biotechnology related permits. The commissioner shall assign sufficient and appropriate employees to the task force so as to allow the task force to perform its functions.
d. As used in this section "biotechnology" means the continually expanding body of fundamental knowledge about the functioning of biological systems from the macro level to the molecular and sub-atomic levels, as well as novel products, services, technologies and sub-technologies developed as a result of insights gained from research advances which add to that body of fundamental knowledge.
L.2004,c.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-109 - Reports on application dispositions

13:1D-109. Reports on application dispositions
5. a. Not later than February 1 of each year for three consecutive years, beginning on February 1 next following the first full year of implementation of the review schedules adopted pursuant to section 2 of this act, the department shall submit to the Speaker of the General Assembly and the Assembly Energy and Environment Committee, and to the President of the Senate and the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, or the successor to the Assembly or Senate committee, a report on the disposition of all applications filed in the preceding year for which review schedules have been established pursuant to section 2 of this act. The report shall contain the following information for each class or category of permit, certificate, registration, license or other approval for which application was made, and the review schedule therefor:
(1) the number of applications filed with the department;
(2) the number of completed applications reviewed by the department, and the average number of days required from the date of filing of an application to determine the application's completeness;
(3) the number of completed applications on which the department took final action within the time-frame allotted in the review schedule;
(4) the number of completed applications on which the department failed to take final action within the time-frame established therefor, and the average number of days in excess of that time-frame required for the taking of final action thereon;
(5) the number of completed applications on which the department failed to take final action within the time-frames of the review schedules, where the cause of delay was the result of an applicant's failure to provide in a timely manner additional information required by the department, a failure of a governmental agency, other than the department, to comment or take final action on the application within the time allotted therefor, or for such other reasons (identify) as are beyond the control of the department.
b. The report shall also contain an assessment of the review schedules or procedures, including:
(1) identification of any special problems, including administrative bottlenecks or manpower or other resources, hampering the achievement of review schedule guidelines;
(2) evaluation of the adequacy of existing review schedules in promoting an efficient, effective and equitable processing of applications;
(3) identification of any changes made in review schedules during the preceding year and the reasons therefor, and of any significant management initiatives taken by the department to improve the review process; and
(4) such recommendations for simplifying, expediting or otherwise improving the review process as the department determines will best promote more efficient, effective and equitable review processes.
L.1991,c.423,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-110 - Evaluation of applications, notice of deficiencies; definitions

13:1D-110. Evaluation of applications, notice of deficiencies; definitions
1. The Department of Environmental Protection shall, within 30 days of receipt of a permit application, evaluate each application and supporting documentation thereon, to determine whether the application, and supporting documentation constitute a completed application for the purpose of commencing a technical review of the application. The evaluation shall identify the specific deficiencies in the permit application, if any. Written notice of the specific deficiencies shall be provided within the 30-day period to the applicant and, if other than the applicant, to the person or persons having prepared the incomplete submission.
For purposes of this section:
"Applicant" means the person in whose name the permit is to be issued.
"Completed application" means the submission of all of the information designated on the checklist, adopted pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.421 (C.13:1D-101), for the class or category of permit for which application is made.
"Permit" has the same meaning as defined in section 1 of P.L.1991, c.421 (C.13:1D-101).
L.1991,c.418,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-111 - Technical manual for each class of permit, requirements

13:1D-111. Technical manual for each class of permit, requirements
1. Within 12 months of the effective date of this section, the Department of Environmental Protection shall develop a technical manual for each class or category of permit, as established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.423 (C.13:1D-105), issued by the department. Each manual shall define the procedural and substantive requirements for the completion of an application for a class or category of permit and the review thereof, and shall clarify departmental policies and interpretations of any laws, rules, and regulations relating to the filing and review of the application. Each technical manual shall also:
a. Provide a detailed summary and explanation of any policy considerations not otherwise identified by law, rule, or regulation that are used in the department's review and consideration of the permit application;
b. Detail and clarify the department's interpretation of any standards or other requirements that do not have a fixed meaning or are not defined by law, rule, or regulation, including, but not limited to, identification or stipulation of state-of-the-art control technologies and best management practices; and
c. Include any other general information about department policies that would facilitate the preparation by an applicant, and the review by the department, of an application.
d. Adoption of a technical manual, or of revisions thereto, shall not be subject to the notice and publication requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).
As used in this act:
"Permit" shall have the same meaning as in section 1 of P.L.1991,c.421 (C.13:1D-101).
L.1991,c.422,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-112 - Effect of technical manual on filed applications; revisions

13:1D-112. Effect of technical manual on filed applications; revisions
2. a. Policies and interpretations contained in a technical manual developed pursuant to section 1 of this act and in force on the date that an application for a permit subject to that technical manual has been filed, shall be binding upon both the department and a permit applicant, except as otherwise required under federal or State law, or rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, or an order of the court; however, if an application is determined to be incomplete, the date of filing shall be the date that the information required for a completed application is filed with the department. Any revision made to a technical manual shall have no effect upon a permit application that was submitted to the department prior to adoption of the revision.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(1) exempt an applicant from complying with all applicable federal and State laws, or rules or regulations adopted thereunder, including compliance with the requirements of a permit issued by the department; or
(2) compromise or limit any enforcement action available to the department pursuant to law.
b. The department shall periodically, but not more frequently than every six months, except as otherwise required by federal or State law, or rules or regulations adopted thereunder, update and revise a technical manual.
L.1991,c.422,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-113 - Availability of copies; fees

13:1D-113. Availability of copies; fees
3. The department shall make copies of technical manuals developed pursuant to this act readily available to prospective applicants for department permits and the public, and may charge a reasonable fee to cover the reasonable costs of producing the manuals.
L.1991,c.422,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-114 - Information on permit applications

13:1D-114. Information on permit applications
1. The Department of Environmental Protection shall compile information and maintain records concerning the review of, and actions taken on, permit applications filed with the department, including, but not limited to, the following information:
(1) the number of permit applications received;
(2) the number of permits issued, modified, and denied;
(3) the number of permit applications pending;
(4) the number of permit applications deemed complete but not issued, modified, or denied;
(5) the status of all permit applications related to the same project or regulated activity undertaken, conducted, or engaged in by the applicant;
(6) the average period of time that elapses between the receipt of a permit application and an administrative review of the application for completeness;
(7) the average period of time that elapses between an administrative review of a permit application for completeness and its being deemed complete;
(8) the average period of time that elapses between a permit application being deemed complete and the issuance, modification, or denial of the permit;
(9) the average total period of time that elapses between the receipt of a permit application and the issuance, modification, or denial of the permit; and
(10) the number of personnel in each permit program assigned to review each type of permit.
To the extent practicable, the information required under this section shall be provided by class or category of permit, as established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.423 (C.13:1D-105).
For purposes of this act:
"Permit" shall have the same meaning as in section 1 of P.L.1991, c.421 (C.13:1D-101).
"Administrative review" means a review to determine if all of the information identified on a checklist, which is required for a permit application to be deemed complete, has been submitted to the department.
L.1991,c.417,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-114.1 - Use of permit fee revenues to fund permit management staff

13:1D-114.1. Use of permit fee revenues to fund permit management staff
1. With regard to any permit defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1991, c.417 (C.13:1D-114), and notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Environmental Protection may allocate from those permit fee revenues otherwise authorized such sums, not to exceed $700,000 annually, as are necessary to cover the reasonable cost of administering, staffing and equipping the department's permit management staff. No fee shall be increased to compensate for any allocation made pursuant to this section.
L.1993,c.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-115 - Semi-annual informational reports

13:1D-115. Semi-annual informational reports
2. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall prepare, and submit to the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and the Assembly Energy and Environment Committee, or their successors as designated respectively by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly, a semi-annual report. The report shall include, for each type of permit issued by the department during the reporting period, summaries of the records required to be maintained pursuant to section 1 of this act, and any other statistical or other type of information deemed pertinent by the department to evaluate the effectiveness of the permit review capabilities and performance of the department and its various divisions, bureaus, agencies, offices, and other administrative units. The report shall also identify recurring problems in the permitting process and procedures, citing any particular types of permits that are chronically subject to significant delays and backlogs and describing the causes thereof; suggest possible solutions to those recurring problems; provide an evaluation and analysis of the permit data and information collected and set forth in the report; and make recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action.
b. The department shall make copies of each semi-annual report available to the public for a charge not to exceed the cost of reproduction.
c. The first report prepared by the department pursuant to this act shall be submitted to the respective legislative committees not later than July 15, 1992, and shall include information for the period January 1 through June 30, 1992 as well as, to the maximum extent practicable, comparable information for the six month period, beginning July 1 through December 31, 1991. All subsequent reports shall be submitted to the legislative committees not later than the 15th day of the month next following the end of each six month period.
L.1991,c.417,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-115.1 - Annual report to Legislature

13:1D-115.1. Annual report to Legislature
23. In addition to the information required to be submitted annually to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.417 (C.13:1D-115), the department shall report annually to the Legislature on actions taken to reduce fees and increase the efficiency of application processing pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-6), section 9 of P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-9) and section 7 of P.L.1993, c.190 (C.13:19-5.2).
L.1993,c.190,s.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-116 - Continuing education seminars; fees; definitions

13:1D-116. Continuing education seminars; fees; definitions
1. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall periodically, as necessary, but at least annually, for each class or category of permit as established in accordance with section 1 of P.L.1991, c.423 (C.13:1D-105), conduct, or contract with a qualified entity to conduct, continuing education seminars for any person who prepares, or otherwise provides information included in, a permit application, or part thereof, or any supportive documentation submitted in conjunction therewith, filed with the department. The seminars shall provide an explanation of the procedural and substantive requirements pertaining to the preparation of a permit application or supportive documentation for each permit program, and of the contents of any applicable technical manual developed therefor by the department pursuant to P.L.1991, c.422 (C.13:1D-111 to 13:1D-113). If a seminar is conducted by the department, the department shall provide sufficient notice of the date, time, location, and content thereof to the appropriate professional organizations or trade associations of the person to whom the seminar is directed, and, in the case of a member of a regulated profession, the licensing board having jurisdiction over the regulated profession, in order that those bodies may inform their members or licensees of each pending seminar. The department shall consult and coordinate with the appropriate professional organizations, trade associations, and licensing boards in developing the curriculum and conducting the continuing education seminars. The department shall charge a seminar fee to cover the reasonable costs of developing and conducting a seminar.
b. The department may delegate to a qualified entity the responsibility to conduct, on behalf of the department, a continuing education seminar required pursuant to this section. The department shall prescribe and certify the nature and contents of the seminars to be conducted by a qualified entity.
As used in this act:
"Permit" shall have the same meaning as in section 1 of P.L.1991, c.421 (C.13:1D-101)
"Member of a regulated profession" means an engineer, planner, architect, landscape architect, or any other person subject to regulation pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, who, acting in such professional capacity, prepares, on behalf of a client, a permit application, or part thereof, or any documentation provided in conjunction with the application, for submission to the Department of Environmental Protection.
"Licensing board" means a professional or occupational licensing board established pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes.
"Qualified entity" means a professional organization, trade association, an educational institution, or a licensing board.
L.1991,c.419,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-117 - Record of attendees; conduct by qualified entity

13:1D-117. Record of attendees; conduct by qualified entity
2. a. The department shall keep a record of the name of any member of a regulated profession attending a continuing education seminar conducted pursuant to this act, and shall notify the licensing board having regulatory authority thereover of the attendance within 30 days thereof.
b. If the department delegates to a qualified entity the responsibility for conducting a continuing education seminar pursuant to section 1 of this act, the qualified entity shall satisfy the notice requirements of subsection a. of that section, and shall be entitled to charge a seminar fee to cover the reasonable costs of developing and conducting the seminar.
L.1991,c.419,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-119 - Reports on backlogs of review of permit applications

13:1D-119. Reports on backlogs of review of permit applications
1. a. The Department of Environmental Protection shall report, in writing, to the Assembly Energy and Environment Committee and Senate Environmental Quality Committee, or their successors, whenever the number of applications for a given class or category of permits, as established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.423 (C.13:1D-105), that is pending before the department exceeds by more than:
(1) 33% the maximum number of permit applications that can be reviewed on a timely basis at current staff levels, as determined by the department. Vacant staff positions shall be excluded for purposes of determining current staff levels; or
(2) 10% the number of permit applications determined to be complete for purposes of technical review and pending before the department, which percentage of applications remain outstanding for more than 45 days beyond the time-frame for completing the review of that class or category of permits as contained in the review schedule therefor established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c. 423 (C.13:1D-106).
b. Department reports shall be submitted to the legislative committees within 15 days of a determination that either condition specified in subsection a. of this section exists. The report shall identify the nature of the condition requiring the submission of a report, including the class or category of permits involved; detail current work force levels, and work load and productivity levels; provide a plan and schedule for, as applicable, reviewing the applications in a timely manner, or completing the outstanding reviews in an expeditious manner; and identify with specificity any additional resources, including qualified private consultants, that are required by the department to effectuate the department's plan.
L.1991,c.424,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-120 - Findings, declarations

13:1D-120. Findings, declarations
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. It is within the public interest to promote economic growth, to encourage and foster the development and establishment of new industries and businesses, to champion and expedite the expansion, modernization and diversification of existing businesses, corporations and establishments, and to attract and facilitate the siting and relocation of employers who will provide highly skilled and high-paying employment opportunities for the citizens of this State;
b. While the quality of New Jersey's environment is paramount to the health and well-being of the residents of this State, it is essential to counter forcefully those who preach the erroneous dogma that our citizens must choose between the environment and economic prosperity and growth;
c. The Department of Environmental Protection must play a central role in educating the public that a clean environment and economic prosperity and growth are not only compatible, but interdependent;
d. To dispel the illusion that those two worthy objectives are inherently incompatible, the Department of Environmental Protection should immediately revise its current policies and procedures for reviewing permit applications, eliminating unduly long and burdensome practices which hinder timely investment, severely inhibit the availability of necessary capital, retard economic growth and development, frustrate new business ventures, and obstruct the creation of new employment opportunities for the citizens of this State;
e. It is, therefore, altogether fitting and proper, and within the public interest, to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt new policies and procedures which will facilitate and expedite the review of permit applications and to that end to institute a system by which permit application fees will be paid incrementally based upon the department's completion of its duties and responsibilities at specific stages of the application review process.
L.1993,c.361,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-121 - Definitions

13:1D-121. Definitions
2. As used in this act:
"Administrative review" means a review to determine whether all of the information which is required for a permit application to be deemed complete has been submitted to the department;
"Applicant" means the person in whose name a permit is to be issued;
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection;
"Completed application" means the submission of all of the information designated on the checklist adopted pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c.421 (C.13:1D-101 et seq.), for the class or category of permit for which an application is made;
"Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection;
"Fee" means any fee, assessment or other charge imposed by the department pursuant to any law, rule or regulation for a permit;
"Member of a regulated profession or occupation" means any person subject to regulation by licensure or certification by the department pursuant to any law of this State; and
"Permit" means any permit, registration or license issued by the Department of Environmental Protection establishing the regulatory and management requirements for an ongoing regulated activity as authorized by federal law or the following State laws: R.S.12:5-1 et seq.; P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-29 et al.); the "Solid Waste Management Act," P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.); section 17 of P.L.1975, c.326 (C.13:1E-26); the "Comprehensive Regulated Medical Waste Management Act," P.L.1989, c.34 (C.13:1E-48.1 et al.); P.L.1989, c.151 (C.13:1E-99.21a et al.); the "New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act," P.L.1987, c.102 (C.13:1E-99.11 et al.); the "Pesticide Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.176 (C.13:1F-1 et seq.); the "Industrial Site Recovery Act," P.L.1983, c.330 (C.13:1K-6 et al.); the "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act," P.L.1985, c.403 (C.13:1K-19 et seq.); "The Wetlands Act of 1970," P.L.1970, c.272 (C.13:9A-1 et seq.); the "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act," P.L.1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-1 et al.); the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act," P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.); the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.); the "Water Supply Management Act," P.L.1981, c.262 (C.58:1A-1 et al.); P.L.1947, c.377 (C.58:4A-5 et seq.); the "Water Pollution Control Act," P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.); P.L.1986, c.102 (C.58:10A-21 et seq.); the "Safe Drinking Water Act," P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et al.); the "Flood Hazard Area Control Act," P.L.1962, c.19 (C.58:16A-50 et seq.). "Permit" shall not include the renewal or modification of a New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued pursuant to the "Water Pollution Control Act," P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.).
L.1993,c.361,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-122 - Schedule for payment of fees

13:1D-122. Schedule for payment of fees
3. a. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations establishing a schedule for the payment of fees for applications for those permits issued by the department which exceed $1,000 in cost. The rules and regulations shall provide that each applicant shall receive at the time a payment is due pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection a written notice from the department. The notice shall certify that the department has completed its responsibilities at this stage of the process and specify any actions, findings, or conclusions by the department with regard to the application. The schedule shall provide that payment may be made by an applicant in the following manner:
(1) One third of the total fee amount shall be payable to the department at the time of the filing of an application for a permit;
(2) One third of the total fee amount shall be payable to the department upon the conclusion of the administrative review of a completed application for a permit; and
(3) One third of the total fee amount shall be payable to the department upon the taking of final action by the department on the permit application.
b. In the case when a permit applicant requests that the department discontinue the review of a permit application, the applicant shall be required to pay that portion of the cost of the permit application incurred by the department until the review of the application was discontinued.
c. When an applicant for a permit appeals a decision of the department, and the appeal results in a contested case pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the department shall not require the payment of one third of the total fee amount as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection a. of this section, until the decision of the administrative law judge has been transmitted to the commissioner, and the commissioner has acted on that decision in the manner provided in section 10 of P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-10).
L.1993,c.361,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-123 - Inapplicability of act

13:1D-123. Inapplicability of act
4. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any license or certification fee charged by the department to a member of a regulated profession or occupation.
L.1993,c.361,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-124 - Rules, regulations

13:1D-124. Rules, regulations
5. The commissioner, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations setting forth the payment schedule required pursuant to section 3 of this act, and any other rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.1993,c.361,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-126 - Definitions

13:1D-126. Definitions
2. As used in this act:
"Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection.
"Environmental law" means the "Water Pollution Control Act," P.L.1977, c.74 (C.58:10A-1 et seq.); the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)," P.L.1954, c.212 (C.26:2C-1 et seq.); the "Solid Waste Management Act," P.L.1970, c.39 (C.13:1E-1 et seq.); the "Industrial Site Recovery Act," P.L.1983, c.330 (C.13:1K-6 et seq.); the "Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act," P.L.1985, c.403 (C.13:1K-19 et seq.); the "Worker and Community Right To Know Act," P.L.1983, c.315 (C.34:5A-1 et al.); the "Comprehensive Regulated Medical Waste Management Act," P.L.1989, c.34 (C.13:1E-48.1 et seq.); P.L.1986, c.102 (C.58:10A-21 et seq.); the "Pollution Prevention Act," P.L.1991, c.235 (C.13:1D-35 et seq.); the "Spill Compensation and Control Act," P.L.1976, c.141 (C.58:10-23.11 et seq.); the "Noise Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.418 (C.13:1G-1 et seq.); the "Pesticide Control Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.176 (C.13:1F-1 et seq.); the "Radiation Protection Act," P.L.1958, c.116 (C.26:2D-1 et seq.); the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act," P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.); the "Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act," P.L.1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-1 et seq.); "The Wetlands Act of 1970," P.L.1970, c.272 (C.13:9A-1 et seq.); R.S.12:5-1 et seq.; the "Flood Hazard Area Control Act," P.L.1962, c.19 (C.58:16A-50 et seq.); any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder; and any permit issued pursuant thereto. It shall also include any ordinance adopted by a local government agency to implement or effectuate the purposes or objectives of an environmental law.
"Facility" means the building, equipment and contiguous area at a single location used for the conduct of business, and which is regulated pursuant to an environmental law.
"Local government agency" means a political subdivision of the State or any instrumentality thereof, including, but not limited to, a municipality, county, local board of health, county board of health, regional health commission, improvement authority, utility authority or sewerage authority authorized by law to enforce an environmental law or adopt ordinances implementing or effectuating the purposes or objectives of an environmental law.
"Minor violation" means any violation which the department, pursuant to section 5 of this act, has designated as a minor violation.
"Penalty" means a civil penalty imposed or civil administrative penalty assessed for a violation of any environmental law or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any permit issued thereunder.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, political subdivision of this State or any State or interstate agency.
L.1995,c.296,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 13 - Conservation and Development--Parks and Reservations › Section 13:1D-128 - Failure to correct violation

13:1D-128. Failure to correct violation
4. If the person responsible for the minor violation fails to correct or achieve compliance within the period of time specified in the order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document, the department or local government agency, as the case may be, may impose at its discretion a penalty which is retroactive to the date on which the order, notice of violation, or other enforcement document was first issued to the person responsible.
L.1995,c.296,s.4.