N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-24.9

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

Section 2:76-24.9 - Final Committee review

(a) Within 90 days from determination of a complete application, the SADC shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application.

1. The Committee's decision shall consider the factors in N.J.A.C. 2:76-24.6 and any substantive, objective issues raised in comments by the board or nonprofit organization that otherwise have not been considered.

2. The Committee's approval or denial of an application is subject to the Governor's review period following submission of the Committee's meeting minutes.

3. For a farm in the Pinelands Area, receipt of written confirmation from the Pinelands Commission that the solar energy facilities comply with the standards of P.L. 1979, c. 111 and the comprehensive management plan for the Pinelands Area adopted pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 111 shall be required.

(b) The Committee may delegate review and approval authority to the Executive Director pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:1C-5.e and 5.f for applications for solar energy facilities where the board or nonprofit organization has not submitted comments concerning negative impacts from the application, the solar energy facilities will not result in any new impervious cover, and the application is in conformance with all provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:1C-32.4 and this subchapter. This shall not preclude the Executive Director from bringing any application before the Committee for review and approval, if deemed appropriate. The Committee, at the request of the applicant, shall review an application that has been denied by the Executive Director and approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-24.9