Bill > S4397

This bill would modify the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act to require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review and make a decision on air pollution control permit applications within 90 days. If the DEP fails to approve or disapprove a permit application within that timeframe, the application would be automatically approved. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to existing law stating that any application for an operating permit or other permit under the Air Pollution Control Act will be deemed automatically approved if the department does not take action within 90 days of receiving the application. This change aims to create a more predictable and efficient permitting process by establishing a clear timeline for permit reviews and providing a default approval mechanism if the department does not respond within the specified period. The bill applies to various types of air pollution control permits, including those for constructing, reconstructing, installing, or modifying equipment or control apparatus that may emit air contaminants.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4397