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NJ A3892
NJ A3892Excludes permit applications for construction of certain pipelines and related infrastructure from eligibility for automatic approval if DEP fails to take action on application within 90 days.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would amend P.L.1975, c.232 (C.13:1D-29 et seq.), commonly referred to as the "90-Day Law," to exclude permit applications for the construction of natural gas or petroleum product pipelines, and related infrastructure, from eligibility for automatic approval if the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) fails to take action on an application within 90 days. Related infrastructure includes, but need not be limited to, compressor stations and transmission corridor projects. The "90-Day Law" governs permits generally referred to as waterfront development permits, coastal wetlands permits, Coastal Area Facility Review Act or "CAFRA" permits, stream encroachment or flood hazard area permits, and treatment works approvals, and sets forth timeframes to be followed by the DEP when processing applications for these permits. Currently, the law provides that the DEP must approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove an application for a construction permit within 90 days following the date that the application is deemed complete. If the DEP fails to take action on an completed application within 90 days, it will be deemed to have been approved.
AI Summary
This bill would amend a law commonly known as the "90-Day Law," which sets deadlines for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to act on permit applications. Currently, if the DEP doesn't approve, conditionally approve, or deny a construction permit application within 90 days of it being deemed complete, the permit is automatically approved. This bill proposes to exclude applications for permits related to the construction of natural gas or petroleum product pipelines, and associated infrastructure like compressor stations or transmission corridors, from this automatic approval provision, meaning the DEP would no longer be forced to grant these specific permits if they miss the 90-day deadline.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3892 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3892_I1.HTM |
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