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Gov. Christie Signs NJDEP Waterfront Access Bill

Gov. Christie Signs NJDEP Waterfront Access Bill

New Jersey Chris Christie recently signed legislation that authorizes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to require public access to waterfront and adjacent shoreline as a condition of waterfront development approvals and permits issued pursuant to the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) and other applicable laws. The

DEP Scores Trial Victory in Day Care New Jersey Contamination Case

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is claiming victory after a state judge ordered multiple defendants to pay $6.13 million to reimburse the agency for the costs of cleaning up mercury contamination in Franklin Township. The case, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection v. Navillus Group, involved the site

NJ Supreme Court Decides Sewer Rights Case

Gov. Chris Christie Signs Water Quality Management Plan Legislation

Earlier this month, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation extending the 2012 Water Quality Planning Act. The law, which was set to expire on January 17, 2014, avoids the automatic withdrawal of sewer service areas. By way of background, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) implemented Water Quality Management

NJ Supreme Court Overturns Arbitration Award in Teacher Misconduct Case

Appellate Division Doesn’t “Waiver” on NJDEP Rule But Invalidates Guidance

The Appellate Division recently upheld regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) known as the “waiver rules.” The controversial rules allow the agency to waive compliance with environmental regulations under certain circumstances, including if it there is a conflict among regulations; if they impose an undue