Significant benefit to developers and landowners in NJ and PA: further approval/permit suspension legislation passed *

USA - July 13 2012
Both houses of the New Jersey Legislature have passed A-1338 (Act) -- a law that extends and modifies the Permit Extension Act of 2008.

Co-authors: Kimberly A. Freimuth, Robert W. Gundlach, Jr..

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New DEP waiver rules in New Jersey *

USA - March 26 2012
In an action, favoring developers and condemned by environmental groups, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has adopted a rule allowing relaxation of the Department’s standards under certain circumstances.

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Adoption of the Atlantic County Wastewater Management Plan *

USA - March 7 2011
The Atlantic County Wastewater Management Plan is in the process of adoption.

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Supreme Court allows enlargement of time for land use appeals *

USA - February 9 2011
The New Jersey Supreme Court allowed the enlargement of the 45 days filing requirement to file an appeal of a land use decision.

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Tourism district legislation to transform Atlantic City *

USA - February 9 2011
In legislation that represents a sea change in the governance and control of Atlantic City and its casino and tourism industry, the New Jersey Legislature adopted Bill S 11, P.L. 2011 c.18 effective Feb. 1, 2011, which provides for the establishment of the Atlantic City Tourism District and the transfer of the Atlantic City Convention Visitors Authority’s power and duties—together with its functions—to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).

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