Land Use & Zoning
Under NJ law, which agency is responsible for issuing permits for coastal construction in CAFRA zones?
AThe NJREC
BThe NJ DEP, Division of Land Resource Protection✓ Correct
CThe US Army Corps of Engineers alone
DThe local municipal building department alone
Explanation
The NJ DEP's Division of Land Resource Protection administers CAFRA permitting, reviewing applications for compliance with coastal zone standards. The Army Corps also has jurisdiction over some federal nexus activities, but CAFRA permits come from NJDEP.
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