Environmental
Wetlands in New Jersey are regulated by the NJ DEP under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act. A property owner seeking to disturb wetlands typically must obtain:
AOnly a municipal building permit
BA Letter of Interpretation (LOI) and potentially a transition area waiver or individual permit from the NJ DEP✓ Correct
CApproval only from the Army Corps of Engineers
DA variance from the local planning board only
Explanation
NJ's Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act requires a Letter of Interpretation to delineate wetlands and regulated transition areas, and typically a permit from the NJ DEP before any disturbance is allowed.
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