OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYPermitting Guidance Documents
The two guidance documents found below provide step by step instructions for aquaculture permits that may be required in New Jersey. The first is an overview of the New Jersey Administrative Codes and New Jersey Statutory Authorities that underscore aquaculture regulations in New Jersey. The second is a table that outlines the Aquaculture Authorizations that may be required, depending on activity, location and gear type used.
New Jersey denied CZMA certification and Section 401 water quality certification for all USACE Nationwide Permits. Therefore, prior to applying for a Nationwide Permit or for the Nationwide Permit to be considered valid, the activity must be authorized under a waterfront development permit and Water Quality Certificate issued by the NJDEP. The waterfront development permit is the CZMA consistency certification and water quality certificate.
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