N.J. Admin. Code § 2:89-2.5 - Approval process

(a) Upon filing a completed aquaculture application, the application will be reviewed by the NJDA.

(b) If the NJDA determines that the licensee will be operating in a closed system, the license will be issued upon completion of NJDA review.

(c) All other applications will be forwarded to the NJDEP and relevant Federal agencies for further action within 14 days of receipt of same.

1. The Aquatic Farmer License shall be granted when all additional permits have been granted and all required fees have been paid.

i. If NJDEP does not give notice in writing within 30 days of receipt of the application from the NJDA, that additional permits or approvals are required, and the NJDA does not identify any additional requirements that may apply, the license will be granted upon the assumption that there are no NJDEP concerns.

2. The approval of an Aquatic Farmer License under these rules shall not relieve the licensee from the obligation to comply with all State and Federal laws, permits and requirements, whether or not identified as applicable by the license application and approval.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 2:89-2.5