N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:41-5.1 - Submission of permit applications

(a) Applications for highway occupancy permits are available from the Department's Operations Permit Office or the Department's website at: www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/forms. Multiple activities, such as construction of streetscape improvements, may be included on one application. Whenever the activities restrict the available pavement width or alter the normal traffic patterns, a request to close the lane or shoulder shall be included on the application. Based upon the predominant activity being performed, the following application forms shall be used:

Predominant Activity	Application
Utility opening	Form MT-17A
Erection of pole	Form MT-33A
Drainage facilities	Form MT-39A
Bridge attachment	Form MT-105A
Highway occupancy	Form MT-120A
Vegetation canopy management	Form MT-120A

(b) Permit applicants shall provide duplicate copies of the following information to the Operations Permit Office:

1. For a highway occupancy permit for activities other than those listed in (b)2 through 5 below, the applicant's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number; the name of the entity on whose behalf the applicant makes the application; the type of permit for which the applicant makes the application; the State highway number, municipality, county, exact location, direction, and reference point such as a street, stream, existing roadway features, or milepost, at which the proposed activity is to be undertaken; and a description of the project the applicant proposes to undertake;

2. For a bridge attachment permit, the entity for whom application is being made, the agent making the application, the utility's name, the telephone number, e-mail address, and mailing address of the agent; the location of the attachment as being on or over the bridge; the route number, municipality, county, location with reference to intersection, and distinct landmark such as a road, existing roadway features, river, or stream, at which the proposed activity is to be undertaken; and the purpose of the activity;

3. For a utility opening permit, the utility's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number; the State highway number, municipality, county, location with reference to intersection, and distinct landmark, such as a road, river, or stream, existing roadway features and infrastructure, and nearest street, at which the proposed opening is to be undertaken; the width, length, and square footage of the opening; and the work commencement and completion date, and when applicable, the bond date and agreement date;

4. For a drainage facility construction permit, the abutting property owner or local authority's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number; the State highway number, side, municipality, county, location with reference to intersection, and distinct landmark such as a road, river, or stream, and nearest street, existing roadway features and infrastructure at which the proposed drainage facility construction opening is to be undertaken; and the purpose of the proposed drainage facility construction; and

5. For a pole erection permit, the utility's name, mailing address, and telephone number; the bond and agreement dates; the number of poles to be erected or relocated; the maximum voltage; the completion date; the State highway number, municipality, county, and location in relation to an intersecting street, stream, or landmark, existing roadway features and infrastructure at which the pole erection is to be made; and the general purpose of the work.

(c) The Operations Permit Office shall determine if permits are necessary, confirm that the applicant has applied for the proper types of permits, coordinate the review with other Department offices, and, if appropriate, issue letters confirming that permits are not needed.

(d) The Department shall not consider an application to have been submitted, and shall not begin processing a permit application, until the applicant has submitted the proper application fee.

(e) The entities listed in the table below or a representative thereof holding a completed power of attorney form (MT-156, available from the Department's Operations Permit Office or the Department's website at: www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/accessmgt/), are the only entities eligible to sign permit applications. The applicant shall submit the completed MT-156 with the application when those listed do not sign the application. If the signatory is signing in other than an individual capacity, the applicant shall submit with the application a copy of an appropriate resolution authorizing the individual to sign on behalf of the applicant. All signatures must be original.

Type of permit application	Application signed by:
Utility openings	Utility (For longitudinal underground fiber optic installations, the utility shall sign the application)
Poles	Utility
Curb, sidewalk, or handicapped ramp	Abutting owner or local authority
Drainage facilities	Abutting owner or local authority
Landscaping, tree trimming, vegetation control, or unclassified landscaping	Abutting owner or local authority
Bridge attachments	Utility
Pedestrian overpass or underpass	Abutting owner or local authority
Grading	Abutting owner or local authority
Guiderail	Abutting owner or local authority
Test holes or borings	Applicant
Monitoring wells	Applicant
Crosswalks	Local Authority
Bus shelters or benches	Registered motor carrier or local authority
Banners, decorations, or temporary announcements or guide signs	Applicant
Parades or gatherings	Applicant
Temporary use	Applicant
Detours off State highways or vice versa	Applicant
Lane or shoulder closings on State highways	Applicant or utility
Automatic traffic counting procedure	Applicant
Wireless communications site survey	Carrier
Railroad grade crossings	Railroad or its designated contractor
Miscellaneous	Applicant
Vegetation Canopy Management Site Investigation	Outdoor advertising permit holder
Vegetation Canopy Management Plan	Outdoor advertising permit holder

(f) Applications shall reflect conditions that exist at the time the application is submitted to the Department and include all State, county, municipal, or private projects that have been advertised for construction or awarded, as appropriate.

(g) The application shall identify all State highways by route number and shall identify direction of travel based on the general orientation of the State highway, as designated by the Department. These directions may differ from the orientation of the particular State highway segment.

(h) The Department may require supporting documents as part of the application as identified in N.J.A.C. 16:41-5.6(b).

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41-5.1

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 2180(a), effective 11/3/2014.

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1980(a), effective 8/3/2015

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 497(a), effective 3/21/2016