N.J. Admin. Code § 16:51-8.10

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

Section 16:51-8.10 - Certificate of public convenience and necessity of limited duration for emergencies

(a) Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing autobus operations by private or public entities or carriers for a specified period of limited duration may be granted by an order of the Division for purposes of assuring that the transportation needs of the public are met with respect to emergency, extraordinary, unusual, or very rare events. Because of the emergent or extraordinary transportation needs of the public, the provisions of such order may supersede for the period of its limited duration the autobus rules of the Division or portions thereof.

(b)The order of the Division shall include the duration and extent of its applicability and controlling application, and shall establish such conditions and restrictions as the Division deems necessary to protect the public interest. Conditions and restrictions specified in the order of the Division shall include the following:

1. Vehicle and equipment limitations or specifications;

2. Requirements for vehicular or equipment inspections;

3. Requirements or procedures regarding evidence of insurance, including evidence of coverage in accordance with N.J.S.A. 17:28-1.6;

4. Conditions or limitations regarding any tariffs or charges;

5. Schedules or any other operational provisions;

6. Procedures, standards or criteria applicable to the selection, rejection or specification of vehicles, equipment or operators thereof; and

7. Any other condition, requirement, or limitation deemed necessary by the Division for the public interest.

(c) Each certificate of public convenience and necessity may include:

1. Limitations as to routes as permitted or prohibited areas of operation; and

2. Permitted places or conditions for passenger loading or unloading.

(d) The order may be issued by the Division for the public interest, with or without a request or petition therefor.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:51-8.10

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 872(a), effective 5/19/2014.