N.J. Admin. Code § 16:6-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 16:6-3.1 - General provisions

(a) Information relating to the Department's right-of-way acquisition and relocation policies is located at the following:

http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/#Manuals.

(b) The administration of relocation assistance shall be provided consistent with applicable Federal law and regulations, except where State statute provides for a higher relocation benefit. Under 23 CFR 710.203(b)(2)(ii), FHWA must approve additional funds to reimburse a State statutory relocation requirement that exceeds Federal limits.

(c) FHWA will not reimburse a State regulatory relocation requirement that exceeds the Federal relocation limits.

(d) If FHWA does not approve reimbursement of the higher State statutory requirement, the agency will need to contribute the additional portion from agency funds. In addition, where FHWA has set a maximum grant amount, the higher State requirement does not automatically increase the grant amount for Federal funds.

(e) If amounts above the Federal standards are authorized, the overage will require the utilization of State funds or LPA funds. Authorization to exceed Federal standards including, but not limited to, last resort housing, must be properly documented and the payments must be justified as reasonable, necessary, and reflecting a public good.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:6-3.1

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 1450(a), effective 6/5/2017