N.J. Admin. Code § 16:89-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 16:89-2.1 - Eligibility criteria

(a) The President and CEO shall determine whether an operator is eligible to participate in the FCIP. To be eligible, operators shall:

1. Have all necessary governmental approvals to run ferry passenger service;

2. Provide NJ TRANSIT with statistics and annual required certifications for the NTD Report (see 49 U.S.C. § 5335(a)). The FTA has found such submission acceptable and funds from FTA's 49 U.S.C. § 5307 and 49 U.S.C. § 5337 programs (or successor programs) were allocated to NJ TRANSIT;

3. Be current in its accounts with NJ TRANSIT and the State of New Jersey. When there are affiliates, then both the operator and each affiliate must be current in its accounts with NJ TRANSIT and the State of New Jersey;

4. Have performed satisfactorily in past contractual arrangements with NJ TRANSIT;

5. Have the ability to maintain equipment of advanced design and technological complexity;

6. Agree to utilize the purchased FCIP capital improvement for the primary purpose of operating ferry passenger service in accordance with its routes and service requirements; and

7. Agree to make purchased FCIP capital improvements available as soon as practicable for the needs of NJ TRANSIT upon written request by NJ TRANSIT in the event of any emergencies, such as riots, floods, calamities, strikes, etc., as determined by NJ TRANSIT. Details of these requirements and the compensation therefor shall be set forth in an emergency services agreement between NJ TRANSIT and the operator.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:89-2.1

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 2637(a), effective 10/19/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 608(a), effective 4/3/2023