N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-15.1
This subchapter sets forth the procedural stages that the Department shall follow when processing an individual NJPDES permit and, as applicable, a general NJPDES permit. These procedural stages include conducting a permit preapplication conference when requested, receiving a permit application, performing an administrative and technical review of the application, preparing a draft permit, issuing a public notice, inviting public comment, holding a public hearing on a draft permit as applicable, issuing a final permit decision, responding to comments and establishing an administrative record for the permit action. The procedural stages of the NJPDES permit application and decision process are outlined in Appendix A of this subchapter as a guide for permit applicants.
N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14A-15.1