N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1D-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 7:1D-5.1 - Extension of comment period on a proposed rule

(a) The Department may extend the public comment period on a proposed rule whenever the Commissioner determines an extension is appropriate.

(b) The Department shall extend the public comment period on a proposed rule for an additional 30 days when sufficient public interest is demonstrated in accordance with (c) below.

(c) Sufficient public interest is demonstrated when, based on written request(s) for an extension or on the comments received within the 30-day period following publication of the proposal in the New Jersey Register:

1. The Department is satisfied that one of the criteria in (c)1i or ii below is met;

i. The proposed rule is complex and/or involves significant amendment(s) to a regulatory program; or

ii. The request(s) to extend the comment period encompasses a broad range of interests;

2. The Department determines that extension of the comment period is likely to result in the Department receiving comments relevant to the proposed rule that raise issues or provide new information, data or findings that were not previously raised or provided during the development of the proposed rule or during the initial comment period; and

3. The Department determines that the delay in the rulemaking process resulting from an extension of the public comment period is not likely to result in an adverse impact(s) to the public health, safety or welfare or the environment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1D-5.1