N.J. Admin. Code § 7:38-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:38-5.1 - Rare, or Threatened or Endangered Species Habitat Evaluations

This subchapter sets forth the standards for conducting a Rare, or Threatened or Endangered Animal Species Habitat Evaluation or a Rare or Endangered Plant Species Habitat Evaluation. A completed Habitat Evaluation shall be submitted by any HRAD or HPAA applicant seeking to rebut a presumption pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:38-4.1(d)3 or 4 that a portion of a site or footprint of disturbance constitutes suitable habitat for any rare, threatened or endangered animal species and/or rare or endangered plant species. The standards for conducting a Habitat Evaluation for animal species are found at N.J.A.C. 7:38-5.2; the standards for plant species are found at N.J.A.C. 7:38-5.3. Submittal requirements for all Habitat Evaluations are found at N.J.A.C. 7:38-5.4.