N.J. Admin. Code § 7:50-6.143

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 7:50-6.143 - General requirements

(a) All recreational facilities in the Pinelands shall comply with the following requirements:

1. No power vessel in excess of 10 horsepower shall operate on waters of the State within the Pinelands Area except on:

i. That portion of the Mullica River downstream from Burlington County Route 542; and

ii. That portion of the Wading River downstream from its confluence with the Oswego River; and

iii. That portion of the Great Egg Harbor River downstream from its confluence with Mare Run.

2. No motor vehicle other than fire, police or emergency vehicles or those vehicles used for the administration or maintenance of any public land shall be operated upon publicly owned land within the Pinelands. Other motor vehicles may operate on public lands for recreational purposes on public highways and areas on land designated prior to August 8, 1980 for such use by state and local governmental entities until designated as inappropriate for such use under (a)3 below.

3. The Commission shall from time to time designate areas which are inappropriate for use of motor vehicles. Such designation shall be based upon the following considerations and upon consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and other interested persons:

i. A need to protect a scientific study area;

ii. A need to protect the location of threatened or endangered plant or animal species;

iii. A need to provide a wilderness recreational area;

iv. A need to prevent conflicts with adjoining intensively used recreational areas;

v. A need to protect historic or archaeological sites;

vi. A need to protect critical wildlife habitats;

vii. A need to address a situation of public health and safety;

viii. A need to protect extensively disturbed areas from further impact; and

ix. The extent to which such road closure would substantially impair recreation access to and uses of surrounding resources.

4. Route maps for organized off-road vehicle events shall be filed with and approved by the Executive Director.

5. All recreation areas and facilities shall be designed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection publication "Administration Guidelines: Barrier-Free Design Standards for Parks and Recreational Facilities."

6. Improved bicycling facilities are provided only in conjunction with paved roads within the Preservation Area District and Forest Area.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:50-6.143

Amended by R.1994 d.590, effective 12/5/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 165(a), 26 New Jersey Register 4795(a).