N.J. Admin. Code § 8:94-3.5

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

Section 8:94-3.5 - Confidentiality

(a) All applications and accompanying materials shall be treated as confidential information of the applicant and shall not be disclosed by the Commission or its staff except as necessary to complete the review process or as may be required by law.

(b) All independent reviewers shall agree in writing to hold in confidence and not disclose any applications and related information disclosed to them except as necessary to complete the review process or as may be required by law.

(c) If an applicant believes any information or materials included in the grant application may be exempt from public disclosure obligations under 47:1A-1 et seq. or other public records access laws (exempt information), then, in addition to the grant application, the applicant shall submit a claim for exemption in a separate document specifying those aspects of the application that contain exempt information with an assertion of the legal basis of the claim or exemption. The Office shall be entitled to take action with respect to any such claim subject to the opinion of counsel.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:94-3.5