In the event that the department fails to take action on an application for a construction permit within the 90-day period specified herein, then the application shall be deemed to have been approved; provided, however, that the time periods specified in P.L. 1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.) shall apply to applications for construction permits pursuant to the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act," P.L. 1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.).
N.J.S. § 13:1D-32