At least 30 days prior to the construction or major reconstruction of any gas pipeline intended to be subjected to pressure in excess of 125 pounds per square inch in the State of New Jersey, the natural gas pipeline utility, as defined in the act to which this act is a supplement, involved shall file with the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of New Jersey a report setting forth the specifications for such pipeline and for the information of the Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall also file a map showing the general location of the proposed route thereof together with proof that a notice of the filing of such report and map has been sent to the clerk of each municipality through which such pipeline is to be constructed or reconstructed. If the governing body of any municipality in which such work is proposed to be done has objection to any portion of the plans or specifications it shall, within 10 days of receipt of the notice, notify the natural gas pipeline utility, as defined in the act to which this act is a supplement, of its objections and file a copy thereof with the Board of Public Utility Commissioners.
N.J.S. § 48:10-10