2022 Annual League Conference
The 2022 League Conference at the Atlantic City Convention Center November 15-17 is a must-attend event that provides educational and networking opportunities at a cost-conscious registration rate. The earlier you register, the better pricing you get and the more likely you are to get the hotel space and event tickets you want. Start your planning today! For more information on conference registration, League event tickets, and hotel registration please see our recent Conference Connections.
State Issues
NJDEP Public Comment Period and Virtual Hearing for Draft Tier A Permit Renewal
As we have previously reported, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has undertaken the renewal of the Tier A permit under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit program. Part of the renewal process for the draft includes a public comment period, which ends on September 20.
For those interested, written comments may be submitted to the NJDEP via email to stormwatermanager@dep.nj.gov. In addition, the NJDEP will be hosting a virtual public hearing to solicit public comment on September 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and re-open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to accommodate additional individuals if the attendance limitation for the 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. session is exceeded. A link to register or attend this hearing has not been provided by the NJDEP, but those interested in attending or providing comment are encouraged to contact NJDEP via email at stormwatermanager@dep.nj.gov.
If your municipality submits comments to Advisory Council, please forward a copy to Frank Marshall, Esq., League Associate General Counsel, at FMarshall@njlm.org.
Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137.
ABC Special Ruling on Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages in New Jersey
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced a special ruling that would allow for third-party delivery services of alcoholic beverages to customers. Please see our blog post for an in-depth review of the special ruling.
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
DCA Announces Lead Law Implementation Webinar for Interested Stakeholders
On September 16, at 2:00 p.m., the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is hosting a lead-based paint inspection webinar. P.L. 2021, C.182 imposes an obligation on municipalities to perform or hire a certified lead evaluation contractor to perform inspections of certain single-family, two-family, and multiple rental dwellings for lead-based paint hazards every three years or upon tenant turnover. The webinar will cover DCA’s implementation of the law thus far, and an update from the Division of Housing and Resources on remediation program implementation to address lead-based paint hazards. For more information please see the DCA’s flyer.
Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.
Governor Establishes Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council and Online Portal
Governor Murphy this week signed Executive Order 305 establishing an Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council, and creating an online portal that will enable members of the public to provide recommendations for the expenditure of proceeds from national opioid litigation resolutions. Comments are being accepted now until October 31.
The purpose of the Advisory Council is to review proposals, data, and analyses and engage stakeholders and community members to develop and provide recommendations on the allocation and distribution of the state’s share of proceeds from the national opioid litigation resolutions.
The Advisory Council will be chaired by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner and will consist of the Commissioner of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families, and the Attorney General, as well as 10 members of the public to be appointed by the Governor.
Executive Order 305 also designates the DHS as the lead agency for purposes of directing disbursements of the State’s proceeds from the national opioid litigation resolution, and for monitoring the use of money disbursed to counties and municipalities.
If your municipality submits comments to Advisory Council, please forward a copy to Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, at ppenna@njlm.org.
Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.