New Jersey Governor Sherrill Unveils Permitting Dashboard Pilot on October 28: DEP Wetlands Backlog Down 74%, DOT Minor Access Permit Backlog Down 83%
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on October 28 unveiled the New Jersey Permitting Dashboard Pilot to the public, allowing residents to see how projects move through state review at Permits.NJ.gov. The dashboard's debut highlighted the administration's progress in cutting permitting delays; Sherrill had vowed during her campaign for governor to deliver faster reviews and reduce costs. Since January, the Department of Environmental Protection has reduced its Freshwater Wetlands Letter of Interpretation backlog by 74%, while the Department of Transportation has cut its Minor Access Permit backlog by 83%, including by resolving 523 stalled permits. DEP has also reduced its Remedial Action Permit backlog by 25%, and DOT has cut its Major Access Permit backlog by 19%. Sherrill said slow permits mean higher costs for everyone, from families waiting on new homes to businesses ready to hire. State agencies have reorganized their permitting offices and created strike teams to increase collaboration, and DEP and the New Jersey Innovation Authority are automating the dashboard so significantly more projects can be added in the coming months.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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