Optional non-binding DEPT-WIDE PRE-APP mtg. (fee charged by DEP)

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- Optional - Applicant presents general project
idea to DEP - Non-binding - DEP produces a
general capacity constraints analysis (map) and
provides both to applicant and municipality
Administrative completeness includes assessing
that the project is consistent with a WQMP as
updated with DEP regulations
CONCEPT MEETING
Same as OTHER PROJECTS
ADMIN INCOMP.
No set period of time
GO - meets DEP primary regulatory threshold
SINGLE FAMILY PROJECTS
Optional non-binding DEPT-WIDE PRE-APP mtg. (fee
charged by DEP)
APP
SINGLE PERMIT
ADMIN COMP.
NO GO
Secondaary regulatory and non-regulatory
prioriteis applied
OTHER PROJECTS
MULTI PERMIT TEAM with case manager meeting to
determine if fatal flaw which shuts down all
application review time frames until resolved (90
clock removed)
Obligations on applicant - Completed readiness
checklist (to the extent they can) - Written
demonstration of some municipal action on the
project - Equitable Interest in the property -
Mandatory attendance by principal at pre-app -
Written map and general site description -
Written concept plan and any other information on
project Obligations on DEP - Written
(post-meeting) identification of environmental
constrains and capacity issues (not binding) -
Written (post-meeting) preliminary list of
permits needed (not binding) - Notification of
priority project status if eligible
Option for applicant Have administrative
completeness determination done by DEP
prequalified contractor with fees paid by
applicants. Must include provision that if DEP
finds any significant omission in the
application, even through it was certified by the
prequalified consultant, the application is
incomplete back to the submission date and must
be reapplied for.
GO - meets DEP primary regulatory threshold

• Optional Priority Project Path Offered to
  applicant
• Based on (a) meeting regulatory threshold plus
  (b) non regulatory criteria
• Case Manager/permit Team assigned
• Signed agreement between applicant and DEP
• Publicly transparent

• DEP/applicant MOU establishes
• Permit critical path with timelines
• for permit action
• DEP compliance assistance
• priority status
• Applicant project requirements

Permit Team Administrative Completeness