New Jersey Statutes Title 13. Conservation and Development Parks and Reservations 13 § 1D-105

Within 120 days of the effective date of this act, the Department of Environmental Protection shall establish classes or categories (hereinafter referred to as a “classification system”) for all permits, as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 421 (C. 13:1D-101), issued by the department, authorizing an applicant to engage in a regulated activity.  The classification system shall be based upon:  the nature and complexity of an application and of the supportive documentation or other information required therefor;  and the nature and magnitude of potential environmental or health impacts that could result from issuance of a permit approval.