New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 27D-437.20

a. The Commissioner of Community Affairs, in accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of P.L.2021, c. 182 (C.52:27D-437.16 et al.). Additionally, as soon as possible following the enactment of P.L.2021, c. 182 (C.52:27D-437.16 et al.)  1, the commissioner shall take steps necessary to ensure that municipal officials are informed of the responsibilities of municipalities established by P.L.2021, c. 182 (C.52:27D-437.16 et al.).

b. Notwithstanding the limitations established in section 1 of P.L. 2011, c. 215 (C.52:14B-3a) on the use of regulatory guidance documents, the commissioner shall prepare and disseminate regulatory guidance documents as defined in subsection d. of section 1 of P.L. 2011, c. 215 (C.52:14B-3a), in advance of the adoption of regulations as necessary for the administration of P.L.2021, c. 182 (C.52:27D-437.16 et al.), for purposes including but not limited to: (1) providing guidance on the procedures required for lead inspection and remediation, and (2) the existing certifications, or educational requirements, that shall qualify a person as a lead evaluation contractor.