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Pinelands staff to present response to 490 public comments; commission aims for Nov. 14 adoption of Black Run redesignation amendments
Summary
Staff reported 490 public comments on proposed Pinelands CMP amendments, including Black Run watershed redesignation; the commission plans a PNI committee review this month and expects to request governor review with a goal of Nov. 14 adoption and early‑February effective date.
Commission staff told commissioners on Sept. 12 that the public comment period for a package of comprehensive management plan (CMP) amendments—including a proposed redesignation in the Black Run watershed—closed Aug. 15 with 490 commenters. Staff said most comments were supportive of the redesignation and that staff will present a response‑to‑comments overview to the PNI committee later this month.
Staff described next steps: finalize responses, present at the PNI committee, forward an adoption notice and a request for governor review, and seek full‑commission adoption. "We're hoping the commission will be able to adopt the amendments at the November meeting on the 14th," staff said, noting a subsequent review and publication period that could make the amendments effective by early February.
Commissioners acknowledged strong public interest and discussed topics that arose in comments, including certificate‑of‑filing expiration grace periods and requests to waive PDC (Pinelands Development Credit) requirements for affordable housing proposals. Staff said responses to those comments, and proposed rule language or implementation plans, will be part of the PNI committee materials.
If adopted, the amendments will require implementation steps with municipal partners, and staff warned of administrative work ahead to update timelines, guidance and outreach materials for applicants and local governments.
