This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to revise the timelines and requirements for various approvals related to the development of affordable housing projects. Key provisions include a requirement for the commissioner to make a final decision on water quality management plan amendments within 180 days, with automatic approval if no decision is made within that timeframe. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the DEP must determine letters of interpretation within 90 days, process related approvals concurrently, and presume consistency with water quality management plans for sites designated in adopted housing elements or court-approved settlements.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that for applications with a 90-day review period, the DEP must provide final comments at least 60 days before the application is deemed complete. It also allows for a separate review process by the Historic Preservation Office for projects not requiring wetlands disturbance applications, and ensures that previously approved permits remain valid until their expiration, unaffected by new regulations. The DEP is tasked with updating relevant rules and regulations to align with these new requirements and must publish this information on its website.