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December 14, 2025

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NJDEP scales back coastal flood rules

TRENTON — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is scaling back the coastal flood rules proposed last year. The DEP announced Monday, July 14, that it will adopt the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rules “with changes responsive to public comment and stakeholder feedback.” That comment and feedback from local, county and state representatives […]