It appears that a compromise has been reached on the proposed Permit Extension Act. The Senate version of the bill, S-1919, in its current form, will extend most development permits to December 31, 2010. It will also revive permits that expired subsequent to January 1, 2007. The Smart Growth Coalition originally was looking for a backward reach to 2006. The Assembly version, A-2867, as amended earlier this month, allowed for only a limited resuscitation clause to January 1, 2008.

The Senate version also eliminates any extension of Flood Hazard Area permits (unless work has already commenced on a portion of an approved project) - a provision that had not been in the Assembly bill. Any Stream Encroachment or Flood Hazard Area permit that has expired or will expire will not be extended by the Senate version.

The current Assembly version has been amended to mirror the Senate bill.

To read the Star Ledger article regarding the Act’s status, click here.