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Active Rules:
Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice
Readoption with Amendment: N.J.A.C. 14:1, Rule of Practice. Effective dates January 31, 2023, Readoption; March 2, 2023, Amendments. Posted in the NJ Register at 55 N.J.R. 393(a) on March 6, 2023, expiration date of January 31, 2030.
Chapter 2 – Underground Facilities
Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:2, Underground Facilities: One-Call Damage Prevention System. Adopted on June 8, 2022 at 54 N.J.R 1417(a), posted in the NJ Register on July 18, 2022, expiration date of June 9, 2029
Notice of Administrative Correction, Underground Facilities: One-Call Damage Prevention System – N.J.A.C. 14:2-5.2. Effective date September 16, 2022, posted in the NJ Register on October 17, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1978 (b)
Chapter 3 – All Utilities
Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:3, Adopted Repeal: N.J.A.C. 14:3-8.14, All Utilities. Adopted on July 15, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1612 (a), posted in the NJ Register on August 15, 2022, expiration date of July 15, 2029.
Notice of Proposed Substantial Changes Upon Adoption to Proposed Amendments, Proposed Change: N.J.A.C. 14:3-3A.1, All Utilities. Posted on August 15, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1583 (a).
Notice of Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:3-3A.1, All Utilities. Adopted on May 24, 2023. Posted in the NJ Register at 55 N.J.R. 1739 (a) on August 7, 2023, expiration date of May 26, 2030.
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:3-1.1, 3A.4, 3A.5, 3A.6, 3A.9, 8.5, and 8.6. Proposed New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:3-2.9 and 2.10, All Utilities. Proposed on August 21, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 1816 (a).
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:3-1.1, 3A.4, 3A.5, 3A.6, 3A.9, 8.5, and 8.6. Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:3-2.9 and 2.10, All Utilities. Adopted on April 30, 2024. Posted in the NJ Register at 56 N.J.R. 1026 (a) on June 3, 2023, expiration date of July 15, 2029.
Chapter 4 – Energy Competition
Re-adoption: N.J.A.C. 14-4, Notice of Readoption, Energy Competition. Adopted effective date February 27, 2019 at 51 N.J.R. 476(a), posted in the NJ Register on April 1, 2019, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Chapter 5 – Electric Service
Readoption with Amendment: N.J.A.C. 14:5 Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:5-2.10, Electric Service. Effective dates January 17, 2023, Readoption; February 21, 2023, Amendments and New Rule. Posted in the NJ Register at 55 N.J.R. 312(b) on February 21, 2023, expiration date of January 17, 2030.
Chapter 6 – Gas Service
Notice of Readoption Gas Service: Readoption: N.J.A.C. 14:6. Adopted on May 20, 2021 at 53 N.J.R. 1087(a), posted in the NJ Register on June 21, 2021, expiration date of May 20, 2028.
Chapter 7 – Natural Gas Pipelines
Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:7, Adoption New Rule N.J.A.C. 14:7-1.19, Natural Gas Pipelines. Effective dates May 3, 2024, Readoption; June 5, 2023, Amendments and New Rule. Posted in the NJ Register at 55 N.J.R. 1201(a) on June 5, 2023, expiration date of May 3, 2030.
Chapter 8 – Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 2.9 and 2.11, Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:8-11, Successor Solar Incentive Program. Adopted on January 26, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 368 (a), post in the NJ Register on February 22, 2022, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.12, Cost Cap Calculation. Adopted on May 18, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1179 (b), posted in the NJ Register on June 20, 2022, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Adopted Amendments: 14:8-2.2, 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6, Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:8-10.7, Transition Incentive Program Rules. Adopted on January 26, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 379 (a), post in the NJ Register on February 22, 2022, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 9.8 and 9.10, Community Solar Energy Pilot Program Rules. Proposed on November 16, 2020 at 52 N.J.R. 2039(a).
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 9.8 and 9.10, Community Solar Energy Pilot Program Rules. Adopted on December 6, 2021 at 53 N.J.R. 2053(a), expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.2, 9.4 and 9.8, Community Solar Energy Pilot Program Rules. Proposed on November 16, 2020 at 52 N.J.R. 2041(a).
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.6 through 9.11, 11.2 and 11.7, Proposed Repeals and New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.3 and 9.5, Proposed Repeal: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.4, Community Solar Energy Program. Proposed on September 18, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 1985 (a).
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.6 through 9.11, 11.5 and 11.7, Adopted New Rule: 14:8-9.3 and 9.5 and Adopted Repeal: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.4, Community Solar Energy Program. Adopted on September 4, 2024 and posted in the NJ Register at 56 N.J.R. 1990 (d) on October 7, 2024, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Notice of Proposed Substantial Changes Upon Adoption to Proposed Amendments Proposed Changes: N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.9, 11.2, 11.4 and 11.5, Community Solar Energy Program. Proposed on October 7, 2024 at 56 N.J.R. 1948 (a). Comments are due by December 6, 2024.
Notice of Administrative Corrections Community Solar Energy Program N.J.A.C. 14:8-9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.10 and 11.5. Published in the NJ Register on October 2, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 2048(a).
Proposed Amendment: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.5. Energy That Qualifies for a Class I REC. Proposed on December 7, 2020 at 52 N.J.R. 2093(b).
Adopted New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:8-10, Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.8, 2.9 and 2.11, Solar Transition Incentive. Adopted on September 10, 2020 at 52 N.J.R. 1850 (a), posted in the NJ Register on October 5, 2020.
Adopted Amendment: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.4, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Adopted on January 8, 2020 at 52 N.J.R. 146(b), posted in the NJ Register on February 3, 2020, expiration date of May 20, 2026.
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.10, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Adopted on May 8, 2018 at 51N.J.R. 1058(a), posted in the NJ Register on June 17, 2019, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-2.3, and 2.6, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Adopted on August 7, 2019 at 51 N.J.R. 1470(a), posted in the NJ Register on September 16, 2019, expiration date of May 20, 2026.
Re-adoption: N.J.A.C. 14:8, Notice of Readoption, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy. Readopted on February 27, 2019 at 51 N.J.R. 477(a), posted in the NJ Register on April 1, 2019, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6 and 11.7, Proposed New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-11.10, Completive Solar Incentive Program. Proposed on February 6, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 127 (a).
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6 and 11.7, Proposed New Rules: N.J.C.A. 14:8-11.10, Competitive Solar Incentive Program, Notice of Correction. Proposed on March 20, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 522(a).
Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6 and 11.7, Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-11.10, Completive Solar Incentive Program. Adopted on November 17, 2023 and posted in the NJ Register at 55 N.J.R. 2555 (a) on December 18, 2023, expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Notice of Proposed Substantial Changes Upon Adoption to Proposed Amendments Proposed Changes: N.J.A.C. 14:8-11.5 and 11.10, Completive Solar Incentive Program. Proposed on December 18, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 2461 (a). Comment are due by February 16, 2024
Reproposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-11.5 and 11.10, Completive Solar Incentive Program. Reproposed on October 7, 2024 at 56N.J.R. 1951(a) . Comment are due by December 6, 2024
Proposed Amendments: Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2, Proposed New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-12, Siting Rule for Grid Supply and Large Net Metering Solar Facilities. Proposed on February 6, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 135 (a).
Adopted Amendment: N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2, Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-12, Siting Rule for Grid Supply and Large Net Metering Solar Facilities. Adopted on September 18, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 2015(a), expiration date of February 27, 2026.
Proposed Amendment: N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2, Proposed New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-12, Siting Rules for Grid Supply and Large Net Metered Solar Facilities, Notice of Correction. Proposed on March 20, 2023 at 55 N.J.R. 523(a).
Proposed Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:8-4.2 and 14:8-5, Proposed New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:8-5.10, 5.11 and 5.12, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. Proposed on June 3, 2024 at 56 N.J.R. 993(a). Comment due by August 2, 2024.
Chapter 9 – Water and Wastewater
Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:9-12. Water Utility Uniform System of Accounts. Adopted on August 16, 2021 at 53 N.J.R. 1399(a).
Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:9-13. Sewer or Wastewater Utility Uniform System of Accounts. Adopted on August 16, 2021 at 53 N.J.R. 1400(a).
Readoption: N.J.A.C. 14:9, Notice of Readoption, Water and Wastewater. Readopted on December 17, 2020 at 53 N.J.R.125(a), posted in the NJ Register on January 19, 2021, expiration date of December 17, 2027
Chapter 10 – Telecommunications
Re-adoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:10, Adopted Repeals: N.J.A.C. 14:10-6.5 and 10, Telecommunications. Adopted on June 8, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1427(a), posted in the NJ Register on July 18, 2022, expiration date of June 9, 2029.
Chapter 17 – Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Office of Cable Television
Proposed Amendment: Proposed Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:17, Proposed New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.11, Proposed Repeals: N.J.A.C. 14:17-1.5, 6.16, and 6.17, Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Office of Cable Television. Proposed on April 1, 2024 at 56 N.J.R. 460 (a). Comments due by May 31, 2024.
Readopted with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:17, Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.11, Adopted Repeals: N.J.A.C. 14:17-1.5, 6.16 and 6.17, Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Office of Cable Television. Adopted on August 14, 2024. Posted in the NJ Register at 56 N.J.R. 1879 (b) on September 16, 2024, expiration date of August 15, 2031.
Chapter 18 – Regulations of Cable Television
Re-adoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:18, Adopted Repeals: N.J.A.C. 14:18-3.16, 16.6 and 16.7 and Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:18-7.9, Regulations of Cable Television. Adopted on March 9, 2022 at 54 N.J.R.630 (a), posted in the NJ Register on April 4, 2022, expiration date of March 9, 2029.
Chapter 29 – Energy Emergency
Re-adoption: N.J.A.C. 14:29, Notice of Readoption, Energy Emergency. Effective date July 15, 2020 at 52 N.J.R. 1617(a), posted in the NJ Register on August 17, 2020, expiration date of July 15, 2027.
Inactive (Expired) Rules:
Chapter 31 – Grant and Loan Programs
Re-adoption: N.J.A.C. 14:31, Notice of Readoption, Grant and Loan Programs. Readopted on April 23, 2014 at 46 N.J.R. 862(a), posted in the NJ Register on May 19, 2014, expiration date of April 23, 2021.
Petitions for Rulemaking:
None at this time.
