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Policy Briefing: DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ Friday, June 8, 2012 Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. Assistant Commissioner Water Resource Management NJ DEP
Policy Briefing: DEP Water Quality Management
Planning in NJ
Friday, June 8, 2012
Michele N. Siekerka, Esq. Assistant Commissioner
Water Resource Management NJ DEP
PROPOSED Final DRAFT State Strategic Plan:
New Jersey’s State Development & Redevelopment Plan
What’s wrong with the exis?ng State Plan?
• Onerous and overly complex—393 pages long
• O6en conflicts with other rules & regula=ons
• It’s a document about housing growth rather than economic growth
The Executive Summary is 58 pages!
Vision Statement Ø New Jersey will be the na=onal leader in private and public
investment which supports sustainable communi=es that aCract and provide strong economic opportuni=es, preserve our State’s natural resources, and create healthier communi=es to work, reside and recreate.
Mission Statement Ø To focus New Jersey’s policies and investments on vibrant
regions by fostering targeted job growth, suppor=ng effec=ve regional planning and preserving the State’s cri=cal resources.
A “40,000 foot” Mission & Vision for NJ
How will we do this???
Ø Goal 1: Targeted Economic Growth
Ø Goal 2: EffecUve Planning for Vibrant Regions
Ø Goal 3: PreservaUon and Enhancement of CriUcal State Resources
Ø Goal 4: TacUcal Alignment of Government
Goals, ObjecUves & Strategies Goal 1 -‐ Targeted Economic Growth: Enhance opportuni=es for aCrac=on and growth of industries of statewide and regional importance.
ObjecUves: Map Priority Industry Clusters of Sectors of Statewide Significance Improve Condi=ons for Sectors of Statewide Significance Support of Land and Water Based Industries Align Partnerships & Working Groups
Key Features of Plan: Inden=fies Sectors Proposes Industry Cluster Economic Development Model
Goal 2 -‐ EffecUve Planning for Vibrant Regions: Guide and inform regional planning so that each region of the state can experience appropriate growth according to the desires and assets of that region. ObjecUves: Establish “Priority Growth Investment Area” Criteria Increase Readiness and Availability of Redevelopment Sites Invest in Growth Infrastructure Influence Implementa=on of “Priority Growth Investment Area” Development Assist Urban Centers to Evolve into Healthy Metropolitan Areas Strengthen County Planning Role to Facilitate Regional Collabora=on Key Features of Plan: Priority Growth Investment Area Criteria, Garden State Values, & Scorecard
Goals, ObjecUves & Strategies
The “Garden State Values” 1) Concentrate Development and Mix Uses Promote development in appropriate loca=ons that is compact, conserves land and offers shopping and services within convenient walking distance of home and jobs. Build with suitable designs and densi=es that support walking, biking and public transporta=on. 2) PrioriUze Redevelopment, Infill, and ExisUng Infrastructure Strengthen ci=es, towns and neighborhoods by priori=zing redevelopment, the reuse and remedia=on of exis=ng sites and structures, and construc=on on infill sites that is compa=ble with surrounding uses. Upgrade exis=ng infrastructure where needed, before adding new capacity. Encourage sustainable development that incorporates green design and construc=on principles and opportuni=es for renewable energy and efficiency. 3) Increase Job and Business OpportuniUes in Appropriate Places Provide opportuni=es for investment in appropriate loca=ons near housing, infrastructure and transporta=on. Support economic growth by addressing the land use and infrastructure needs of targeted industries and areas, consistent with these principles. 4) Create High-‐Quality, Livable Places Ensure each community offers an environmentally healthy place to live, work and play. Enhance community character and design, especially in historic areas, by reusing significant buildings, reinforcing architectural styles and providing pedestrian-‐friendly streetscapes. Improve community plazas and parks and connec=ons to waterfront areas. 5) Provide TransportaUon Choice Maintain and enhance transporta=on op=ons that improve access, safety, affordability and air quality for all users: walkers, bikers, transit-‐users, ride-‐shares and drivers. Improve strategic freight and public transporta=on infrastructure that supports sound economic growth. Encourage op=ons for low emission and alternate fuel vehicles.
6) Advance Equity Consider the equity of property owners during planning and implementa=on. Improve access to opportunity, housing, jobs and schools for all New Jersey residents. Make regions economically diverse by encouraging a mix of incomes and job opportuni=es. 7) Diversify Housing OpportuniUes Support construc=on and rehabilita=on of homes that meet the needs of households of all sizes and income levels, located near jobs and transit and where services are available.
8) Provide for Healthy CommuniUes through Environmental ProtecUon and Enhancement Protect and restore the environment, sensi=ve lands, ecosystems and natural resources. Ensure healthy places through an increase in the quan=ty and quality of preserved land. Improve quality of air, water and land. Reduce energy use, carbon emissions, water degrada=on and other impacts of development. 9) Protect, Restore and Enhance Agricultural, RecreaUonal and Heritage Lands Support agriculture and locally-‐grown food consump=on through protec=on and preserva=on of farmland. Protect and preserve cultural landscapes and historic sites through incen=ves, acquisi=on or easements and provide access to open space best suppor=ng park development and land preserva=on. 10) Make Decisions within a Regional Framework Maintain up-‐to-‐date, coordinated local, regional and state plans that reflect these principles and can provide a regional framework for making decisions about capital investments, programs, regula=ons and development applica=ons. Gather and consider public input.
The “Garden State Values”
Goal 3 -‐ PreservaUon and Enhancement of CriUcal State Resources: Ensure that strategies for growth include preserva=on of our State's cri=cal natural, agricultural, scenic, recrea=on, and historic resources, recognizing the role they play in improving the quality of life for New Jersey residents and aCrac=ng economic growth. ObjecUves: Provide for the Con=nued Success of the State's Preserva=on Programs Coordinate Func=onal Plans Coordinate State Preserva=on and Economic Development Ini=a=ves Strengthen and Expand Regional and Municipal Land Use Tools Key Features of Plan: Advocacy for Revisions to Municipal TDR and long-‐term funding solu=ons for land preserva=on
Goals, ObjecUves & Strategies
Goal 4 -‐ TacUcal Alignment of Government: Enable effec=ve resource alloca=on, coordina=on, coopera=on and communica=on among those who play a role in mee=ng the mission of this Strategic Plan. ObjecUves: Cohesive State Government Connect Spending to the State’s Goals and Values Re-‐focus the State Planning Commission for Local Government Coordina=on Reposi=on the Office for Planning Advocacy Key Strategies: State Implementa=on Steering CommiCee, Garden State Fund Department Strategic Plans
Goals, ObjecUves & Strategies
State Strategic Plan Steering Commiiee Proposed OrganizaUonal Chart
Lt. Gov -‐ Chair
NJDA DCA DEP EDA BPU NJ Transit DOT Treas Dept
of Ed
Staff – OPA
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POOL FUNDS FOR STRATEGIC INVESTMENT ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF AGENCY PLANS
TASK WORKING GROUPS, AS NEEDED MONITOR PROGRESS
Proposed Ac=ons
Examples Include Redevelopment, &Transit-‐Oriented Development
Iden=fy Metrics, Track ACainment of Goals & Objec=ves
Agency Strategic Plans Tie Func=on Plans and Regula=ons to High Level Goals
Discre=onary Funding Will Be Directed to Areas / Projects that Meet High Level Goals
Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning and Policy
State
DEP TransformaUon
Aligning DEP Priority Goals to the State Strategic Plan
Goal 1 – Comprehensive Regional Environmental Management (our “how”):
Alignment of planning, regulatory, enforcement, and property acquisi=on programs to ensure the Department successfully implements a more comprehensive environmental approach that supports our environmental mission, the State Strategic Plan, community concerns and recognizes a commitment to vibrant regions.
Four Goals are targeted (our “what”): Goal 2 – UUlize Barnegat Bay RestoraUon Project as a model to establish watershed based protecUon and enhancement of all New Jersey’s surface water bodies: Implement Governor’s Ten Point Comprehensive Plan of Ac=on for Barnegat Bay; expand this plan as we discover new issues and solu=ons so as to address water quality concerns specific to impacted surface water bodies throughout the State. Goal 3 – RestoraUon and Enhanced ProtecUon in Environmentally Overburdened CommuniUes: Develop a new paradigm for the protec=on of communi=es overburdened by environmental stresses through a mul=media approach focusing on human health and the environmental impacts; ensure that we work in concert to address issues related to air, water, preserva=on, acquisi=on, and affordable access to parks. Goal 4 – Sustainable Parks: Establish a financially viable and stable system with dedicated funding sources that sustain our Parks with minimal General Fund reliance. Goal 5 – A Renewable Energy Strategy for Public Health, Environmental ProtecUon and Economic Vitality: Accelerate the transi=on to a clean energy economy
Goal 2 -‐ EffecUve Planning for Vibrant Regions: Guide and inform regional planning so that each region of the state can experience appropriate growth according to the desires and assets of that region. ObjecUves: Establish “Priority Growth Investment Area” Criteria Increase Readiness and Availability of Redevelopment Sites Invest in Growth Infrastructure Influence Implementa=on of “Priority Growth Investment Area” Development Assist Urban Centers to Evolve into Healthy Metropolitan Areas Strengthen County Planning Role to Facilitate Regional Collabora=on Key Features of Plan: Priority Growth Investment Area Criteria, Garden State Values, & Scorecard
DEP Alignment to State Strategic Plan
The “Garden State Values” 2) PrioriUze Redevelopment, Infill, and ExisUng Infrastructure Strengthen ci=es, towns and neighborhoods by priori=zing redevelopment, the reuse and remediaUon of exis=ng sites and structures, and construc=on on infill sites that is compa=ble with surrounding uses. Upgrade exisUng infrastructure where needed, before adding new capacity. Encourage sustainable development that incorporates green design and construcUon principles and opportuniUes for renewable energy and efficiency. consistent with these principles. 8) Provide for Healthy CommuniUes through Environmental ProtecUon and Enhancement Protect and restore the environment, sensi=ve lands, ecosystems and natural resources. Ensure healthy places through an increase in the quanUty and quality of preserved land. Improve quality of air, water and land. Reduce energy use, carbon emissions, water degradaUon and other impacts of development. 9) Protect, Restore and Enhance Agricultural, RecreaUonal and Heritage Lands Support agriculture and locally-‐grown food consump=on through protecUon and preservaUon of farmland. Protect and preserve cultural landscapes and historic sites through incenUves, acquisiUon or easements and provide access to open space best supporUng park development and land preservaUon. 10) Make Decisions within a Regional Framework Maintain up-‐to-‐date, coordinated local, regional and state plans that reflect these principles and can provide a regional framework for making decisions about capital investments, programs, regula=ons and development applica=ons. Gather and consider public input.
Goal 3 -‐ PreservaUon and Enhancement of CriUcal State Resources: Ensure that strategies for growth include preservaUon of our State's criUcal natural, agricultural, scenic, recreaUon, and historic resources, recognizing the role they play in improving the quality of life for New Jersey residents and aCrac=ng economic growth. ObjecUves: Provide for the Con=nued Success of the State's Preserva=on Programs Coordinate Func=onal Plans Coordinate State Preserva=on and Economic Development Ini=a=ves Strengthen and Expand Regional and Municipal Land Use Tools Key Features of Plan: Advocacy for Revisions to Municipal TDR and long-‐term funding solu=ons for land preserva=on
Goals, ObjecUves & Strategies
Goal 4 -‐ TacUcal Alignment of Government: Enable effec=ve resource allocaUon, coordinaUon, cooperaUon and communicaUon among those who play a role in mee=ng the mission of this Strategic Plan. ObjecUves: Cohesive State Government Connect Spending to the State’s Goals and Values Re-‐focus the State Planning Commission for Local Government Coordina=on Reposi=on the Office for Planning Advocacy Key Strategies: State Implementa=on Steering CommiCee, Garden State Fund Department Strategic Plans
Goals, ObjecUves & Strategies
Aligning “Water Resource Management”
…Where we are today…
Waste Water Management Planning-‐Mapping all the Sewer Service areas in all 21 CounUes
• On January 17, 2012, Governor ChrisUe signed into law Senate Bill No. 3156, which extends the effecUve period of exisUng sewer service areas.
• Within 180 days of the law being signed all 21 counUes must submit a map of the sewer service areas within their county taking into account that Environmental SensiUve Areas cannot be proposed for service.
• Aoer the map is submiied but not before May 17, 2012 the bill allows for site specific amendments and revisions to WMPs and Water Quality Management Plans pending DEP approval of new WMPs.
• Many county maps have been submiied and public hearings will start in early June 2012. All Sewer Service Area Maps must be submiied by July 15, 2012.
• The Department is conducUng Stakeholder MeeUngs with affected and interested parUes on future changes to the WQMP rules 7:15. InformaUon is available on the Department’s Transparency website.
Somerset County FWSA Map
Current Somerset SSA 103,709 Acres
Draft Somerset SSA 91,056 Acres
Somerset SSA removed 12,653 Acres (12.2 % )
Moving Forward: Goals
• Regional Approach – Watershed Management?? – What we are learning from Barnegat Bay model – Holis=c Strategies
• Tac=cal Alignment – Local partners – Regulated community – NGOs
Process going forward • External stakeholder mee=ngs through the summer
• Internal cross program ac=on team • Historic research • Best Management Prac=ce Models • KEY: Comprehensive Approach-‐ not a rewrite of exis=ng rules – SWOT concepts-‐ not rules – Iden=fy current rules that carry our goals – Criteria Based approach
New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtecUon
Office of Water Resource Management
(609) 292-‐4543
www.nj.gov/dep
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