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What changed in environmental, land-use and permitting rules for development in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania: what happened, who is affected and the next date that matters.
- MediumNew Jersey
Federal: Highway, transit and rail agencies finalize new environmental review rules, in force September 1, 2026
The Federal Highway, Transit and Railroad administrations made their post-CEQ review rules final on September 1, 2026. They govern highway, transit and rail projects in all four states. Exclusion cost thresholds rise to $6 million and $35 million.
- MediumNew Jersey
New Jersey Supreme Court agrees to review the state's environmental justice permit rules
The Court granted review in July 2026 of the rules that can require denial of permits for new facilities in overburdened communities. The Appellate Division upheld them on January 5, 2026. No stay of the rules was reported; the questions include facilities next to such communities and what counts as a new facility.
In courtEnvironmental review & justice - MediumNew Jersey
New Jersey's top court will review environmental justice permit rules, which remain in force meanwhile
The appeal tests how the rules reach facilities next to overburdened communities and which operations count as new facilities that can be denied permits.
In courtEnvironmental review & justice