Environment

Waiver Goodbye to Environmental Protection 

When looking at the waiver rule in light of the Governor's Executive Orders-no state rule stricter than federal standards, economic balance in rulemaking- the DEP Commissioner can waive compliance with any rule, regulation or permit. If a rule is considered burdensome, conflicts with other rules, or the Department believes some net environmental benefit that is not defined can be achieved, rule provisions and standards can be waived.