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All currently effective NJBPU rules are available from the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and LexisNexis^®. The statutes under which NJBPU is granted its authority are N.J.S.A. 48:1 et seq. These statutes may be accessed at Rutgers Law Library. This website's statutory database is updated daily by the Law Library of the Rutgers School of Law - Newark. The Rutgers Law Library website's rules database is updated by LexisNexis concurrently with the publication of the printed updates to the New Jersey Administrative Code, to which updates are published two weeks after publication of the New Jersey Register issue containing the rule changes included in the update.

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). Written comments are due on October 14, 2022.

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

Re-adoption: N.J.A.C. 14:7, Notice of Readoption, Natural Gas Pipelines. Readopted on December 16, 2015 at 48 N.J.R. 139(b), posted in the NJ Register on January 19, 2016, expiration date of December 16, 2022.

Proposed Readoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:7, Proposed New Rule N.J.A.C. 14:7-1.19, Natural Gas Pipelines. Proposed on October 17, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1947 (a). Comments due by December 16, 2022.

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.

Draft Notice of Draft Proposed New Rules: N.J.A.C. 14:8-11, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Minimum Filing Requirements, Comment are due April 10, 2021.

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). Comment due by January 15, 2021.

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). Comments due by January 15, 2021.

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). Comment due by February 5, 2021.

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). Comments due by April 7, 2023.

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). Comments are due on May 19, 2023.

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). Comments due by April 7, 2023.

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). Comments are due on May 19, 2023.

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

Re-adoption with Amendments: N.J.A.C. 14:17, Adopted New Rule: N.J.A.C. 14:17-8.5, Rules of Practice and Procedures of the Office of Cable Television. Adopted on March 24, 2017 at 49 N.J.R.1097(a), posted in NJ Register on May 1, 2017, expiration date of March 24, 2024.

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.

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.

Inactive (Expired) Rules:

None at this time.

Petitions for Rulemaking:

Larry S. Loigman Petition for Rulemaking

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking Energy, Reliability and Security, N.J.A.C. 14:3-3.7 and 3A.7; and 14:5-8.11 and 8.12. Posted in the NJ Register on December 21, 2020 at 52 N.J.R.2209(a).

Energy, Reliability and Security, Notice of Denial of Petition for Rulemaking N.J.A.C. 14:3-3.7 and 3A.7; and 14:5-8.11 and 8.12. Posted in the NJ Register on March 1, 2021 at 53 N.J.R. 385(a).

In the Matter of the Verified Petition of the Retail Energy Supply Association for a Rulemaking Proceeding regarding Pass-Through of Costs of Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard by Third Party Suppliers

Notice of Receipt of the Petition for Rulemaking Fixed Price Contracts, N.J.A.C. 14:4-7.6. Posted in the NJ Register on May 16, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 949(b)

Notice of Action on Petition for Rulemaking Energy, Reliability, and Security, N.J.A.C. 14:4-7.6. Posted in the NJ Register on July 18, 2022 at 54 N.J.R. 1449(b)