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FirstGov.gov for Businesses and Nonprofits: State Filings for Nonprofits
Incorporating Your Nonprofit Organization in Your State ... Important Notices Privacy Contact Us Suggest-A-Link Link to Us ... or call 1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636) ... [Read More]
State of New Jersey | web accessibility policy
In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to reflect the newly emerging focus on technology. The amended act added provisions requiring federal agencies' electronic and information technology be accessible to persons with disabilities, including employees and members of the public. The law applies to all federal agencies as they develop, procure, maintain, and/or use electronic and information technology. In addition, Section 508 of the act also assures that people with disabilities in the general public have equal access to federal government information. While state governments are not directly subject to Section 508, Section 504 of the Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in any federally funded programs or activities. It requires that programs receiving federal funds must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. And while Section 504 does not specifically address electronic and information technology accessibility issues, it may be in ... [Read More]
NJDEP Guidance for the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act
On August 10, 2004, the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act was signed. This historic law protects drinking water for over 5.4 million people and helps preserve New Jersey's dwindling open space. Use this Web site to familiarize yourself with the new legislation and how the DEP is implementing it's regulatory program. The information provided here can assist homeowners, property owners, builders, and municipalities in determining if a project is located in the Highlands Region, what exemption criteria may apply and development standards that may be required. ... [Read More]
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
The DEP is currently working closely with the State Planning Commission to incorporate key environmental data into the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan’s policy map. These new rules will be proposed shortly, and will coordinate with the State Plan’s policy map and planning process. ... From the scenic hills of the Highlands to the sandy coastline of southern Cape May, New Jersey is blessed with a wealth of precious natural resources and unique landscapes. It is also the nation’s most densely populated state, and the most developed. Yet, new development claims another 50 acres every day, and 40 percent of this growth is occurring in critical natural resource areas and other environmental sensitive lands that must be preserved and protected. ... [Read More]
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Important Notices Privacy Contact Us Suggest-A-Link Link to Us ... or call 1 (800) FED INFO (1-800-333-4636) ... North Carolina ... [Read More]
New Jersey Credit Discrimination Laws (5/31/85)
A bill in the New Jersey Senate that would incorporate someprovisions of federal credit laws into state law would provideadditional protection to consumers, according to the FederalTrade Commission staff. However, the FTC staff said that to theextent the proposed legislation exceeds federal requirements, "itmay present compliance problems and impose costs on creditorswithout compensating benefits to consumers." The bill (S.B. No. 2035) would amend New Jersey's lawsagainst credit discrimination by incorporating certain provisionsof the FTC-enforced Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). TheECOA prohibits creditors from discriminating against creditapplicants on the basis of sex, race, marital status, nationalorigin, religion or age. It also prohibits creditors fromfailing to consider income consumers receive from part-timeemployment, retirement benefits, alimony or child support andrequires creditors to tell consumers why they turned down creditapplications. The New Jersey bill ... [Read More]
State of New Jersey - Executive Orders
That in order to facilitate the security on the trains and throughout the State of New Jersey, in accordance with the Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact, N.J.S.A. 38A:20-3, that mutual aid is requested of New York State and New York City law enforcement officers, to provide enhanced security on trains exiting and returning to the State of New York, and such officers are hereby granted all law enforcement powers while providing enhanced security on the trains and in the train stations in the State of New Jersey, including the power of arrest. ... [Read More]
Working Toward the Future with Our Children - The Education Technology Plan for New Jersey
Intense professional development means ongoing, sustained training that may include a series of workshops on one topic, in-class mentoring, online mentoring, mentoring in district or within the school, online workshops and courses, and regularly scheduled workshops that directly pertain to recognized needs. Skill development must be reinforced through in-class assistance and support. Additional guidance with lesson plans, teaching strategies, and problem-solving is needed in class. A mentor whether in-class, online or via videoconference, is an individuals that will lend support to the classroom teacher. The mentor has expert knowledge with using technology in the classroom and can help teachers informally through one-on-one partnerships. A mentor will provide advice and support to the teacher and might assist in dealing with challenges in the classroom where an outside perspective is helpful. ... [Read More]
NJ Department of Community Affairs
As Chair of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, Levin has further demonstrated her commitment to balancing environmental preservation with economic development. Under her leadership, the Commission approved the first revision of Meadowlands Master Plan in more than 30 years, preserving 8,400 acres of open space and targeting 3,078 acres of blighted land for redevelopment. Commissioner Levin was also instrumental in coordinating the Meadowlands Golf Redevelopment Project, which will turn 785 acres of landfills and blighted land into a $1.1 billion environmentally friendly and economically beneficial golf village in the heart of the Meadowlands District. ... [Read More]
NJDEP Land Use Regulation Program (LURP)
(includes CAFRA, Waterfront Development and Coastal Wetlands) - New Jersey's coastline is a rich, diverse fabric of natural wonders that improve our quality of life and enrich our economy. Businesses, tourists, and residents are drawn to New Jersey's coast for its many economic and recreational opportunities. Hasty, uncoordinated development along the New Jersey shore has already had an impact on this fragile ecosystem. ... The management of New Jersey's lands plays and important role in the DEP's overall environmental protection strategy. What we do to our land is intimately tied to our drinking water quality, wildlife habitat, potential for flooding, our recreational open space and tourism, and many other important quality of life issues. ... [Read More]
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