Implementation of a controversial bill that developers backed was halted so that the public could comment.
"Governor McGreevey ordered a seven-month delay Friday on plans to ease regulations for developers in New Jersey, putting the brakes on one of the administration's most controversial environmental initiatives.With parts of the law due to kick in on Monday, McGreevey issued an executive order calling for more public debate and broadening the range of environmental programs that might be spared from the early deadlines in the new measure."
Thanks to Joel Hirschhorn
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