A state court has struck down a New Jersey water permit approval, ruling that regulators acted unlawfully in their decision-making process. The ruling calls the permit grant "arbitrary and capricious," suggesting the agency failed to follow proper procedures or justify its approval. Legal experts say the case could set a precedent for how environmental permits are reviewed under state law. The decision may force regulators to reexamine similar approvals moving forward.
The ruling centered on the granting of a water permit by New Jersey regulators, a decision the court described as “arbitrary and capricious.” ...
