Grant Project Summary:
New Jersey Meadowlands Commission
Spatially Integrated Coastal Permitting System
September 2002 to August 2003 
Project Summary
The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the NOAA Coastal Services Center
entered into a cooperative agreement to develop a permit processing system
that can provide an effective single electronic interface for government agencies
to deliver smoother and customized services to citizens. The system provides
a "road map" that determines the exact steps required for a particular location
and development type based on the regulatory requirements of each government
agency. This Web-based system simplifies the long process of compliance-required
identification.
NOAA Coastal Services Center's Role
The NOAA Coastal Services Center provided quality control support regarding
federal wetland-related mandates, regulatory documents, and related permit
services. Center employees helped develop the graphic user interface and
ensured that high spectral and spatial resolution remote sensing images were
satisfactorily
integrated using Internet Map Server Technology (ArcIMS). NOAA also provided
a minimal to moderate level of support with Java and Visual Basic programming
languages.
Grantee Overview
The New
Jersey Meadowlands Commission facilitates environmental preservation
and enhancement, promotes high-quality economic development, and provides
solid waste management for the region. The 30.4 square mile Meadowlands District
is located in northern New Jersey, five miles west of New York City in northern
New Jersey. The district encompasses portions of 14 municipalities in two
counties. The commission combines a comprehensive plan for growth that maintains
a positive approach to protecting the region's natural resources. The commission
is committed to preserving the region's history, culture, and economics that
have shaped the communities in which people live and work.
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