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Gov. Sherrill Delays Shoreline REAL Rule, Orders Review

6/2/2026

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Governor Mikie Sherrill delayed the REAL rule a year and ordered a review.
The rule, adopted in January under Governor Phil Murphy, was slated for July 20.
DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak said the review will streamline permitting and aid resilient development.
Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Senator Paul Sarlo praised the delay, while environmental groups called it dangerous, arguing the rule would require shore homes four feet higher than FEMA standards.

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Story summary

Governor Mikie Sherrill delayed the REAL rule a year and ordered a review.
The rule, adopted in January under Governor Phil Murphy, was slated for July 20.
DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak said the review will streamline permitting and aid resilient development.
Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Senator Paul Sarlo praised the delay, while environmental groups called it dangerous, arguing the rule would require shore homes four feet higher than FEMA standards.