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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that, following a productive meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the agency has agreed to engage with New Jersey state leaders—including Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)—to address growing concerns surrounding the New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJPACT) regulations and their impact on coastal communities.

"We all support protecting our environment, but these regulations are based on extreme, worst-case scenarios that do not reflect reality and could do real damage to the future of the Jersey Shore," said Congressman Van Drew. "The NJPACT rules significantly expand flood zones, restrict construction, and place costly requirements on homebuilders and small businesses which will only make it more difficult for families to afford to live and work in our coastal communities. I made it clear that South Jersey cannot absorb these regulations as they stand, and the EPA listened. They have committed to discussing this with the state and urging a more moderate, workable approach. I will continue to keep the pressure on to ensure we see real solutions that both protect our beautiful shores and support investment in our future."