Federal officials told a New Jersey court Wednesday that environmental law doesn't yet require them to consider what a building will be used for — only what they're doing to it now.
The Government is obviously playing word games here: the intended use of a building should always be considered.
Just because "environmental law doesn't yet require them to consider what a building will be used for", it is obvious that if you want to have 20,000 cows, for example, some consideration has to be taken for the use of water, (in and out), the foot print of the building, the use of electricity etc.
Perhaps New Jersey lawmakers should address this lack of requirement, IF indeed it is lacking...
and it appears that they are lying :
"Yes, New Jersey environmental law, particularly under the Environmental Justice Law and specific land-use regulations, requires that the eventual use of a building be considered during renovation, especially if it changes the impact on the surrounding community".
This might be a big wrinkle:
"Certificate of Occupancy: A building cannot change its use or occupy a renovated space without a Certificate of Occupancy, as outlined in N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.23, which requires approval of the building's use.
Also:
"Land Use/Exemptions: Exemptions from regulations often depend on keeping the same footprint, but this exemption may not apply if a building is being converted, for example, changing from an agricultural use to a non-agricultural use.
Construction/Zoning Permits: Beyond environmental, almost all renovation work requires zoning approval to ensure the proposed use is permitted, notes Holmdel Township.
Michael, good morning … I just thought I might take a stab to see if you have been tracking any information regarding a facility in Suffolk, VA — or if you can point me in a direction to find out more. I’d attach the link to the local story here but Substack is not letting me. From the story on WAVY TV 10’s web site:
“Community members, civic leaders, clergy, and civil rights organizations from across Suffolk and the greater Hampton Roads region rallied in opposition Thursday to the potential establishment of a Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in a 9,000-square-foot building in Suffolk … Brandon Randleman previously confirmed to 10 On Your Side that ICE is looking to lease the building that is home to a business owned by a man named Johnny Garcia.”
Randleman goes on to make the point that 9000 sq ft is a large building for office space, and DHS/ICE is asking for security fencing and gating around the facility.
You may be interested in my post this week about the court case in Maryland, the popular outpouring against it, downstream harms that could endure for generations, and the hope I take away from bearing witness here: https://remembertheworld.substack.com/p/hope-for-democracy-part-3-downstream
The Government is obviously playing word games here: the intended use of a building should always be considered.
Just because "environmental law doesn't yet require them to consider what a building will be used for", it is obvious that if you want to have 20,000 cows, for example, some consideration has to be taken for the use of water, (in and out), the foot print of the building, the use of electricity etc.
Perhaps New Jersey lawmakers should address this lack of requirement, IF indeed it is lacking...
and it appears that they are lying :
"Yes, New Jersey environmental law, particularly under the Environmental Justice Law and specific land-use regulations, requires that the eventual use of a building be considered during renovation, especially if it changes the impact on the surrounding community".
This might be a big wrinkle:
"Certificate of Occupancy: A building cannot change its use or occupy a renovated space without a Certificate of Occupancy, as outlined in N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.23, which requires approval of the building's use.
Also:
"Land Use/Exemptions: Exemptions from regulations often depend on keeping the same footprint, but this exemption may not apply if a building is being converted, for example, changing from an agricultural use to a non-agricultural use.
Construction/Zoning Permits: Beyond environmental, almost all renovation work requires zoning approval to ensure the proposed use is permitted, notes Holmdel Township.
Michael, good morning … I just thought I might take a stab to see if you have been tracking any information regarding a facility in Suffolk, VA — or if you can point me in a direction to find out more. I’d attach the link to the local story here but Substack is not letting me. From the story on WAVY TV 10’s web site:
“Community members, civic leaders, clergy, and civil rights organizations from across Suffolk and the greater Hampton Roads region rallied in opposition Thursday to the potential establishment of a Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in a 9,000-square-foot building in Suffolk … Brandon Randleman previously confirmed to 10 On Your Side that ICE is looking to lease the building that is home to a business owned by a man named Johnny Garcia.”
Randleman goes on to make the point that 9000 sq ft is a large building for office space, and DHS/ICE is asking for security fencing and gating around the facility.
This is so utterly crazy. The judges have got to see through the government’s flimsy and misleading case.