TAKE NOTICE that applications for authorization under a NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit under a Hardship Exception (installation of conduit within 10 feet of the top of bank of a regulated water under N.J.A.C. 7:13-12.8 Requirements for a Utility Line) and NJDEP Freshwater Wetlands General Permit 2 have been submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Resource Protection for the development described below. Applicant: New Jersey Turnpike Authority Project Name: Contract No. T200.695 Lighting Improvements at Turnpike Interchanges 68-70B, Mileposts 117.8 to 120.3 Project Description: Replacing of existing wires, high-pressure sodium (HPS) luminaires with light-emitting diodes (LED) luminaires, light poles, conduits, and lighting standards; replacement of load centers, and repair of tower lighting foundations. Project Street Address: New Jersey Turnpike, Mileposts 117.8 to 120.3 Block and Lot: NJTA Right-of-Way Municipalities: Village of Ridgefield Park, Township of Teaneck, Borough of Leonia County: Bergen County The complete permit application packages can be reviewed at either the municipal clerk's office of the municipality in which the site subject to the application is located, or by appointment at the Department's Trenton Office. In addition, an electronic copy of the initial application can be provided via an online OPRA Record Request at https://www.nj.gov/dep/opra/opraform.html. The Department of Environmental Protection welcomes comments and any information that you may provide concerning the proposed development and site. Please submit your written comments within 15 calendar days of receiving this letter to: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Resource Protection P.O. Box 420, Code 501-02A 501 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Attn: Village of Ridgefield Park, Township of Teaneck, and Borough of Leonia Supervisors May 28 2026 LNYS0511412 $39.60