NJ S745

Permits construction of energy transmission and distribution infrastructure (lines, cables, equipment) on preserved farmland in New Jersey with landowner approval, provided no energy generating facilities are placed on the farm itself

Requires transmission components to be located within a 50-foot right-of-way positioned as close as practical to the edge of preserved farmland, with underground installations at depths greater than 3 feet

Allows automatic approval without State Agriculture Development Committee review for projects meeting the specified requirements; non-conforming projects require committee application with 90-day decision timeline

Prohibits the committee from charging application fees and requires it to balance agricultural production needs against state energy needs when making decisions

Maintains compliance with Pinelands Protection Act standards for any projects within the designated pinelands area