(This story, in slightly different form, originally appeared inthe New Jersey LawJournal.)

More than three years have now passed since the Highlands WaterProtection and Planning Act (the Highlands Law) was approved in thewaning days of the McGreevey administration. One of the HighlandsLaw's principal requirements was that the Highlands Council prepareand adopt a regional master plan within 18 months of the Council'sfirst meeting.

On Nov. 30, 2006, several months behind schedule, the councilreleased its initial draft RMP. That effort was soundly criticizedby landowner, development and environmental interests. With noallies in sight, the proposal failed to secure sufficient tractionand did not proceed to adoption.

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