Phase 0 - Regulatory Audit

Generate the Phase 0 Regulatory Audit report.

Use the uploaded New Jersey Stormwater Management Rules documents (N.J.A.C. 7:8 – January 2026 and July 2023 versions) as reference material.

Compare the regulatory requirements between the two versions and identify meaningful regulatory updates.

Focus on: • structural changes to the rules • changes to definitions • updates to stormwater design requirements • changes affecting BMP implementation

Output: Write a structured technical summary explaining the regulatory changes between the 2023 and 2026 versions.

Organize the response into sections: 1. Structural Changes to the Rule 2. Updated Design Requirements 3. New or Modified Definitions 4. Implications for Stormwater Engineering Practice

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Required Documents: - n.j.a.c.7-8-jan-2026.pdf - n.j.a.c.7-8-july-2023.pdf