N.J. Stat. Ann. § 13:13-12.9a

The Division of Water Policy and Supply of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development shall cause a notice of every public hearing required to be held pursuant to section 1 of the act to which this act is supplementary to be given by mail at least 10 days prior to such public hearing to every county and municipality wherein any part of the Delaware and Raritan canal is located or which abuts said canal and to every person whose property abuts said canal and to every user of the water of said canal provided, on or before January 1 in each year, a written request for notice of such public hearings is filed with the Division of Water Policy and Supply.