The plan details recommended procedures for the construction of mental retardation facilities in New Jersey. The Mental Retardation Planning Board and State Board of Control are described and members listed. Stated are methods of administration of the planning and construction program, and the basic program goals and policies. Four major regions of the state are delineated for planning purposes. Existing Services and Facilities are inventoried in detail. The final chapter outlines assigned priorities for construction applications from the four service regions. (KW)