The Township Committee shall consider the report of
the Planning Board, and if satisfied that the best interests of the
Township are assured, it shall, within 45 days from receipt of the
Planning Board report, direct the issuance of a sand and gravel extraction
permit. Alternatively, if the Township Committee does not expressly
disapprove a favorable report of the Planning Board within 45 days
after its receipt, then this shall be deemed to be and shall be a
direction to issue the permit.