Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.
This bill allocates $500,000 in additional state funding from the General Fund to the Township of Fairfield in Essex County specifically for dredging and restoring the Passaic River within its borders. The funds must be used for activities including dredging, cleaning, and restoration as outlined in a plan submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP is required to waive permit fees for these activities under the Statewide general permit for Passaic River projects. The bill directs the township to file a detailed plan with the DEP before receiving the funds.
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Introduced Mar 4, 2024
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Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Kristin Corrado
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