Exempts municipalities from stream cleaning permit fees.

This bill exempts municipalities in New Jersey from paying fees associated with stream cleaning permits. It directly affects local governments that wish to remove debris, sediments, or garbage from streams within their jurisdiction. The legislation requires these municipalities to submit a written notice and a certification from a licensed professional engineer detailing the project scope and confirming that work will not alter the natural stream bed or banks. Additionally, the bill sets specific conditions for sediment removal, such as limiting projects to streams that are not endangered species habitats and ensuring the stream corridor is located entirely within the municipality's boundaries. State agencies retain the authority to review applications and deny permits within 15 to 60 days if they identify circumstances that mandate stopping the work.