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NJ A1634
NJ A1634Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit the New Jersey Transit Corporation from making any major alterations, renovations, improvements, upgrades, or additions to any rail yard: (1) which is located within the coastal area as defined and regulated by the "Coastal Area Facility Review Act" (CAFRA); (2) from which surface water or groundwater flows into the watershed of the Barnegat Bay Estuary or into wetlands designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to be priority wetlands; and (3) any portion of which is located in, or within 1,000 feet of: (a) a freshwater wetland or freshwater wetland transition area; (b) a coastal or tidal wetland or coastal or tidal wetland buffer or transition area; or (c) a tidal water body. Exceptions to the bill's prohibition would be allowed only by express written authorization of the Governor, following consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) from making any major alterations, renovations, improvements, upgrades, or additions to any rail yard located within the coastal area regulated by the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), from which surface water or groundwater flows into the Barnegat Bay Estuary or designated priority wetlands, or within 1,000 feet of certain freshwater, coastal, or tidal wetlands or water bodies, unless expressly authorized in writing by the Governor after consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The bill also outlines the requirements for NJT to obtain all applicable federal, state, county, and local permits and approvals before seeking the Governor's authorization, and gives the Governor the discretion to refuse to authorize such major alterations for any reason.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1634 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1634_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1634_I1.PDF |
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