NJ S128

Bill

NJ S128

Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
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 prohibits the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) from making 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 that is located in or within 1,000 feet of certain freshwater, coastal, or tidal wetlands or water bodies. The bill requires the Governor to consult with the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency before granting any exception to this prohibition. The bill also requires NJT to obtain all applicable federal, state, county, and local permits and approvals before the Governor can consider authorizing any such major changes to a rail yard.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Jim Holzapfel (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S128

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S128
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/128_I1.HTM
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/128_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/128_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1077	Requires DOH to develop and implement plan to improve access to perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening.	Substituted by S705 (1R)	Carry Over
A1634	Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Same As
A6045	Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee	Carry Over
S2094	Prohibits dumping dredge spoils on and around certain islands without municipal approval.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee	Carry Over
S4095	Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee	Carry Over

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