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NJ A778
NJ A778Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 that is located within certain environmentally sensitive areas, such as the coastal area, the Barnegat Bay Estuary watershed, or near freshwater or coastal wetlands and tidal water bodies. The Governor can only authorize such changes after consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the NJT must first obtain all required federal, state, county, and local permits and approvals. The bill defines "major alteration, renovation, improvement, upgrade, or addition to a rail yard" broadly and gives the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to further define it through regulations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A778 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/778_I1.HTM |
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