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NJ S1163
NJ S1163Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Passaic River.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill appropriates an additional $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to be provided as State Aid to the Township of Fairfield in Essex County for the dredging and restoration of the Passaic River. A portion of the Passaic River flows through the Township of Fairfield in Essex County. The bill requires the supplemental appropriation to be allocated to that municipality. The bill directs the municipality to file a plan with the commissioner, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, including such information as the commissioner may deem necessary. The bill further provides that: 1) The Township of Fairfield (Essex County) Passaic River Dredging and Restoration Project would include the dredging, restoration, cleaning, desnagging, and any other purpose or activity consistent with the Statewide general permit issued for the dredging and restoration of the Passaic River, and provided for in the municipality's plan submitted to the commissioner; and 2) the DEP would be required to waive any permit fee for any activity consistent with the Statewide general permit issued for the dredging and restoration of the Passaic River, and provided for in the municipality's plan submitted to the commissioner.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $500,000 from the state's General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to be given as State Aid to the Township of Fairfield in Essex County for the specific purpose of dredging and restoring a portion of the Passaic River that flows through their municipality. The Township of Fairfield must submit a plan to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection detailing the project, which can include activities like dredging, cleaning, and removing debris, as long as they are consistent with a general permit already issued for Passaic River restoration. Furthermore, the DEP will waive any permit fees for these approved activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1163 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1163_I1.HTM |
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