Bill > A3451

This bill proposes to abolish the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor and transfer its functions and duties to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, an interstate agency that manages transportation and commerce infrastructure in the region. The bill's findings indicate that while there's a continued need to regulate port operations for fairness and safety, the Waterfront Commission has become an impediment due to perceived over-regulation and corruption, and that other federal and state agencies already oversee port activities. The Port Authority, being a larger and more established entity, is seen as better positioned to handle these responsibilities efficiently. The bill outlines the process for New Jersey's Governor to enter into a supplemental agreement with New York to dissolve the Waterfront Commission compact and seeks Congressional consent for these changes, effectively consolidating regulatory oversight of the port under the Port Authority.