Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.
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Overview
This bill restricts New Jersey Transit (NJT) from making significant changes to rail yards located near sensitive environmental areas. Specifically, it prohibits alterations to yards within the coastal area, those impacting the Barnegat Bay Estuary watershed, or those within 1,000 feet of certain wetlands and tidal waters. NJT must obtain Governor approval and necessary permits before undertaking such changes, ensuring environmental protections are maintained. The bill also establishes a process for determining what constitutes a ‘major alteration’ to a rail yard.
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