Establishes special dredging account; directs $5,000,000 of sales tax collected annually be deposited therein; directs DEP to administer account and dredging program with certain requirements.
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This bill creates a special account to fund dredging projects in New Jersey waterways outside of the Port of New Jersey. It will dedicate $5 million annually from sales tax revenue to this account, managed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP will use the funds to dredge both designated and non-designated waterways, prioritizing those providing boat access to coastal communities, with at least 25% of the funds allocated to waterways that offer boat access to residential areas. The bill also requires the DEP to establish and update lists of eligible waterways and prioritize dredging projects, seeking input from local communities.
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