Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.
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Overview
This bill establishes programs and funding within the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to address abandoned mines. It creates the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Transportation and Utility Protection Program within the DOT and the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Environment Protection Program within the DEP. These programs aim to protect New Jersey citizens and infrastructure from the hazards posed by abandoned mines, including subsidence, by developing reclamation plans and undertaking reclamation projects. The bill also establishes dedicated funding sources to support these efforts.
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