This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) specifically for the dredging and restoration of the Peckman River. The funds will be allocated to the Townships of Cedar Grove, Little Falls, Verona, and the Borough of Woodland Park, following an application process established by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. The municipalities are required to submit a joint application that outlines their plan for the project, which includes activities such as dredging, restoration, cleaning, and desnagging, all in accordance with the Statewide general permit.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the DEP will waive any permit fees associated with activities that align with the Statewide general permit for the Peckman River project. This financial support aims to enhance the environmental management of the river, which is a tributary of the Passaic River, benefiting the communities involved. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.