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 bill outlines that the municipalities must submit a joint application that includes their plan for the dredging and restoration project, which will help determine the funding distribution among them.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Peckman River Dredging and Restoration Project will encompass various activities such as dredging, restoration, cleaning, and desnagging, all in accordance with the Statewide general permit for the project. Furthermore, it mandates that the DEP waive any permit fees associated with activities that align with the general permit and the municipalities' joint plan. This legislation is intended to enhance the environmental management of the Peckman River and support the involved municipalities in their restoration efforts.