This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) specifically for the dredging and restoration of the Peckman River. The funding will be allocated among 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 includes their plan for the dredging and restoration project, which encompasses activities such as dredging, cleaning, and desnagging, 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 initiative aims to enhance the environmental management of the river, which is a tributary of the Passaic River, and to support the municipalities involved in the restoration efforts. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.