This bill amends current law to permit the construction, installation, and operation of energy project transmission and distribution components on preserved farmland under specific conditions. It allows individuals or entities to undertake such projects as long as the owner of the preserved farmland has granted approval, the facilities are limited to transmission and distribution (not generation), and they are located within a designated right-of-way not exceeding fifty feet in width. The bill outlines various methods for installation, including overhead lines and underground trenches, and stipulates that any additional access required outside the right-of-way must also adhere to width limitations and practical access routes.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a streamlined approval process for uses consistent with its provisions, which do not require prior approval from the State Agricultural Development Committee. However, for uses that do not align with the bill's guidelines, an application must be submitted to the committee, which is obligated to review and respond within 90 days. The committee is also tasked with balancing the need for agricultural land with the state's energy requirements, ensuring that any energy project does not significantly interfere with agricultural production. The bill aims to facilitate energy development while protecting the integrity of preserved farmland in New Jersey.