The "Liberty State Park Protection Act"; establishes Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and requirements concerning DEP actions related to Liberty State Park.
The Liberty State Park Protection Act establishes a Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and sets requirements for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding actions at Liberty State Park. The bill prohibits the DEP from considering proposals to commercialize, develop, or privatize the park except for limited small-scale commercial activities that enhance visitor experience, such as bike rentals or food concessions. It restricts the DEP from transferring property rights within the 235-acre natural restoration area and Caven Point Peninsula, and requires the DEP to develop a management plan within five years after enactment. The DEP must consult the Advisory Committee before entering into any concession agreements or property transfers, and hold public hearings with 30-day comment periods for proposed changes. The Advisory Committee, composed of park advocates, environmental experts, and community representatives, will review proposals and make recommendations to the DEP.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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