Establishes Office of River Maintenance in DEP; repeals P.L.1993, c.376 concerning stream cleaning activities.

This bill establishes a new Office of River Maintenance within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to manage all state-level stream cleaning and bank stabilization projects. The office will handle activities like removing debris from natural streams (for flood control) and restoring eroded riverbanks, following specific environmental protections such as preserving vegetation and avoiding harm to endangered species habitats. Crucially, projects conducted by this office will not require additional DEP permits or approvals under other state laws. The office must also submit annual reports to the legislature detailing all projects, costs, and future plans.