Establishes Municipal Flood Management Assistance Program in DEP.

This bill establishes a new grant program within New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help municipalities address flood risks. It directly affects all New Jersey municipalities by providing funding for flood risk assessments, structural solutions (like dikes and permeable pavements), emergency planning, public education, and sustainable infrastructure projects. The program requires the DEP to develop application guidelines, set eligibility criteria, prioritize communities in greatest need, and designate acceptable grant uses. Municipalities receiving funds must report on their use of funds and progress, while the DEP must submit annual effectiveness reports to the Governor and Legislature. The program aims to reduce flood impacts through concrete tools like flood mapping, vulnerability assessments, and technical assistance for resilient land-use planning.