A 5672 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes abandoned mine reclamation program in DEP.

This bill establishes a new Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). It requires the DEP to develop a statewide plan mapping all abandoned mines, identifying the most dangerous sites (like those threatening structures or water quality), and creating a ranked list of reclamation projects. The program will use a new "Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Fund" to finance projects - either through direct DEP action, grants to municipalities, or private landowners - without requiring property owners to pay. The fund will collect federal grants, state appropriations, and donations to address risks like mine subsidence and water degradation across the state.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 15, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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