Prohibits NJT from making major alterations to rail yards located near certain environmentally sensitive areas.

This bill prohibits the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) from making major changes to rail yards located near environmentally sensitive areas. Specifically, it blocks alterations within coastal zones, areas draining into Barnegat Bay or EPA-designated priority wetlands, or within 1,000 feet of freshwater/coastal wetlands or tidal water bodies. NJT may only proceed with such projects if the Governor grants written authorization after consulting the Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The law applies to projects requiring environmental permits submitted after March 31, 2022.