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

This bill prohibits New Jersey Transit (NJT) from making major rail yard changes - such as adding tracks, building fuel tanks, or upgrading facilities - near environmentally sensitive areas. It specifically applies to rail yards located within coastal zones, in the Barnegat Bay watershed, or within 1,000 feet of freshwater wetlands, coastal wetlands, or tidal water bodies. NJT must obtain the Governor’s written authorization after consulting the Department of Environmental Protection and EPA before proceeding with such projects. The law applies to any rail yard modifications requiring permits submitted after March 31, 2022.