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

The bill establishes the Office of River Maintenance within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This office will be responsible for conducting stream cleaning and desnagging projects, as well as bank stabilization or restoration projects. These projects aim to improve the use or function of streams for flood control. The office will not require permits, approvals, or other authorizations from the DEP for these projects. The office will also administer and enforce related state and federal laws.

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

The bill establishes the Office of River Maintenance within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This office will be responsible for conducting stream cleaning and desnagging projects, as well as bank stabilization or restoration projects. These projects aim to improve the use or function of streams for flood control. The office will not require permits, approvals, or other authorizations from the DEP for these projects. The office will also administer and enforce related state and federal laws.