New Jersey A1546 mandates underground structural assessments for public highway and transportation projects near mines.
New Jersey A1546 requires entities to conduct underground structural assessments before starting public highway or transportation projects near mines. The bill aims to prevent damage from mine subsidence and ensure public safety. Entities must submit assessments to the Department of Transportation, which will make them available to relevant agencies. High-risk mines require post-construction monitoring plans. The bill also mandates the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to issue risk-based guidance for mine proximity evaluations.
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