N.J.S. § 27:1A-77 Definitions Relative to Maritime Transportation

• Library: New Jersey Permanent Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through L. 2023, c. 194.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.J.S. § 27:1A-77

As used in this act:

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation.

"Department" means the Department of Transportation.

"Dredging and dredging related projects" means the removal of sand, silt, mud, clay, rock, or other material from the bottom of a waterway in order to maintain or deepen navigation channels and berths, related infrastructure development of such a project, the management of the dredged material through decontamination, acceptable placement or beneficial use, and the potential funding of such projects as necessary to support New Jersey's maritime industry.

"Marine transportation system" means navigable channels, berths, terminals and related intermodal transportation infrastructure, facilities and equipment, sediment and dredged materials management programs, shipping, receiving, cargo-movement and tracking, aides to navigation, intelligent and vessel transportation systems, and such related activities which promote the efficient operation, environmental integrity, and economic development of New Jersey's maritime industry.