Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.

Summary

The bill establishes an Abandoned Mine Reclamation Transportation and Utility Protection Program within the New Jersey Department of Transportation. It requires the DOT to map, rank, and plan remediation of abandoned mines that could damage roads, bridges, transit facilities, and utility systems, and creates a special fund to pay for those projects. Property owners are notified before any entry, but the state can act if owners are unknown or refuse access.

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