MILAM/ALBANO BILL TO ENHANCE WATERFRONT SECURITY & SAFETY CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

Measure Would Prevent Access To Beachfront Areas Near Military Bases, Plants, Ports

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Matthew W. Milam and Nelson T. Albano sponsored to enhance security at waterfront areas near military, industrial, energy, transportation and port facilities was today released by the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

MILAM/ALBANO BILL TO ENHANCE WATERFRONT SECURITY & SAFETY CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL

Measure Would Prevent Access To Beachfront Areas Near Military Bases, Plants, Ports

(TRENTON) - Legislation Assemblymen Matthew W. Milam and Nelson T. Albano sponsored to enhance security at waterfront areas near military, industrial, energy, transportation and port facilities was today released by the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee.

VAN DREW BILL HALTING DEP ACCESS RULES TO MARINAS SIGNED INTO LAW

Measure Would Create Moratorium on Broad New Access Rules Deemed Too Drastic by Marina Owners

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew which will delay implementation of new Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rules to give the public broad access to private marina facilities in New Jersey was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.

“The public has a right to access their waterways, but private marinas are an important part of the shore’s tourism economy,” said Senator Van Drew, D-Cape May and Cumberland. “Each marina is not created the same, and owners need time to develop plans which address the unique issues surrounding access at their facility, including public safety, site operation, and geographic location. A delay in the implementation of DEP’s public access rules is simply a matter of fairness to people who’ve invested a lot of time and capital in the Jersey Shore.”