NJDOT proposes creation of an
"I Boat NJ" program

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has newly proposed N.J.A.C. 16:63 which would create the I BOAT NJ Program within the Office of Maritime Resources and would establish the procedures to apply for I BOAT NJ Program funding. Under this program, applicants would be eligible to apply for grant funding to promote, improve or enhance the marine industry in New Jersey for the benefit of the general boating public.

It is the goal of I BOAT NJ to return fees paid by the boating community in the form of grant opportunities. Funding for this program is authorized by the Legislature. To be eligible for funding, projects should specifically be geared toward planning, developing, constructing, improving, advocating or otherwise assisting the boating and marine-trade industry in New Jersey.

The proposed rule appeared in the March 1, 2004 issue of the New Jersey Register. The public has until April 30, 2004 to comment on the proposal. Persons wishing to comment on the proposal must provide their comments in writing to Miriam Crum, Administrative Practice Officer, NJ Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, PO Box 600, Trenton, NJ 08625-0600. Fax: (609) 530-3841. Comments must be postmarked or sent by fax on or before April 30, 2004, which is the close of the 60-day public comment period.

Comments submitted to the Department on the proposed rulemaking are public records and are available for public inspection by prior appointment during normal Department business hours.