Department of Transportation proposing amendments and new rules on the Rail Freight Assistance Program

(Trenton) - The New Jersey Department of Transportation is proposing notice of amendment and new rules at N.J.A.C. 16:53C, Rail Freight Assistance Program. These rules oversee and financially assist in the acquisition and improvement of New Jersey rail freight facilities, and promote the preservation, improvement and expansion of rail freight service in New Jersey.

The proposal was published in the February 16, 2016 issue of New Jersey Register at 48 N.J.R. 269(a). The comment period ends on April 16, 2016.

Persons wishing to comment on the proposal must provide their comments in writing and may do so using any one of a variety of delivery options, including an online comment form. Send comments to:

Miriam Weeks
Administrative Practice Officer
New Jersey Department of Transportation
PO Box 600, Trenton, NJ 08625-0600 
Fax:  609.530.4638
Email: NJDOTRules@dot.nj.gov
Online: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/rules/comments.shtm

Comments must be postmarked, sent by fax, email, or submitted online on or before April 16, 2016, 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.