Purpose and Scope: This study is authorized by a resolution of the Committee of Public Works and Transportation of the U.S. House of Representatives, adopted 1 August 1990, which allows for a study to focus on measures including, but not limited to, renourishment, dune & beach fill profile changes, potential measures to reduce risk of damages from coastal storm events, including hurricanes and nor’easters; and Section 216 of the River and Harbor and Flood Control Act of 1970 (PL 91-611), which allows for review of the existing project, and modifications to the project to provide erosion control and storm damage prevention.

Study Authorization:  In accordance with the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 (PL 177-43) (DRSAA), the study will be funded at 100% federal expense to the extent that appropriations provided under the Investigations heading of the DRSAA are available.

Non-Federal Sponsor: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)

Study Area: See attached study area map.