N.J. Stat. Ann. § 27:1A-81

7. The commissioner shall investigate and develop alternative funding resources, establish and budget annual State funding in furtherance of maritime initiatives, improve government coordination with the recreational and commercial fishing and boating industries, create regional dredged material disposal facilities, continue development of beneficial use options for dredged material, develop dredging and dredged material technologies, continue development of waterborne transportation targeting congestion relief from highways and reduced air pollution, and implement public education programs as desirable.