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NJ S644

NJ S644
Requires BPU to adopt regulations allowing wastewater utilities to impose wastewater system improvement charge.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would authorize the Board of Public Utilities (board) to adopt rules and regulations that authorize a rate recovery mechanism to allow a wastewater utility to impose a wastewater system improvement charge for the costs of rehabilitating, improving, or replacing wastewater infrastructure. The board has already adopted regulations that allow water supply utilities to impose a distribution system improvement charge at N.J.A.C.14:9-10.1 et seq. This bill would require the adoption of similar regulations applicable to wastewater utilities. The adoption of regulations applicable to wastewater utilities would accelerate the rehabilitation, improvement, or replacement of deteriorating or failing wastewater infrastructure.

AI Summary

This bill would authorize the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to adopt regulations allowing wastewater utilities to impose a wastewater system improvement charge to cover the costs of rehabilitating, improving, or replacing their wastewater infrastructure. The bill is similar to existing regulations that allow water supply utilities to impose a distribution system improvement charge, and it aims to accelerate the rehabilitation and replacement of deteriorating or failing wastewater systems across the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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