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NJ A3157
NJ A3157Establishes requirements for newly installed and replacement electric utility poles and transmission towers.
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Introduced
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt standards to require that electric public utilities installing new or replacement electric distribution utility poles install the highest class of wood poles. The bill provides that the utilities may install poles constructed of a material other than wood provided that any such material of the highest class or grade, as appropriate. The bill also requires that the BPU adopt standards, consistent with federal law, concerning the installation of new or replacement transmission towers. The standards require that the utilities install towers constructed of the highest class or grade of material, as appropriate. The BPU is directed to reference applicable national electrical standards in its classification of electric distribution utility poles and transmission towers.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt standards that mandate electric public utilities installing new or replacement electric distribution utility poles to use the highest class of wood poles, or to use the highest class or grade of material if using a non-wood material. The bill also requires the BPU to adopt standards, consistent with federal law, for the installation of new or replacement transmission towers, which must be constructed using the highest class or grade of material. The BPU is directed to reference applicable national electrical standards in its classification of electric distribution utility poles and transmission towers.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3157 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3157_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3157_I1.PDF |
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