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NJ A4200
NJ A4200Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.
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Introduced
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DEP and owners of certain reservoirs to implement certain flood control measures; authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoirs levels in response to severe weather events.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to identify reservoirs in the state with a documented record of flooding, study their capacity and water usage, and establish maximum water levels for these reservoirs. The bill also requires owners of these reservoirs to prepare and implement flood action plans, including the installation of flood gates. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Office of Emergency Management to order the lowering of reservoir levels prior to or during severe weather events if necessary to prevent or reduce flooding. The state will defend and indemnify reservoir owners for properly implementing the approved flood action plans, provided they comply with any lowering orders from the Office of Emergency Management.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Bob Auth (R)*,
DeAnne DeFuccio (R)*,
Chris Tully (D)*,
Robert Clifton (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Bethanne Patrick (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Kevin Rooney (R),
Beth Sawyer (R),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Brandon Umba (R),
Jay Webber (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4200 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4200_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4200_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4500/4200_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4500/4200_I1.PDF |
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