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NJ A4821

NJ A4821
Directs DEP to take certain actions concerning identification and testing of microplastics in drinking water, and requires DEP and BPU to study and promote use of microplastics removal technologies.


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Introduced
10/24/2022
In Committee
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
Passed
01/08/2024
Dead
Vetoed
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Directs DEP to take certain actions concerning identification and testing of microplastics in drinking water, and requires DEP and BPU to study and promote use of microplastics removal technologies.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Drinking Water Quality Institute, to establish a definition of "microplastics" and standard methodologies for public water systems to test drinking water for microplastics. The bill also requires the DEP to adopt rules and regulations for testing, reporting, and accrediting laboratories for analyzing microplastics in drinking water. Additionally, the bill requires the DEP and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and benefits of using microplastics removal technologies by water and wastewater system owners or operators, and to submit a report with recommendations for promoting the increased use of such technologies in the state.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (35-0) (on 01/08/2024)

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