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NJ A4821
NJ A4821Directs 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
10/24/2022
In Committee
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Passed
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Dead
Vetoed
01/08/2024
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)
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Gary Schaer (D)*,
Andrew Zwicker (D)*,
Daniel Benson (D),
Linda Carter (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Last Action
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (35-0) (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4821 |
| Veto (Conditional Veto) | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_V1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 6/22/23 A4823 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_S3.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AEN 5/11/23 ACS A4823 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_U1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ANR 3/23/23 ACS A4823 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4821_I1.PDF |
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