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NJ S3283
NJ S3283Directs 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
10/31/2022
10/31/2022
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Drinking Water Quality Institute, to establish a definition of "microplastics" and standard methodologies for testing drinking water for microplastics by public water systems within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill also requires the DEP to adopt rules and regulations within three years establishing testing and reporting requirements for a four-year period, as well as criteria to accredit qualified laboratories to analyze microplastics. Additionally, the bill requires the DEP and the Board of Public Utilities 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 findings and recommendations to promote the increased use of such technologies in the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Substituted by A4821/4823 (ACS/1R) (on 12/21/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3283 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3283_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement Senate 12/21/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3283_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SEN 3/9/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3283_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3283_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3283_I1.PDF |
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