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NJ A5301
NJ A5301Requires DEP to study feasibility of using alternative water supply source when perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances exceed maximum contaminant level.
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Introduced
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DEP to study feasibility of using alternative water supply source when perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances exceed maximum contaminant level.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a study within one year on the feasibility of using alternative drinking water supply sources when perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exceed the maximum contaminant level. The study must solicit input from water systems, academic institutions, and environmental organizations, and the DEP must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. If the report is not submitted within one year, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection must appear before the relevant legislative committees to explain the delay and provide updates on implementation. The bill expires 30 days after the report is submitted.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Assembly Appropriations Hearing (11:00:00 12/4/2023 Committee Room 11, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 12/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5301 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 5/18/23; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5301_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5301_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AEN 3/23/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5301_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5301_I1.HTM |
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