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NJ S3727
NJ S3727Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT.
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Introduced
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT.
AI Summary
This bill requires the owner or operator of a "high hazard train" (defined as a train carrying 200,000 gallons or more of petroleum/petroleum products or 20,000 gallons or more of other hazardous substances) traveling within New Jersey to submit a discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plan to the Department of Environmental Protection. The plan must contain details on emergency response measures, available equipment, trained personnel, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas. The bill also requires the owner/operator to retain evidence of financial responsibility, offer training to local emergency responders, and meet certain timelines for responding to discharges. The provisions do not apply to smaller Class III rail carriers. The Department of Environmental Protection must review the plans and can issue penalties for violations. The bill also requires the Department to annually request bridge inspection reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation and provide them to the Governor and Legislature.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 03/16/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3727 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3727_I1.HTM |
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