Bill
Bill > A5584
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit certain uses of the chemicals perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). Specifically, the bill would (1) prohibit all uses in commerce of TCE and (2) prohibit all consumer and commercial uses of PCE, and require an owner or operator of a facility that utilizes PCE to take appropriate measures to protect the facility's worker from exposure to PCE. The bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt rules and regulations to implement these requirements. The bill would additionally specify that the DEP codify, on the state level, the rules and regulations that were adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December, 2024 concerning the use of PCE and TCE. PCE is a solvent that is used in brake cleaners and adhesives, in dry cleaning, and in many industrial applications. The EPA has found that PCE is associated with health risks such as damage to the kidney, liver, and immune system, neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity, and cancer from inhalation or skin exposure. TCE is a volatile organic compound that is used in industrial cleaning and degreasing applications, lubricants, adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, automotive care products, cleaning products, and furniture care products. The EPA has found that TCE is associated with health risks including liver cancer, kidney cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the use of two potentially harmful chemicals, perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), by establishing new regulations through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The bill mandates that within two years of its effective date, the DEP must adopt rules that completely prohibit all commercial uses of TCE and all consumer and commercial uses of PCE. For facilities still using PCE, owners must implement measures to protect workers from chemical exposure. The regulations must be substantively identical to those published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 2024, including any existing exemptions. The bill defines key terms like PCE and TCE using their Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers (CASRN) and provides an exemption for uses preempted under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. The legislation is motivated by significant health risks associated with these chemicals, including potential damage to the kidney, liver, immune system, and increased cancer risks, as identified by the EPA. The bill takes effect immediately, signaling the state's urgent concern about the potential dangers of these chemical substances.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 05/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5584 |
| Analysis - Statement AEN 5/8/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5584_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5584_I1.HTM |
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