Bill > S4630

This bill mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) establish a licensing system for individuals and businesses that haul scrap tires, meaning they pick up and transport used tires. It also requires permits for sites that store, collect, or dispose of these tires. The bill defines key terms like "generator" (anyone producing scrap tires), "licensed scrap tire hauler," and "scrap tire" itself. To obtain a hauler license, applicants must provide details about their business, service area, vehicles, and the facilities they will serve, along with proof of financial responsibility like insurance or bonding, ensuring a minimum level of operational accountability without unduly burdening smaller haulers. The DEP will also implement a scrap tire management system, including an electronic manifest or digital tracking system, to monitor tire movement from origin to final destination, requiring haulers to use this system. Furthermore, the bill outlines requirements for scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal site permits, including standards for these sites and financial assurance for closure and restoration. While most sites will need permits, exemptions are provided for certain small-volume operations like tire retreaders, auto businesses, retail tire sellers, and municipal convenience centers, and for existing permitted facilities that handle scrap tires under other regulations. The bill also details enforcement mechanisms, including orders, civil actions, and penalties for violations, and clarifies that existing permits for solid waste or recycling activities that cover scrap tire management will generally exempt facilities from needing a separate scrap tire permit under this new law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4630