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NJ SR55
NJ SR55Urges EPA to expend funds from NJ Superfund settlements to remediate sites at issue.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expend funds from New Jersey Superfund settlements exclusively for remediating the Superfund sites at issue and to limit the settlement expenditures used for agency administrative and oversight costs.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use money obtained from settlements related to New Jersey's Superfund sites specifically for cleaning up those contaminated sites, rather than for the agency's general administrative or oversight expenses. The Superfund law, officially known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), was created to address the dangers posed by uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites across the United States, and New Jersey has a significant number of such sites requiring cleanup. The resolution emphasizes that funds from New Jersey's Superfund settlements should be prioritized for remediation within the state and suggests that the EPA limit its administrative and oversight costs from these settlements to a maximum of 10 percent of the settlement's total value, aligning with New Jersey's best practices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR55 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/55_I1.HTM |
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