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NJ A2819
NJ A2819Establishes requirements for newly installed and replacement electric utility poles and transmission towers.
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Introduced
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
In Committee
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt standards to require that electric public utilities installing new or replacement electric distribution utility poles install the highest class of wood poles. The bill provides that the utilities may install poles constructed of a material other than wood provided that any such material of the highest class or grade, as appropriate. The bill also requires that the BPU adopt standards, consistent with federal law, concerning the installation of new or replacement transmission towers. The standards require that the utilities install towers constructed of the highest class or grade of material, as appropriate. The BPU is directed to reference applicable national electrical standards in its classification of electric distribution utility poles and transmission towers.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to adopt standards that mandate electric public utilities installing new or replacement electric distribution utility poles to use the highest class of wood poles. The utilities may use other materials, but they must be of the highest class or grade. The bill also requires the BPU to adopt standards, consistent with federal law, for the installation of new or replacement transmission towers, which must be constructed of the highest class or grade of material. The BPU is directed to reference applicable national electrical standards in its classification of electric distribution utility poles and transmission towers.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 02/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2819_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2819_I1.PDF |
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