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Introduced Session

This bill creates a 17-member task force to be known as the "New Jersey Crude Oil by Rail Safety Task Force" (task force). The task force is to study the risks and impact of the transport of crude oil by rail on public health and safety and to make recommendations on emergency response measures for emergency services personnel in the event of a derailment of a train carrying crude oil. The task force is to hold not less than three public hearings to provide information to the public on the risks and impact of the transport of crude oil by rail in New Jersey and on emergency response measures in the event of a train derailment. At least one public hearing is to take place in each of the three regions of the State. Each public hearing is to begin after 6:30 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, on a weekday. Notice of each public hearing is to be given to the county clerk and board of chosen freeholders in each county in the region in which the hearing is to be held at least 30 days prior to the hearing. The task force is to study the risks and impact of the transport of crude oil by rail in New Jersey and develop recommendations for government strategies, which are to include legislative and regulatory action, if deemed appropriate, and strategies for private entities and residents on emergency response measures in the event of a train derailment. The task force is to prepare and submit an interim report, not more than 180 days after its organization, to the Governor and the Legislature summarizing its activities. The task force is to submit a final report to the Governor and Legislature summarizing its findings and setting forth its recommendations within one year of the final public hearing. The task force is to expire 30 days after the task force submits its final report.

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Robert Gordon (D)*,  Joe Lagana (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2018)