A 4775 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DEP to publish certain information regarding natural resources damages when entering into certain settlements under "Spill Compensation and Control Act."

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publicly share a website link to natural resource damage assessment reports and restoration plans whenever settling cases under the Spill Compensation and Control Act. Specifically, DEP must publish this link in the New Jersey Register and on its website at least 60 days before approving a settlement that addresses natural resource damages. This applies to settlements involving environmental harm to resources like waterways or wildlife, making details about cleanup plans more accessible to the public. The requirement builds on existing rules that already mandate publishing basic settlement details like case names and payment amounts. It directly affects DEP, settlement parties, and the public seeking transparency about environmental cleanup efforts.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024 Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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