Environment (Environmental Justice)

This bill (A4035) requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to assess the cumulative stormwater impact of warehouse and high-density development projects during permit reviews. It directly affects developers seeking approval for such projects and the DEP, which must now evaluate how stormwater from these developments affects not just the applicant municipality but also neighboring municipalities and the broader watershed. Key provisions mandate the DEP to ensure stormwater management minimizes offsite runoff, protects stream channels, promotes groundwater recharge, and prevents increased pollution in the watershed. The law aims to address regional environmental impacts often overlooked in traditional permit reviews for large-scale developments.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a comprehensive State Water Infrastructure Investment Plan every five years. The plan must estimate annual and long-term funding needs for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, identify revenue sources, prioritize projects (including environmental justice communities), and incorporate climate resilience strategies. It also mandates the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to publish additional details about water infrastructure projects and appropriates $200,000 to support these efforts. The bill directly affects state agencies, water systems, and communities relying on public water infrastructure.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to assess the combined stormwater impact of warehouse and high-density development projects when reviewing permit applications. It mandates the DEP to evaluate how these projects affect not just the applicant municipality, but also neighboring towns and the broader watershed. The DEP must ensure stormwater management minimizes runoff to adjacent properties, protects stream health, recharges groundwater, and prevents increased pollution in the watershed. This policy directly affects developers seeking permits for warehouses or dense projects and ensures regional environmental considerations are part of the review process.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a comprehensive State Water Infrastructure Investment Plan every five years, detailing funding needs and strategies for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. It mandates the DEP to consult with stakeholders, include public input through comment periods and meetings, and address priorities like environmental justice and climate resilience. The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank must publish additional project information and receives $200,000 to support these requirements. The plan directly affects all municipalities and water utilities across New Jersey by establishing a statewide strategy for infrastructure investment and funding coordination.