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New Jersey Assembly Bill A1990

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1990

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

Impact

This bill aims to significantly improve state laws concerning environmental health and public safety. By holding the DEP accountable for creating a strategic plan within a year's time, it reinforces the state's commitment to reducing hazardous lead exposure. The proposed actions include identifying the most affected areas and allocating public funds for remediation efforts, thereby contributing to a cleaner and safer environment. Furthermore, the establishment of a public education program aims at increasing awareness about the risks associated with lead exposure, fostering community engagement in health and safety practices.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1990 mandates the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a comprehensive statewide plan to mitigate public exposure to lead, specifically targeting contaminated soils and drinking water. The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing existing data from soil testing and the results of public and private water supply testing to formulate the plan. By prioritizing areas most at risk, the DEP aims to enhance public safety and health by addressing lead exposure risks effectively and promptly.

Contention

While the bill has wide support among lawmakers advocating for public health improvements, points of contention may arise regarding the effectiveness of the plan once implemented. Critics may question the allocation of resources and the sufficiency of public funding to address the remediation processes effectively. Additionally, debates could center around the DEP's ability to manage and update this plan, ensuring it meets evolving regulations and public health needs. Stakeholders may also express concerns about the long-term maintenance of remediation efforts and the sustainability of educational programs encompassing lead exposure risks.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1811

Requires DEP to adopt Statewide plan to reduce lead exposure from contaminated soils and drinking water.

NJ A2929

Requires disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units; prohibits landlords from obstructing replacement of lead service lines; concerns testing of certain property for lead drinking water hazards.

NJ A3712

Requires disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units; prohibits landlords from obstructing replacement of lead service lines; concerns testing of residential units for lead drinking water hazards.

NJ A879

Requires public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

NJ A5432

Requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install filters certified to reduce lead levels.

NJ S2695

Requires disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units; prohibits landlords from obstructing replacement of lead service lines; concerns testing of residential rental units for lead drinking water hazards.

NJ A4675

Requires child care centers to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

NJ A3217

Requires public and nonpublic schools to test for and remediate lead in drinking water, and disclose test results.

NJ A4759

Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.

NJ SB00941

An Act Delaying Implementation Of Certain Standards And Sampling Requirements Upon The Detection Of Pollutants Causing Contamination Of Soil, Groundwater Or Public Or Private Drinking Water Wells.

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