New Jersey S1630 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to factor in natural resource impacts when classifying dam hazard potential.

New Jersey S1630 amends the Safe Dam Act to require the Department of Environmental Protection to consider potential impacts to natural resources, such as wildlife, fish, aquatic life, habitat, plants, and historic or archeological resources, when classifying dams according to hazard potential. The bill mandates the DEP to adopt a classification system for dam hazard potential, taking into account potential loss of life, property damage, and impacts to natural resources. This change aims to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of dam safety that includes environmental considerations.

New Jersey S1630 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to factor in natural resource impacts when classifying dam hazard potential.

New Jersey S1630 amends the Safe Dam Act to require the Department of Environmental Protection to consider potential impacts to natural resources, such as wildlife, fish, aquatic life, habitat, plants, and historic or archeological resources, when classifying dams according to hazard potential. The bill mandates the DEP to adopt a classification system for dam hazard potential, taking into account potential loss of life, property damage, and impacts to natural resources. This change aims to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of dam safety that includes environmental considerations.