New Jersey S660 provides FY 2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection and establishes a Drinking Water Emergency.

New Jersey S660 provides FY 2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and establishes a Drinking Water Emergency Response Fund within the DEP. The fund will be used to address unexpected drinking water contamination incidents, such as chemical releases or harmful algal blooms. The bill also appropriates $6.85 million to various divisions of the DEP to pay the salaries of new staff members. The fund will be credited with any moneys appropriated by the Legislature and all interest or other income derived from investments.

New Jersey S660 provides FY 2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection and establishes a Drinking Water Emergency.

New Jersey S660 provides FY 2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and establishes a Drinking Water Emergency Response Fund within the DEP. The fund will be used to address unexpected drinking water contamination incidents, such as chemical releases or harmful algal blooms. The bill also appropriates $6.85 million to various divisions of the DEP to pay the salaries of new staff members. The fund will be credited with any moneys appropriated by the Legislature and all interest or other income derived from investments.