Establishes Energy Facilities Siting Commission to oversee siting of new energy facilities in New Jersey.
The bill establishes the Energy Facilities Siting Commission to oversee the siting of new energy facilities in New Jersey. The Commission will prepare and publish criteria for siting new or expanded energy facilities, propose and adopt site designations, and review applications for site certification. The Commission will consist of five members appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the General Assembly. The bill also outlines the process for site certification, including public hearings and site suitability studies.
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