S.222

Authorizes regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" and "Global Warming Response Act."

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S222 expands DEP's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under existing air pollution laws.

New Jersey S222 amends the "Air Pollution Control Act (1954)" and the "Global Warming Response Act" to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The bill defines "excess greenhouse gas emissions" as those exceeding established limits or benchmarks. It mandates the DEP to adopt rules and regulations incorporating greenhouse gas emissions limits into operating permit requirements and identifying significant sources of statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee