S.252

Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S252 mandates discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans for high hazard trains transporting hazardous materials.

New Jersey S252 requires the owner or operator of a high hazard train to submit a discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plan to the Department of Environmental Protection. The plan must be submitted within six months of the bill's effective date and renewed every five years. The plan must include details such as emergency response measures, equipment, and personnel. The owner or operator must also offer training to local emergency services personnel. The Department of Environmental Protection can assess civil penalties for violations and request bridge inspection reports from the U.S.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee