Directs public utilities and pipeline operators to reimburse municipalities for certain emergency services.
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Overview
This bill requires public utilities and pipeline operators in New Jersey to reimburse municipalities for the costs associated with providing emergency services in response to pipeline incidents. Specifically, it mandates reimbursement for personnel costs, including hourly wages and volunteer services, up to the equivalent of their regular compensation. The bill also allows for the recovery of attorneys’ fees in civil actions related to pipeline emergencies and clarifies definitions of key terms like ‘emergency’ and ‘emergency services.’
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