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.
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This bill requires owners and operators of certain trains transporting hazardous materials to have detailed discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans. It also mandates that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) request bridge inspection reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The bill defines key terms related to hazardous materials transport and emergency response, and establishes procedures for plan renewals and amendments.
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