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DE SCR17
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Earl Jaques
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AI Summary
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Urges New Jersey to discontinue use of outdated "once through" cooling systems at power plants and factories along the Delaware River and Bay.
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"Once through" cooling systems pump hundreds of millions of gallons of water daily through facilities, resulting in deaths of millions of fish and aquatic organisms and causing damage to fisheries, tourism, and related industries.
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Requests New Jersey implement alternative proven cooling methods that would reduce fish kill and water intake by at least 90%.
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States that alternative cooling methods comply with the Clean Water Act section 316(b) requirement for "best technology available" to minimize environmental impact.
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Aims to protect shared Delaware River and Bay fisheries resources and spur economic growth in commercial and recreational fishing, crabbing, and tourism industries in both states.
Legislative Description
Urging The State Of New Jersey To Discontinue 'once Through' Cooling Systems On The Delaware River And Bay Which Harms The Fisheries And Limits Thousands Of Jobs In The Commercial And Recreational Fisheries And Crabbing Industries.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
6/29/2011