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NJ A5535
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Moen
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AI Summary
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Requires owners or operators of scrap processing facilities to obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) before storing or processing automotive shredder residue
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Directs DEP to establish a permitting program setting limits on the volume, height, and duration of automotive shredder residue storage, considering its hazardous and flammable nature
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Prohibits storage of automotive shredder residue in close proximity to residential structures and critical infrastructure
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Amends state law to define "automotive shredder residue" as nonrecyclable residue from processing automobiles, appliances, and scrap metals through hammermill shredders
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Expands the statutory definition of "hazardous waste" to explicitly include automotive shredder residue, which takes effect one year after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires certain facilities that store or process automotive shredder residue to obtain DEP permit; defines "hazardous waste" to include automotive shredder residue.
2nd Reading in the Assembly
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
6/19/2025