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NJ S1119
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
John McKeon
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AI Summary
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Board of Public Utilities must conduct a study and submit a written report to the Governor and Legislature within six months of the bill's effective date
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Study will evaluate the feasibility of requiring concrete, steel, or fiberglass-reinforced composite distribution poles, as well as higher classes of wood poles and transmission towers
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BPU must assess increased height requirements for poles supporting transformers and standards for foundation design, embedment depth, and advanced engineering installation methods
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Purpose is to determine which pole types and installation methods best support overhead infrastructure during severe weather events including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and ice storms
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BPU must consult with other states using these standards, consider National Electrical Code and ANSI requirements, and evaluate costs to ratepayers, municipalities, utilities, and the State
Legislative Description
Directs BPU to study feasibility of adopting certain requirements for installation of new and replacement electric distribution utility poles and transmission towers.
Economic Growth
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
1/9/2024