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The Assembly Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources will meet remotely on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10:30 AM.
The following bill(s) will be considered:
A-5796 Armato/Mejia/Mosquera Requires water purveyors and owners of public wastewater collection or treatment systems to consider climate change-related issues in asset management planning.
A-5797 Zwicker/Swain/Carter Requires State and county hazard mitigation plans to include climate change-related threat assessments and hazard prevention and mitigation strategies.
A-5798 Taliaferro/Tully/Downey Requires DEP to consider potential impacts to natural resources when classifying dams according to hazard potential.
A-5799 Houghtaling/Armato/Spearman Requires DEP to prepare a report on confined aquifers.
A-5826 Freiman/Benson Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to guarantee local government bonds or provide other assistance for certain local redevelopment projects
Due to the public health emergency, the State House Annex remains closed to visitors. The public may not attend the Committee meeting in person but may view and participate in the meeting via the New Jersey Legislature home page at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/.
The Committee will take oral testimony on bills, by telephone and video. If you are interested in registering your position with the Committee, please fill out the Registration Form located on the New Jersey Legislature Home Page under the applicable Committee heading.
For those individuals who wish to testify, please check the box “Do you wish to testify?” on the Registration Form. Instructions for testifying before the Committee will be forwarded to you after you submit your Registration Form. The form must be submitted by 3:00 PM on June 8, 2021.
The NJ Clean Cities Coalition is launching an effort, in collaboration with the NJ Fuel Cell Coalition, to facilitate the advancement of green hydrogen production, distribution, and use within New Jersey.
To kick off the effort, a virtual Green Hydrogen Forum will be held on June 29, 2021, to showcase the work being done. The Forum will focus on raising awareness of the environmental, economic, and energy potential brought by recent advances in green hydrogen technologies; and understanding market needs to improve its production, distribution, and use for both stationary and mobile applications.
With ongoing advances in technology, green hydrogen could significantly reduce, and in many cases, eliminate emissions by using increasingly abundant renewable energy sources such as wind, solar or hydro to power the electrolysis of water.
The output from the Green Hydrogen Forum will also inform potential users/producers, as well as Federal and State regulatory, policy. and economic development agencies. Speakers will include experts in hydrogen production, distribution, and use; State government officials; and other stakeholders. Topics will address hydrogen basics, green hydrogen production systems, distribution issues, market development, and regulatory & economic development issues.
As an organization dedicated to the advancement of alternative fuels, the NJ Clean Cities Coalition hopes that the Green Hydrogen Forum will help stimulate the discussion of green hydrogen and lead to the development and deployment of pilot projects in New Jersey. Please join us on the Forum and beyond as we help New Jersey achieve its clean energy and economic development goals.
If you are interested in being a sponsor of this high-profile event, please contact Chuck Feinberg at cfeinberg@gbdtoday.com or JoAnn Milliken at njfuelcellcoalition@gmail.com.
The legislation encourages the inclusion of zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure in municipal redevelopment projects.
Passing the state Senate on Thursday was (A-1653/S-2142). It had cleared the Assembly in July
Prime sponsor Kip Bateman (R-Somerset) said his bill was designed to “meet New Jersey’s goals for clean, renewable energy requires expanding access to charging sites for drivers of electric vehicles.,”
The legislation, Bateman said, “encourages local governments to incorporate new charging infrastructure in plans for redevelopment.”
“A report of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan Alternative Fuels Work Group identified the development, installation, and maintenance of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, both at home and at strategically selected public places, as one of the most significant opportunities for, and barriers to, advancing the deployment and use of EVs in the state, Bateman said.
“The advancement of an expansive EV charging network will help produce new jobs, fuel economic growth, clean the air, and reduce our reliance on foreign oil,” Bateman continued. “The more charging locations that are available to drivers, the more confidence motorists will have in driving electric cars. Most EV drivers will power up their cars at home, but public charging pumps are necessities for motorists taking a longer trip beyond their normal route.”
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WHO: Clean Ocean Action, Rumson Environmental Commission, Rally for the Two Rivers Alliance partners, local environmental organizations, local businesses
SPONSORS: Sea Bright Solar, Bayshore Family of Companies, Mazza Recycling
WHAT: Rally for the Two Rivers Eco-Fest: an environmental celebration of the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers
WHEN: Saturday, June 5, 9am – 12:30pm (Rain date: June 6)
Rumson, NJ – Attendees of this free event will enjoy hands-on educational activities, kids’ crafts, face painting, river seining, learn to row, music, story time, and more.
“We are thrilled that the Eco-Fest can return this year. After a challenging year with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re sure it’s going to be a much-needed, fun-filled day celebrating our beautiful rivers with something for everyone!” said Alison Jones, Watershed Program Coordinator, Clean Ocean Action.
Children will be able to dive into the fun by getting their Environmental Passport stamped after visiting various activity stations throughout the park. Once an Environmental Passport is complete, it is eligible for kids to redeem for Passport Rewards, which are eco-friendly treats and special discounts from participating local businesses.
Clean Ocean Action and Rumson Environmental Commission will be joined by: American Littoral Society, Bayshore Recycling, Fair Haven Green Team, Garden Club of Fair Haven, Little Silver Environmental Commission, Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, Mazza Recycling, Mission Milkweed, Monmouth County Parks System, Monmouth Museum, Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, New Jersey Audubon Society, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Oceanport Water Watch Committee, RFH Rowing, River Rats Sailing, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson Department of Public Works, Rumson Garden Club, Rumson Junior Green Team, Rumson Shade Tree Commission, Sea Bright Solar, WATERSPIRIT, and more.
Clean Ocean Action is proud to be the coordinator of “Rally for the Two Rivers,” a coalition of groups dedicated to improving and maintaining water quality in the Navesink and Shrewsbury River watersheds through research, education and policy. Rally for the Two Rivers Alliance partners include: American Littoral Society, Bayshore Anglers Association, Bayshore Regional Watershed Council, Conserve Claypit Creek, Hartshorne Woods Association, Monmouth Boat Club, Monmouth Conservation Foundation, Navesink Business Group, Navesink Maritime Heritage Association and River Rangers, Navesink Shrewsbury River Fishing Club, Navesink River Municipalities Committee, Navesink River Rowing Club, NJ Friends of Clearwater, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Oceanport Water Watch Committee, Oceanic Free Library, Pirates Care, Recreational Fishing Alliance, Red Bank Business Alliance, River Rats, Riverview Medical Center, Rumson Environmental Commission, Rumson Garden Club, Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club, Sierra Club, Shore Group, Surfrider-Jersey Shore Chapter, WATERSPIRIT, and growing.
