Requires electric public utilities to develop vegetation management plan.
This bill requires New Jersey's electric public utilities to create and submit a vegetation management plan to the Board of Public Utilities within six months of the law taking effect. The plan must map areas near power lines needing vegetation work (like trees or shrubs that could cause hazards), describe how the vegetation will be managed (e.g., trimming or removal), and set timelines for action. Utilities must update and resubmit this plan annually. The Board of Public Utilities must define "dangerous vegetation," review plans within 60 days, and establish an appeal process for rejected plans. The law applies to all utilities distributing electricity across New Jersey, excluding individual home service lines.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2024
Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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