"Construction Containment and Pollution Prevention Act"; requires contractors to use containment devices to prevent release of certain pollutants outside of worksites.

This bill (A6239, "Construction Containment and Pollution Prevention Act") requires construction, renovation, and demolition contractors in New Jersey to prevent pollutants like dust, debris, and microplastics from escaping worksites. Specifically, contractors must use physical barriers (tents, enclosures), vacuum systems, wet-cutting methods, tarps, and ASTM-compliant stormwater filters during work, perform daily cleanup, and maintain records. Violations incur penalties: a warning for the first offense, up to $1,000 for a second, and up to $5,000 for each subsequent violation, with daily non-compliance counting as a separate offense. The Department of Community Affairs or local officials may inspect worksites to enforce these requirements.