Requires BPU to conduct inventory of lead-covered cables and develop plan for removal.

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a complete inventory of all lead-covered telecommunications cables across the state within one year. The inventory must detail cable locations (including aerial, buried, or underwater), types (copper/fiber), and specific addresses to identify cables near schools, hospitals, and water sources. Following the inventory, the BPU must develop and implement a removal plan prioritizing cables near vulnerable areas, considering safety, environmental impact, and cable age. The BPU must also report on progress, costs, and funding needs to the Governor and Legislature. This directly affects all New Jersey residents by addressing potential lead exposure from aging infrastructure.