Sunday, September 4, 2011

Barnegat Bay bills


Signed by the governor:


- Evelyn LeeIn the Legislature:* A2501: Develops soil restoration standards to prevent constructionrelated runoff into Barnegat Bay.Filed with secretary of state:* S1815/A2577: Establishes a stormwater management system demonstration project in Ocean County.* AR120 : Requests Environmental Protection Agency to assist DEP in developing total maximum daily loads for Barnegat Bay.* A341 5: Requires the DEP to adopt total maximum daily loads, or nutrient limits, for Barnegat Bay. Under review at press time.* SI 856/A2606: Authorizes Ocean County to control stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution.* A3606: Directs the Department of Transportation to study stormwater basins in Barnegat Bay watershed, and the DOT and Turnpike Authority to include repairs of stormwater basins in capital project plans.On the governor's desk:

- Evelyn Lee




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