This bill establishes a comprehensive program within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) aimed at reducing air pollution emissions from high-traffic facilities. It mandates that certain "regulated facilities," defined as those with significant truck traffic, those with 100,000 square feet or more of business area, or those located in overburdened communities, must obtain an indirect source air pollution permit from the DEP. The bill emphasizes that newly constructed regulated facilities cannot commence operations without this permit, which requires the implementation of annual air pollution mitigation measures to achieve a goal of zero air pollution emissions by 2050.

To ensure compliance, the bill outlines a points-based system for air pollution mitigation measures and includes civil administrative penalties for violations, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, with ongoing violations incurring additional daily penalties. The DEP is responsible for monitoring compliance through annual truck counts and inspections, while also maintaining transparency by providing public access to permit applications and compliance statuses. Furthermore, the bill establishes a fee structure for permits that covers administrative costs and includes funding for facility cleanup after commercial operations cease. The DEP will also maintain a public list of regulated facilities and submit an annual report on the program's progress to the Governor and the Legislature.