The bill amends existing regulations concerning the licensing of individuals and businesses involved in the transportation, brokering, or processing of solid waste and soil and fill recyclable materials in New Jersey. It clarifies key definitions, particularly the term "key employee," which now includes family members of key personnel employed by the applicant or permittee, while removing the previous inclusion of brokers, consultants, or salespersons. Additionally, the bill mandates that applicants submit detailed disclosure statements to the Attorney General, providing comprehensive information about their business operations, ownership, and any legal issues related to solid waste or hazardous waste management, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in the industry.

Moreover, the bill introduces specific modifications to the A-901 law and the Dirty Dirt law, including an exemption for intra-utility transportation or processing of soil and fill recyclable materials under certain conditions. It also clarifies that brokers, consultants, and salespeople associated with A-901 license applicants are exempt from fingerprinting and personal history disclosure requirements. The definition of soil and fill recyclable materials is revised to exclude certain types of soil and alternative fill materials approved by licensed site remediation professionals, and a de minimis exemption is established for those transporting or storing less than 200 cubic yards of such materials. Lastly, the timeframe for submitting a soil and fill recycling license application is extended from 30 to 45 days following the adoption of relevant regulations by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13:1E-127, 13:1E-127.1