This bill establishes spill prevention and reporting requirements for facilities in New Jersey that handle plastic pellets, commonly known as nurdles. Within one year of the bill's effective date, these facilities must develop and maintain a spill prevention and response plan, which must be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for approval. The plan should detail how the facility handles plastic pellets, measures to prevent spills into water and soil, and response strategies for spill incidents. The DEP is required to approve or disapprove the plans within 90 days and provide feedback if disapproved. Facilities must also submit biannual reports summarizing the effectiveness of their plans in reducing spills.

In the event of a spill, the responsible facility must report the incident to the DEP within 48 hours and maintain records of all spill incidents for departmental review. The bill mandates the DEP to create rules and regulations to enforce these provisions, including establishing reporting and recordkeeping requirements and penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance environmental protection by ensuring that facilities handling plastic pellets are prepared to prevent and respond to spills effectively.