The bill revises the licensing framework for individuals and businesses involved in the transportation, brokering, or processing of solid waste and soil and fill recyclable materials in New Jersey. It amends Section 2 of P.L.1983, c.392 (C.13:1E-127) to clarify definitions and requirements for license applicants, notably expanding the definition of "key employee" to include family members of key personnel while removing brokers, consultants, or salespersons from this category. Additionally, the bill mandates that applicants submit a detailed disclosure statement to the Attorney General, enhancing transparency and accountability within the solid waste and recycling sectors.

Moreover, the bill introduces significant changes 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, allowing public utilities to manage these materials without adhering to the Dirty Dirt law under certain conditions. It also clarifies that individuals retaining licensed services for waste management at their properties are not classified as brokers and revises the definition of soil and fill recyclable materials to exclude certain types overseen by licensed site remediation professionals. The bill establishes a de minimis exemption for transporting or storing less than 200 cubic yards of these materials and extends the application deadline for a soil and fill recycling license 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