In January, the New Jersey Legislature passed a groundbreaking law that creates industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion vehicle batteries. The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act holds…
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ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023
This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.
An Environmental Permitting Risk Management Framework for States to Reduce Risk of Civil Rights Violations and Address Environmental Justice
This Risk Management Framework presents strategies to assist ECOS members in understanding state compliance with civil rights laws and Title VI as they relate to environmental permitting.
New Jersey Launches Innovative School Bus Electrification Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is launching a groundbreaking program that will protect school children from harmful air pollutants, particularly in overburdened communities. New Jersey’s Electric School Bus…
New Jersey Moves to Require Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035
The state of New Jersey announced November 21 that it is adopting new rules that will require vehicle manufacturers to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) an increasing percentage of their new…
ECOS-Esri Workshop on GIS Tools to Support Environmental Justice
ECOS and Esri hosted a joint workshop on building state EJ mapping tools, facilitating EJ screenings, & successfully engaging with communities.
New Jersey Unveils Draft Strategic Climate Action Plan
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a draft Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) that outlines a series of regulatory plans and policy actions to address the…
New Jersey Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
This webpage provides information about priorities and policies of the New Jersey Water Bank established through DEP’s Intended Use Plan, specifically related to clean water and drinking water upgrades and SRF funding.
New Jersey Reaches Proposed Settlement in Significant PFAS Contamination Case
The State of New Jersey has announced a proposed settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC to remediate contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and compensate the public for…
New Jersey Issues Climate Resilience Guidance for Water Infrastructure
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released new guidance to help sponsors of clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects plan and deploy investments that are resilient to…
