New Jersey § 58:10b-24

§ 58:10b-24.

The Department of Environmental Protection shall: (1) Prepare materials for dissemination to the public that explain the environmental

and health risks associated with site remediations in general and which are designed

to assist local governments and the public in assessing the risks associated with

particular site remediation projects; (2) Serve as an informational resource for county improvement authorities who are

involved in remediating and redeveloping contaminated redevelopment areas and for

municipalities and residents of this State who may be impacted by the remediation

or redevelopment of contaminated real property regardless of who is undertaking the

remediation or redevelopment; (3) Work with residents and municipalities to form neighborhood informational groups

whose purpose is to research, understand and disseminate information in neighborhoods

concerning the public health and environmental risks associated with site remediations

and redevelopment, as well as the economic benefits to be gained; and (4) Make recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor in order to improve the

public understanding, perception and risk associated with site remediations in the

State.