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Commissioner raises concern about draft 3M judicial consent order and local cleanup liability
Summary
Commissioner Bertino told the board that a draft judicial consent order involving 3M and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection could leave local authorities and ratepayers responsible for PFAS cleanup costs, and he asked the board to join ACUA in asking DEP to revise the settlement.
At a reports‑of‑committees update, Commissioner Bertino said the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) opposes a draft judicial consent order (JCO) proposed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to settle PFAS claims against 3M Co.
Bertino said the draft settlement, as circulated, would prioritize compensation for drinking‑water impacts at schools, day‑care centers and residences but would…
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