Access Denied documents how Governor Chris Christie continues to fail in carrying out his legal responsibility under federal law for ensuring that the public has access to an up-to-date Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in each of New Jersey’s counties and municipalities in the event of a chemical plant fire, explosion, or other toxic emergency. The Governor’s State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is supposed to ensure public access to these plans. However, despite acknowledgment of the violation, they have not done so.
Access Denied: NJ Communities Remain in the Dark About Chemical Disasters
By WEC Staff|2017-03-30T16:46:19-04:00December 20th, 2016|WEC Reports|Comments Off on Access Denied: NJ Communities Remain in the Dark About Chemical Disasters
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