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TRENTON -Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph Coniglio which would exempt the owner of an underground storage tank from repaying a state grant for safety upgrades if the property is taken over by a municipality through condemnation or eminent domain, was approved by the full Senate today.

“Leaking underground storage tanks are a serious threat to our residents health because they can contaminate our drinking water, ” said Senator Coniglio, D-Bergen. “It is extremely important that we make sure that all underground tanks are repaired and upgraded in order to ensure the public’s well-being.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph Coniglio which would exempt the owner of an underground storage tank from repaying a state grant for safety upgrades if the property is taken over by a municipality through condemnation or eminent domain, was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today.

“The safety of New Jersey residents needs to always be a priority,” said Senator Coniglio, D-Bergen. “The Department of Environmental Protection established a grant program to help business owners afford the needed repairs and upgrades to their underground storage tanks in order to protect the health of residents . Currently the DEP gives hardship grants to owners of underground storage tanks for upgrades, but if the property is sold, the grant has to be repaid regardless of the circumstances.”