Within one year of the effective date of P.L. 1990, c.78 (C.58:10-23.11d1 et al.), the department shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of P.L. 1990, c.78 (C.58:10-23.11d1 et al.). Pending adoption of rules and regulations, the department may require a major facility or transmission pipeline to take such action to upgrade the discharge and prevention capabilities at the facility or pipeline as the department may deem appropriate.
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