First Law Empowers Citizen Inspections for Hazards

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Anybody have the text to this law?  Thanks.

Glenn
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http://ens-news.com/ens/sep98/1998-09-11-09.html

FIRST LAW EMPOWERS CITIZEN INSPECTIONS FOR HAZARDS

The Passaic, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously enacted the
nation's first neighborhood "right to act" law to prevent environmental
hazards. The law, passed September 8, allows neighbors and/or employees to
petition the county Health Officer for creation of Neighborhood Hazard
Prevention Advisory Committees (NHPACs) for specific facilities.  NHPACs could
include management and employees, neighbors, and a municipal representative.
The precedent-setting law gives NHPACs authority to enter facilities for on-
site surveys, discuss potential hazards and make recommendations to
management.
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