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NJ S3639: Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modula…

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 22, 2026 · official bill text

S3639 · where it stands

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Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

In one paragraph

New Jersey's S3639 would require the Board of Public Utilities, the Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules within 12 months of the effective date creating expedited approval and permitting procedures for AI data centers powered by on-site small modular nuclear reactors. Introduced February 24, 2026.

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What it means for business

No new duties for private businesses; developers of AI data centers with on-site small modular reactors would use faster State approvals once the rules are adopted.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1a: 'Small modular reactor' is an advanced reactor rated 50 to 300 megawatts electric that must be licensed by the NRC; 'AI data center' has the meaning in P.L.2024, c.49.
  2. Sec. 1b: The BPU, DCA and DEP must adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act within 12 months of the effective date.
  3. Sec. 1c: Rules must include expedited site approval for State agencies and model processes for local governments, and expedited DCA construction plan review.
  4. Sec. 1c: Rules must include expedited interconnection provisions and expedited DEP permits, including wetlands, coastal, Pinelands, Highlands, water supply and flood hazard permits.
  5. The bill sets no penalties; Sec. 2: takes effect immediately.

Latest legislative action

Feb 24, 2026. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

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