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Directs DEP to establish artificial intelligence flood prediction and mapping tool.

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New Jersey Assembly Bill 3087 has not been enacted. It was introduced on 2026-01-13 and referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. On 2026-06-01 it was reported out and referred to the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee. If enacted, it would direct the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with institutions of higher education and private sector technology companies, to develop and implement an AI-based tool to predict and map flood risk in the State (section 1a). The tool would use satellite imagery, historical and projected rainfall data, and climate models to identify high-risk flood zones at the block or neighborhood level. Where practicable, it would also incorporate data from river height monitors, meteorological and stormwater sensors, National Weather Service and NOAA mapping resources, and FEMA floodplain maps (section 1b). DEP would have to make the tool available to municipalities, county planning agencies, emergency management officials, and the public (section 1c). It would also have to set up ongoing data collection to keep the tool updated and apply available strategies to improve its performance (section 1d). Section 2 requires DEP to enter into agreements with public and private entities, including higher education institutions, through competitive bidding to support development and deployment. The bidding rules are: a request-for-proposals notice at least 20 days before proposals are due, clear evaluation criteria, a public ranking report at least 48 hours before award, and a final award within 60 days of receiving proposals unless extended with vendor consent. DEP may also create a competitive grant program for technical expertise, data, or infrastructure. All agreements and awards must be published, including recipient, amount, duration, and purpose (sections 2c and 2d). Section 3 requires DEP to adopt implementing rules under the Administrative Procedure Act. Section 4 makes the act effective immediately.

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