New Jersey Declares Emergency Over Propane Supply Disruption
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TRENTON, New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy declared state of emergency this Thursday after a service interruption at a propane distribution facility in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania disrupted deliveries and threatened winter heating supplies. The executive order, effective at 9 a.m. Friday, temporarily relaxes federal hours-of-service limits for commercial carriers moving propane, extending maximum driving time from eleven to fourteen hours while retaining a ten-hour consecutive off-duty requirement. Officials said the measure aims to protect 186,000 residents who rely on propane for home heating and to stabilize deliveries while suppliers restore normal operations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Service disruption reported at Marcus Hook propane distribution facility reducing regional supply.
- 2. State officials assess delivery impacts to residential and commercial heating customers.
- 3. Governor Phil Murphy signs Executive Order No. 408 declaring a state of emergency.
- 4. Order takes effect at 9 a.m. Friday and temporarily extends driver hours to 14.
- 5. Officials instruct suppliers to accelerate deliveries and advise residents to consult ready.nj guidance.
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