Bill > H784

This bill amends the existing laws related to the siting of refuse facilities in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Defining key terms such as "facility", "facility density zone", and "refuse". 2. Requiring local boards of health to hold public hearings and make decisions on site assignments for new or expanded refuse facilities, based on criteria established by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 3. Mandating environmental impact reports for proposed facilities located in "facility density zones" (areas with 5 or more existing facilities within 4 miles) or with a capacity of 150 tons or more per day. 4. Allowing boards of health in municipalities within 0.5 miles of a proposed facility to participate in the review process and appeal decisions. 5. Requiring the DEP to issue permits for new or expanded facilities, which must comply with the environmental impact report and siting criteria. 6. Prioritizing site assignments for new facilities in municipalities without existing facilities, except within "facility density zones".

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H784