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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring reserve electric power at wastewater treatment facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires all publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities in Massachusetts to have an on-site reserve source of electric power that can generate sufficient electricity to fully operate the facility independently of any external power source, such as a utility company or regional electrical grid. The facilities must regularly test the reserve power source, and all facilities must have the required reserve power system in place by January 1, 2022, in compliance with any applicable regulations or permit requirements from the Department of Environmental Protection.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Linda Campbell (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Frank Moran (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H752 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H752.pdf |
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