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MA H894

Relative to landfills and areas of critical environmental concern


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to areas of critical environmental concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the establishment of new landfills, monofills, or ash landfills in or adjacent to areas designated as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern by the Commonwealth. Furthermore, it prohibits the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to these designated areas through increases in footprint, vertical height, or disposal capacity.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 02/24/2020)

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