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MA H759

Protecting public drinking water


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities by prohibiting the assignment of a new or expanded facility site within 400 feet of a public water supply well or well field, a certain area of an aquifer that contributes water to a well or spring, or streams or lakes that act as recharge boundaries. The bill also authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement these requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5116 (on 11/10/2020)

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