Bill > H1810

This bill would amend Massachusetts state law to require municipalities and regional governments to mandate certain setbacks for home construction near high-pressure natural gas transmission pipelines. Specifically, it would require the Board of Health to review and hold a public hearing on any proposed residential subdivision within 75 feet of a pipeline with a maximum operating pressure (MAOP) of at least 300 psi, or within 100 feet of a pipeline with a MAOP greater than 1000 psi. The Board would be required to verify that minimum setback distances are met, ranging from 50 feet for lower pressure pipelines up to 100 feet for higher pressure pipelines, and could adopt even greater setback requirements locally. The bill aims to improve public safety by ensuring appropriate distances between new homes and high-pressure gas transmission infrastructure.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1810