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MA H730
Instructing the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to study the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for the purposes of fish and shellfish farms
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/29/2019
07/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to directing the Department of Fish and Game to study the feasibility of re-purposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for use as a fish and shellfish farm. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill instructs the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant in Boston Harbor as a fish and shellfish farm. The study will examine the potential to utilize the plant's large cut-granite storage tanks for this purpose, which could improve water quality and benefit marine life in the surrounding area. The findings of the study will be forwarded to state and local officials, as well as other interested parties, by December 15, 2022.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/29/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H730 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H730.pdf |
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