Bill > H2829

This bill aims to expand the responsibilities of the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) to include considerations of public health impacts in addition to environmental impacts. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Requiring the EFSB to consider public health impacts, in addition to environmental impacts, when reviewing proposed energy facilities. 2) Adding a public health expert to the EFSB's membership. 3) Requiring applicants to provide information on the public health impacts of proposed facilities, including an assessment of any past, current, or future impacts on public health from hazardous substance releases. 4) Empowering the EFSB to issue guidelines for the minimum data required from applicants regarding public health impacts, such as the delineation of affected populations and impacts on acute and chronic diseases. Overall, the bill seeks to broaden the scope of the EFSB's review process to better account for the public health implications of proposed energy infrastructure projects in Massachusetts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2829