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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring reserve electric power at wastewater treatment facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities to have an on-site reserve source of electric power that can generate sufficient electricity to fully operate the facility during a power failure, independent of the local utility or regional electrical grid. The facility operators must regularly test the reserve power source, at least once per quarter, to ensure proper operation. By January 1, 2024, all publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities must have and maintain a compliant on-site reserve power source, as per this law and any applicable regulations or permit requirements from the Department of Environmental Protection.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H880 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H880.pdf |
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