MA H3282

Bill

MA H3282

Relative to the burial depth of CATV cable

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition of Mark J. Cusack that the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable be authorized to review and investigate the current laws and regulations pertaining to the depth of burial for cable and similar utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Telecommunications and Cable to review and investigate the current laws and regulations of the Commonwealth pertaining to the depth of burial for cable and similar utilities, including fiber optic cable, and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure compliance and consistency with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Mark Cusack (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 08/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3282

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3282
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3282.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3281	Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts	New draft substituted, see H5053	Similar To
H5042	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2161	Creating a Department of Utilities Disaster Relief Fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2162	Relative to transparency, accountability, and fairness impacting utility rates	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2173	To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2198	Relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2204	Relative to smart meters	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2205	Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To

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