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MA H1003
To Ensure Accountability and Public Rights Regarding Commercial Tree Harvesting on Commonwealth-owned Lands
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure accountability and public rights regarding commercial tree harvesting on Commonwealth-owned lands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure accountability and public rights regarding commercial tree harvesting on Commonwealth-owned lands. It requires that all such harvesting be considered "commercial activity" and analyzed to ensure it is "essential for the quiet enjoyment of the facilities by the people." The bill grants the public the right to participate in all planning stages for these projects, and mandates that public comments be substantially incorporated. It also establishes a process for publishing decisions, appealing decisions, and filing civil actions after exhausting administrative remedies. The Secretary of the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is required to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1003 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1003.pdf |
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