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MA H892
MA H892Protecting public drinking water in building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities
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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 further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) No new or expanded solid waste disposal facility can be located within 400 feet of a public water supply well or aquifer, as these areas are critical for drinking water sources and should be protected from potential contamination; and (2) The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this act. The overall goal is to safeguard public drinking water supplies from the potential negative impacts of solid waste disposal facilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H892 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H892.pdf |
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