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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
08/08/2022
08/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board within the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further regulate the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) within the Department of Public Utilities. The bill amends the first paragraph of Section 69H of Chapter 164 of the General Laws to expand the EFSB's mandate. Specifically, the EFSB will now be required to review the environmental and public health impacts, the need for, and the cost of transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, facilities for the manufacture and storage of gas, and oil facilities. The EFSB will also be required to solicit and consider testimony from the Department of Fish and Game and the Department of Public Health whenever reasonable environmental stewardship or public health concerns are raised. The reviews conducted by the EFSB will be consistent with Sections 69J1/4 for generating facilities and 69J for all other facilities.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2198 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2198.pdf |
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