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MA H846
Instructing the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to study the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for the purposes of fish and shellfish farms
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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
Relative to directing the Department of Fish and Game to study the feasibility of re-purposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for use as a fish and shellfish farm. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill instructs the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant in Boston Harbor for use as a fish and shellfish farm. The study will examine the potential environmental and educational benefits of such a farm, which could utilize the plant's existing storage tanks. The findings of the study will be forwarded to state and local officials, including the mayors of Boston and Quincy, conservation commissions, and relevant legislative committees, with a completion deadline of December 15, 2022.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5236 (on 09/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H846 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H846.pdf |
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