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MA H481
Providing for a temporary emissions cap on particulate matter contaminants in adversely affected COVID-19 populations
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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 a temporary emissions cap on particulate matter contaminants in adversely affected COVID-19 populations. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a temporary emissions cap on particulate matter (PM2.5) contaminants in communities that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. It prohibits state agencies from issuing permits that would result in a 1 microgram per cubic meter increase of PM2.5 in communities already known to have higher than normal air pollution, which is defined as any amount above the ambient air quality standards. The Department of Environmental Protection must review permit applications to ensure they comply with the emissions cap. The bill will expire when the state of emergency for COVID-19 is lifted or when communities with higher than normal air pollution have zero COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4968 (on 07/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H481 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H481.pdf |
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