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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 improve air quality in airport environmental justice communities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve air quality in airport environmental justice communities. It requires the Massachusetts Port Authority to prepare and publish a strategy report on air and noise levels in the East Boston area near the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. The bill also mandates the establishment of a network of air quality monitoring devices in East Boston and Winthrop, and requires the Port Authority and the Department of Public Health to conduct an environmental risk assessment of the health impacts of the airport. Furthermore, the bill creates an "Airport Community Air Pollution Control District" within a two-mile radius of the airport and establishes a grant program to provide high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers to schools in the affected communities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4785 (on 05/16/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S496 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S496.pdf |
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