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MA H857

To reform the Toxic Use Reduction Act


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate toxic use reduction plans. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several reforms to the Toxic Use Reduction Act (TURA) in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1) Reducing the frequency of required toxics use reduction plans from every two years to every six years, or when a new toxic substance is first used at a facility. 2) Changing the schedule for submitting plan summaries to the department from every two years to every six years. 3) Increasing the maximum certification period for toxics use reduction planners from five years to six years, and adjusting the continuing education requirements for initial and subsequent recertifications. 4) Exempting the payment of fees under TURA for the use of toxic substances that are mandated by law, regulation, or governmental design specifications.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H857
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H857.pdf
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