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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel and further regulating the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel in energy-generating facilities in Massachusetts. The bill cites concerns about the release of toxic substances, such as copper chromium arsenate, creosote, or pentachlorophenol, which are often used to treat construction materials. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to amend any regulations or policies regarding the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities to conform with this law within 60 days, and allows the Secretary to temporarily suspend or modify any permitting proceedings as an emergency measure in the interest of public health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2157 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2157.pdf |
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