Bill > H1063

This bill updates and clarifies various provisions related to the environmental management and oversight of Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC), a 22,000-acre military facility in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The bill revises definitions of environmental performance standards and JBCC, modifies the composition of two advisory councils (a community advisory council and a science advisory council), and updates references to state government departments. Specifically, it changes department names from "fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement" to "fish and game" and adds "energy and" to several section references. The bill also expands the role of state environmental agencies in monitoring and inspecting the base, ensuring that personnel from the departments of fish and game, conservation and recreation, and environmental protection can coordinate, access, and evaluate the environmental impact of military training and other activities at the base. The community advisory council will continue to provide advice on water supply and wildlife habitat protection, while the science advisory council will offer technical expertise on environmental issues.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1063