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MA H661

MA H661
Relative to the Department of Environmental Management duties


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the reclamation of land after surface mining has concluded operations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 21 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which pertains to the duties of the Department of Environmental Management. Specifically, it inserts the phrase "reclamation of land after surface mining has concluded operations" after the word "development," clarifying that the department's responsibilities now explicitly include overseeing the process of restoring land after surface mining activities have ended. This addition aims to ensure that environmental restoration is a recognized and mandated part of the department's oversight following mining operations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4654 (on 09/29/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H661 03/11/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H661.pdf 03/11/2015
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