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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to noise and air pollution. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to expand the definition of "noise" and "air pollution" as regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to explicitly include low-frequency noise, infrasound, and Aerodynamic Amplitude Modulation, which are specific types of sound and atmospheric disturbances that can be imperceptible or cause vibrations. This change aims to provide the DEP with broader authority to address these forms of pollution under existing environmental protection laws, specifically referencing Chapter 21A, Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4652 (on 09/29/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H758 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H758 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H758.pdf |
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