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MA H3411

MA H3411
Restricting the use of effluent water


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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

For legislation to prohibit the use of effluent water in cooling towers in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 21 of the General Laws to prohibit the use of "effluent water" in any "cooling tower" within the Commonwealth. Effluent water refers to wastewater that has been treated and discharged from a facility, and a cooling tower is defined as any device that releases waste heat into the atmosphere by cooling a water stream. The bill also states that the relevant division will assist the department in enforcing this new restriction and may issue additional rules and regulations regarding the use of effluent water.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied H3412 (on 03/09/2016)

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