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MA S1252

Relative to air monitoring stations


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to air monitoring stations and natural gas compression stations. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill requires at least one air monitoring station to be installed within a one-mile radius of any working natural gas compressor station. The purpose is to collect data and verify compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The construction and maintenance of these air monitoring stations will be funded through building permit fees paid by the operating energy corporation to the state Department of Environmental Protection. The personnel to collect data on a weekly basis, alternating between morning and evening collection times, will be provided by the state Department of Environmental Protection.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2422 (on 04/12/2018)

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