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MA S495

Relative to waste removal plans for transfer 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 waste removal plans for transfer stations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "Transfer station" in Massachusetts law to include waste materials. It adds a new definition for "Waste" to include solid or liquid waste materials. The bill also requires that no permit application for a transfer station be approved until the applicant has prepared and submitted an environmental impact report and a waste removal plan, which must be reviewed and approved by the secretary of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2489 (on 04/26/2018)

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