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MA S440

Relative to landfills and Areas of Critical Environmental Concern


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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 landfills and Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the establishment of any new landfills, monofills (landfills that accept only one type of waste), or ash landfills (landfills that accept only ash waste) in or adjacent to areas designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs). Additionally, the bill prohibits the expansion of any existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to ACECs, whether through an increase in footprint, vertical height, or disposal capacity.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied H2945 (on 03/09/2018)

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