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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to local on-site sewage disposal systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to allow local boards of health to adopt on-site sewage disposal system regulations that are more stringent than the state's Title 5 Environmental Code, but only if the Department of Environmental Protection reviews and approves the proposed local regulations based on certain criteria. The bill requires that the local regulations have a scientific basis, represent best practices, are necessary to protect unique local resources, and do not conflict with the state's Title 5 regulations. This gives local governments more flexibility to address specific sewage disposal issues in their communities, while maintaining oversight from the state environmental agency.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4550 (on 05/31/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H392 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H392.pdf |
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