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MA H1779
Relative to vegetation management plans for transmission companies and railroads
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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
For legislation to authorize the Department of Public Utilities to promulgate rules and regulations relative to landscape management by transmission companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to promulgate rules and regulations requiring transmission companies and railroads to file and have the DPU approve vegetation management plans. The plans must include the use of native species, consider local terrain and visual impacts, and be reviewed every four years with a public hearing. Municipalities can file complaints if the plans are not followed, and companies must provide notice to affected abutters and municipalities before actions are taken. The bill also requires transmission companies and railroads to restore vegetation that was deleteriously affected by their activities after January 1, 2012 and prior to January 1, 2019 or the approval of their first vegetation management plan.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1779 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1779.pdf |
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