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MA H406

Establishing a regional dredge grants program


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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 to establish a public harbor dredging program with the Division of Waterways. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a regional dredge grants program within the Division of Waterways of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The program will provide grants to municipalities, associations of municipalities, or other qualified entities to purchase dredges and associated equipment for implementing public harbor dredging programs. The regional entities receiving the grants will be responsible for operating and maintaining the dredge program, including scheduling services, keeping records, and obtaining necessary permits. The department is authorized to make up to $2 million in grants annually for this purpose and must provide an annual report to legislative committees on the grants made in the preceding year.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4571 (on 06/06/2018)

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