Bill > H422

This bill amends the existing law regarding the siting of refuse facilities in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Defining terms such as "facility," "facility density zone," and "refuse" for the purposes of the law. - Requiring that any new or expanded refuse facility obtain a site assignment from the local board of health after a public hearing, with the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Public Health providing advisory reports. - Establishing that an environmental impact report is mandatory for proposed facilities within a "facility density zone" (an area with 5 or more existing facilities within a 4-mile radius) or with a capacity of 150 tons or more per day. - Allowing municipalities within 0.5 miles of a proposed facility to participate in the site assignment process and appeal the decision. - Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a permit for any new or expanded facility, which must be consistent with the environmental impact report and include measures to avoid or mitigate environmental damage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H422