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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 prohibit the use of effluent water in cooling towers in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of effluent water (wastewater that has been treated and is suitable for reuse) in cooling towers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Cooling towers are defined as heat rejection devices that cool a water stream by releasing waste heat into the atmosphere. The bill grants the Division the authority to advise the Department on enforcement of this prohibition and to prescribe additional restrictions on the use of effluent water through rules and regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4544 (on 05/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H417 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H417.pdf |
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