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MA H398
Instructing the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to study the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for the purposes of fish and shellfish farms
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to directing the Department of Fish and Game to study the feasibility of re-purposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for use as a fish and shellfish farm. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill instructs the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant in Boston Harbor for use as a fish and shellfish farm. The proposed fish and shellfish farms could utilize the existing 50-million gallon capacity, 900-by-150 foot, 17-foot deep granite storage tanks on the island. The study aims to assess how such farms could improve water quality, benefit marine life, and provide educational opportunities for the public and schools. The findings of the study must be completed and forwarded to state and local officials, including the mayors of Boston and Quincy, as well as various legislative committees and other interested parties, by December 15, 2019.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H398 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H398.pdf |
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