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MA H2112

MA H2112
Protecting public drinking water


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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 further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. It proposes to amend the existing law to prohibit the assignment of a site for a new or expanded solid waste facility if it is located within a 400-foot zone of a public water supply well or well field, a groundwater recharge area that contributes water to a well, or a groundwater recharge area for a spring. The bill also authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the requirements of this act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4544 (on 05/30/2018)

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