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MA H2945

Relative to landfills and areas of critical environmental concern


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to areas of critical environmental concern. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the establishment of new landfills, monofills, or ash landfills in or adjacent to areas designated as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additionally, it prohibits the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to these areas, including increases in footprint, vertical height, or disposal capacity.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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