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MA H2920
Relative to air quality monitoring for new gas pipeline facilities in the Commonwealth
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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
Relative to air quality monitoring for certain gas pipeline facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires gas companies to contract with an independent third party, selected or approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), to test the air quality within 2 miles of new metering or checking stations before and during their operation. The testing must be conducted at regular intervals to detect low-level concentrations of pollutants and identify any individual volatile organic compounds to determine if the emissions from these stations are potentially harmful to public health and welfare. The results of the tests must be reported to various state agencies and the local board of health. The bill does not apply to stations that were already in operation as of February 1, 2016.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4550 (on 05/31/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2920 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2920.pdf |
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