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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
By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition of Paul A. Schmid, III and others that coastal estuary or embayment watersheds impaired due to nitrogen pollution be deemed to be nitrogen sensitive areas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to designate coastal estuary or embayment watersheds that are impaired due to nitrogen pollution as "nitrogen sensitive areas." The bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations to fulfill the requirements of this designation, which could potentially lead to additional environmental protections or management strategies for these impaired waterways.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Julian Cyr (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4042 (on 11/20/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2942 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2942.pdf |
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