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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 the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel and further regulating the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the burning of construction and demolition waste as a biofuel for energy-generating facilities in Massachusetts. The bill cites the presence of toxic substances, such as copper chromium arsenate, creosote, and pentachlorophenol, in construction materials that can be released into the environment through burning. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to amend any regulations or policies regarding the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities to conform with this prohibition within 60 days of the bill's effective date. The bill is considered an emergency measure to protect public health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3233 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3233.pdf |
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