Bill > H3219

This bill proposes to further regulate the siting of solid waste facilities in Massachusetts. The key provisions include requiring consideration of the potential adverse impacts on Environmental Justice Populations (neighborhoods with low median incomes or high minority/non-English proficient populations) within one mile of the proposed site, the potential for the site to be impacted by sea level rise or coastal storm surge due to climate change, and the proximity and potential impacts on designated Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. These additional requirements aim to ensure the siting of solid waste facilities considers their potential effects on vulnerable communities and environmentally sensitive areas.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3219