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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 prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing certain operating permits in the vicinity of certain schools and parks. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing operating permits for facilities located within 1.5 miles of a preschool, K-12 school, youth sports field, or park. The purpose is to protect these sensitive locations, which are referred to as "host communities," from potential environmental impacts associated with nearby industrial or commercial operations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4527 (on 05/23/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3568 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3568.pdf |
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