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MA H3568

Protecting schools in an evacuation zone


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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