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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 incineration 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 incineration operating permits within 0.5 miles of a preschool, K-12 school, youth sports field, or park. The bill defines "host community" as the municipality where the applicant seeks to locate the proposed facility. This is intended to protect schools and other sensitive areas from potential environmental hazards associated with incineration facilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4527 (on 05/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3567 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3567.pdf |
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