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MA H3567

MA H3567
Protecting schools in an in incineration 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 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)

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