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MA H942
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Galvin
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AI Summary
- Creates a "Facility Density Zone" designation for areas where 5 or more existing refuse facilities are located within 4 miles of a proposed new or expanded facility site
- Requires mandatory environmental impact reports without exception for facilities in density zones with 20+ tons/day capacity, or any facility with 150+ tons/day capacity
- Grants municipalities within one-half mile of proposed facility sites procedural rights of an abutter, including ability to hold public hearings and issue non-suitability determinations for sites in density zones
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to report within 90 days on existing facilities within 4 miles and certify if a site is in a facility density zone
- Establishes preference for siting new facilities in municipalities without existing facilities, except when proposed sites are in facility density zones
Legislative Description
Relative to the siting of facilities dealing with refuse
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5149
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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