An Act protecting public drinking water by further regulating solid waste disposal facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding the construction and expansion of solid waste disposal facilities in Massachusetts. It seeks to better protect public drinking water sources by implementing additional oversight and potentially stricter standards for these facilities. The bill’s goal is to minimize potential contamination risks associated with waste disposal operations. It builds upon previous legislation focused on safeguarding drinking water quality.
Key provisions
- Increased regulation of solid waste disposal facilities.
- Potential for stricter standards related to facility construction and operation.
- Focus on protecting public drinking water sources.
- May require environmental impact assessments for new or expanded facilities.
- Could establish buffer zones between facilities and water sources.
Who is affected
- Solid waste disposal facilities
- Local governments responsible for waste management
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental Protection Agency (Massachusetts)
- Developers of new waste disposal facilities
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous legislation concerning drinking water protection.
- Likely to introduce new requirements for facility design and operation.
- May include provisions for monitoring and enforcement.
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