H 929
An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a board of registration for hazardous waste site cleanup professionals in Massachusetts. The board would be responsible for licensing and regulating individuals and companies involved in cleaning up contaminated sites, ensuring they meet specific qualifications and standards. This aims to improve the quality and accountability of cleanup services and protect public health and the environment.
Key provisions
- Establish a Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals.
- Define qualifications and standards for licensure.
- Outline the board’s responsibilities for oversight and regulation.
- Specify requirements for continuing education and professional development.
- Create a process for disciplinary action against unlicensed or non-compliant professionals.
Who is affected
- Hazardous waste site cleanup professionals
- Individuals and companies providing cleanup services
- The public (as beneficiaries of safer cleanup practices)
- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Notable changes
- Currently, there is no formal registration or licensing process for hazardous waste site cleanup professionals in Massachusetts.
- This bill would establish a new regulatory framework for this industry.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.929 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 929) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.929
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5149 |
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