An Act to protect the public health, safety and welfare including but not limited to the drinking water supply in Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer, designated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1990
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a one-year moratorium on the commercial extraction of minerals, sand, and gravel in Plymouth and Bristol Counties, Massachusetts. The goal is to protect the Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer, which provides drinking water and is designated as such under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. This action aims to safeguard public health and welfare by minimizing potential impacts on this vital water source. The bill was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources committee and subsequently passed by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Imposes a one-year moratorium on mineral extraction.
- Specifically targets Plymouth and Bristol Counties.
- Aims to protect the Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer.
- The moratorium applies to the commercial sale of minerals, sand, and gravel.
Who is affected
- Businesses involved in mineral extraction
- Residents of Plymouth and Bristol Counties
- The environment of Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer
Notable changes
- Establishes a temporary restriction on resource extraction.
- Focuses on a designated sole source aquifer.
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