An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelines
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Department of Agricultural Resources in Massachusetts to develop guidelines for soil health after construction projects. These guidelines aim to improve the quality of soil in newly developed areas, focusing on factors like soil structure, organic matter content, and water infiltration. The goal is to promote sustainable land management practices and reduce environmental impacts associated with construction.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Agricultural Resources to create soil performance guidelines.
- These guidelines will apply to post-construction projects.
- The guidelines will focus on improving soil health.
- The guidelines will consider factors like soil structure and organic matter.
- The guidelines will aim to reduce environmental impacts.
Who is affected
- Construction companies
- Developers
- Land managers
- The Department of Agricultural Resources
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for soil health standards after construction.
- No specific changes to existing regulations are mentioned.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsor
David T. Vieira
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