An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an advisory commission to investigate the environmental impacts of sand mining in Massachusetts, particularly its effects on drinking water, air quality, and public health. The commission will study the issue over two years and make recommendations for changes to laws and regulations to protect these areas, including potential modifications to mining licensing. It also considers impacts on Environmental Justice communities and Indigenous history and culture.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 9-member advisory commission to study sand mining impacts.
- The commission will investigate impacts on drinking water, air quality, and public health.
- The commission will examine the effects on Environmental Justice communities and Indigenous history and culture.
- The commission will assess climate change mitigation and resilience related to sand mining.
- The commission’s recommendations may include changes to mining licensing laws.
- The commission is tasked with concluding its investigation within two years.
- The commission will meet monthly or more frequently in public meetings.
- The commission is comprised of representatives from various organizations and Indigenous tribes.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental Justice communities
- Indigenous tribes (Mashpee Wampanoag, Herring Pond Wampanoag, Aquinnah Wampanoag)
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
James B. Eldridge
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