An Act further regulating siting of solid waste facilities

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require regulators to consider three specific factors when approving new solid waste facilities. First, it mandates an assessment of potential negative impacts on Environmental Justice neighborhoods, defined as areas with low median income or high minority populations, if they are located within one mile of the proposed site. Second, the legislation requires an evaluation of how climate change, specifically sea level rise and coastal storms, might affect the site over time. Finally, it adds a requirement to analyze the proximity of the facility to designated Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. These changes directly affect the state's environmental review process and municipalities involved in siting decisions for waste disposal sites.