An Act relative to brownsfields assessment and remediation funds accessibility

This bill allows Massachusetts communities to apply for Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds without needing approval from their Regional Planning Organization. Currently, these funds are typically restricted to communities that have worked with the regional planning body, but this legislation removes that specific requirement. By bypassing the regional planning organization, the bill aims to make it easier for more communities to access financial support for cleaning up brownfield sites. The change applies to all communities in the state and overrides existing rules that previously mandated regional planning organization participation.