An Act relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod

This bill amends Massachusetts law to strengthen environmental protections at Joint Base Cape Cod, a 22,000-acre military reserve in Barnstable County. It updates official definitions to clarify which specific areas and standards apply to the base and expands the scope of protected resources to include energy resources alongside existing environmental concerns. The legislation creates two new advisory councils to guide the environmental management commission: a community council representing local towns, military personnel, and the Wampanoag Tribe, and a science council composed of experts in public health and environmental management. Additionally, the bill reorganizes oversight by shifting certain enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Fish and Game and the Department of Conservation and Recreation while requiring closer coordination among state agencies to monitor the base's environmental impact.