An Act relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities

This bill amends state law to require the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to create specific regulations for solid waste disposal facilities located in environmental justice communities. The key provision mandates that these facilities face substantially higher monetary fines for each permit violation compared to others, with the fine amount increasing for repeated offenses. Additionally, the bill allows for the revocation of permits for facilities in these communities that consistently violate permit terms. These measures aim to provide stricter enforcement and penalties for waste facilities operating in areas already facing environmental burdens.