An Act providing for alternative DPA compliance

This bill creates a new oversight commission to review development projects in Massachusetts Designated Port Areas that do not fully meet existing environmental and zoning laws. The seven-member commission would include representatives from the governor, state agencies, and both legislative chambers, and its members must be experts in areas like environmental policy and economic development. If the commission approves a project that falls short of standard requirements, the legislation still requires final approval from the state legislature before construction can begin.