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

This bill amends Massachusetts Chapter 47 to clarify environmental oversight for Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC), a 22,000-acre military site in Barnstable County. It updates definitions of "Environmental performance standards" (based on a 2001 report) and "JBCC" to reflect its military use and land ownership history. Key provisions create two advisory councils: a community council with town, military, tribal, and water supply representatives, and a science council of experts to advise on water and habitat protection. The bill also updates department names (e.g., "department of fish and game" replacing older terms) and requires coordination between environmental agencies to monitor military activities' impacts. These changes streamline oversight without altering the base's military operations.