An Act to require an extended producer responsibility agreement as a prerequisite for eligibility as a certified offshore wind company

This bill requires offshore wind companies seeking certification in Massachusetts to first submit a legally binding producer responsibility agreement. The agreement, signed under penalty of perjury by an authorized company representative, must be submitted to the state's Center before a company can be deemed "certified" under existing law. It directly affects companies planning to develop offshore wind projects in the state by adding this environmental accountability step to the certification process. The requirement applies specifically to eligibility for certification under Chapter 23J of the General Laws, making the agreement a mandatory prerequisite. The bill does not alter environmental standards but sets a procedural condition for certification.