HD 5860 is a legislative communication that formally submits the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's annual Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) report for calendar year 2024. The document presents statistical data tracking the reduction of toxic chemical use by regulated facilities across various industry categories since 2007. It includes detailed metrics on total chemical usage, production-adjusted progress, and specific facility-level reporting to measure environmental compliance and sustainability efforts.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to providing municipal notices to the public of hazardous waste sites. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.
This bill establishes the Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals within Massachusetts' environmental affairs department. The board, consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor, directly affects hazardous waste cleanup professionals, environmental oversight, and related industries like construction and banking. Key provisions require specific membership qualifications, including three licensed cleanup professionals (with specialties in hydrogeology, engineering, and petroleum systems), plus representatives from homeowners, environmental groups, homebuilding, banking, law, and fire departments. The board will oversee licensing and decisions related to hazardous waste site cleanup professionals, with members serving four-year terms without pay, effective six months after enactment.
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
This bill redefines "condition of substantial release migration" for hazardous material releases, specifying scenarios requiring immediate action - such as groundwater contamination within 200 feet per year, vapor intrusion near schools/residences, or releases detected in water supplies. It adds "critical exposure pathways" to clarify when vapor or water contamination poses direct health risks to people in buildings. The bill also creates liability protection for entities that completed approved cleanup efforts, stating they cannot be held liable for past releases if the environmental department audited and verified their cleanup. These changes clarify when response actions are mandatory and shield responsible parties from future claims for properly managed sites.
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2007) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote the redevelopment of contaminated sites through tax credits. Revenue.
