SENATE DOCKET, NO. 606        FILED ON: 1/13/2009

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1412

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the Year Two Thousand Nine

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An Act to promote the development of a renewable energy facility at Devens..

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

It is hereby found that the stimulation and strengthening of the commonwealth’s economy by the encouragement of increased opportunities for gainful employment is an important governmental function.

It is hereby further found that there exists a need for the location and expansion of renewable energy facilities in the commonwealth which will result in job creation.

It is hereby further found that the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone is a uniquely important presence in the commonwealth and reflects the commonwealth's commitment to the creation and promotion of economic development and job creation, through a streamlined permitting process and a reuse plan that encourages industrial, commercial and manufacturing uses.

It is hereby further found that a parcel of land within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone, known as Lot 2, Barnum Road, has been designated for the location and construction of a renewable energy manufacturing facility to provide gainful employment opportunities and other economic benefits to the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone and the commonwealth.

It is hereby further found that certain infrastructure improvements are necessary to enable the construction and operation of such renewable energy manufacturing facility at the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone.

It is hereby further found that Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, as the owner and developer of the land designated for the renewable energy manufacturing facility, is uniquely qualified and situated to effectuate or further such infrastructure improvements.

SECTION 1.  As used in the act, the following terms shall, unless otherwise required, have the following meanings:

“Chapter 23G” shall mean chapter 23G of the General Laws, as amended and in effect from time to time.