SENATE DOCKET, NO. 470 FILED ON: 1/16/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2158
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. O'Connor
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to air monitoring stations.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
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Patrick M. O'Connor | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
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Mark J. Cusack | 5th Norfolk | 4/3/2023 |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 470 FILED ON: 1/16/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2158
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2158) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to air monitoring stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2209 OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act relative to air monitoring stations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 111 of the General Laws as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 142P. There shall be at least one Air Monitoring Station within a one-mile radius of any working natural gas compressor station to collect data and verify compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Construction and maintenance of Air Monitoring Stations shall be funded through the building permit paid for by the operating energy corporation to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Personnel shall be staffed through the state Department of Environmental Protection to collect data on a weekly basis, varying between morning and evening collection times.