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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.2304 194th (Current)

An Act strengthening offshore wind regulations

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2304) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to strengthen offshore wind regulations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Mark C. Montigny

Adds criteria to offshore wind energy proposals that they mitigate effects on marine mammal mortality and disruptions to existing commercial fishing grounds. Also requires developers to provide a  bond or other security to ensure decommissioning or environmental remediation costs will not be borne by ratepayers, the commonwealth, or its subdivisions.

* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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