Amendment #185, as changed to H.4138

Amendment #185, as changed to H4138

Amendment

Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill moves to amend the bill Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill moves to further amend amendment 185 by striking out the amendment in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:-

Mr. Dempsey of Haverhill moves to amend the bill by in section 2, in item 2800-7107, by striking out, in line 118, the figure $9,300,000 and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,200,000;

And further moves to amend said section by striking out item 2800-7108 and inserting in place thereof the following item

2800-7108 For the purpose of all non-federal costs associated with the dredging and the disposal of dredged materials from the commonwealth’s coastal public harbors channels, anchorages and waterways, and publicly-owned berths within designated port areas and approach channels thereto, and other public tidewaters, non-tidewaters, tidal flats and waterways as set forth in section 10 of chapter 91 of the General Laws, collectively referred hereinafter as “designated port area dredging projects”, including, but not limited to, maintenance dredging projects as defined under 310 CMR 9.00 and maintenance dredging projects with a subsidiary improvement dredging component; provided that the department shall recommend the allocation and priority of funding for designated port area dredging projects based upon a designated port area dredging plan and consisting of those projects that are qualified by (i) having received all applicable dredging permits and other required environmental approvals, and (ii) demonstrating the availability of other funding or written commitments for such other funding or financial assistance necessary to complete the project; provided further, that the department may recommend funds be allocated sooner when in an emergency it finds that certain designated port area dredging projects should be undertaken prior to the completion of the designated port area dredging plan, if the project is otherwise qualified; provided further, that a portion of the funds authorized under this item may be used for the proper disposal of dredged materials as determined necessary through the course of environmental review and related expenses to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts; provided further, that such funds may be used for any associated costs as related to this item to include, without limitation, design, engineering inspections, audits and legal services; provided further, that grants for coastal dredging projects may be made to cities and towns…$30,000,000

And further moves to amend said section, in item 2800-7027, by striking out, in lines 158 to 160, the words “, stewardship and costs associated with the defense of eminent domain takings for the purpose of protecting significant natural and cultural resources of the commonwealth and enhancing the department’s system of forests, parks and reservations” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- and stewardship; and further moves to amend said item by striking out, in line 169, the figure “$6,600,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,820,000;

And further moves to amend said section, in item 2840-7027, by inserting after the word “department”, in line 174, the following words:- of conservation and recreation;

And further moves to amend said section, in item 2800-7029, by adding the following words:- in the executive office of energy and environmental affairs;

And further moves to amend said section in item 9300-7919, in line 199, by striking out the word “under” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- established by; And further moves to amend said item by striking out, in lines 203 to 204, the words “and the deployment of renewable resources at public facilities”;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 2A, in item 1100-2510 by inserting at the end thereof the following words:- provided further, that $4,100,000 shall be expended for the rehabilitation of and improvements to the state pier in New Bedford Harbor;

And further moves to amend said section, in item 2000-7028, by striking out, in item 270, the figure “$50,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $60,000,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 2A, in item 2500-7011 by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $20,000,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 2B, in item 2000-7051 by striking out, in lines 404 to 406, the words “; and provided further, that funds may be expended from this item for the costs of services rendered by agency employees or by consultants”;

And further moves to amend said section, in item 2300-7026, by adding at the end thereof the following:- provided further, that $2,780,000 shall be expended for the study of an extension of the north terminal bulkhead in New Bedford Harbor;

And further moves to amend said section in item 2840-7024 by inserting after the words “Pleasure Bay”, in line 691, the following words:- in the city of Boston; and further moves to amend said item by striking out, in line 695, the figure “$150,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $185,000,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 2C, in item 2890-7020, by adding the following:-

“provided further , that $7,000,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of 3 pedestrian underpasses adjacent to the Boston-side of the Charles river at the River street, Western avenue and Anderson bridges; provided further, that the pathway leading to these underpasses shall not extend laterally toward the center of the Charles river further than the new underpass finished tunnel bores; provided further, that the pathway leading to these underpasses shall not extend over the watersheet of the Charles river any further than the minimum distance required to achieve the required slope and grade specifications for the pathways to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and provided further, that the pathway structures and tunnels shall not alter the existing arches of said River street or Western avenue bridges or hinder or impede any navigable waterway through the existing arches of said bridges;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 2D, in item 9300-7031 by striking out, in lines 744 to 746, the words “and provided further, that amounts expended for department employees may include the salary and salary-related expenses of these employees to the extent that they work on or in support of these projects”;

And further moves to amend said section, in item 9300-7918, by striking out, in line 771, the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $25,000,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 18 by striking out, in line 962, the figure “$258,625,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $283,625,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 19 by striking out, in line 974, the figure “$420,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $516,300,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 20 by striking out, in line 986, the figure “$381,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $426,000,000;

And further moves to amend the bill in section 22 by striking out, in line 1010, the figure “$15,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $30,000,000;

And further moves to amend the bill by striking out section 31.