Amendment #1259 to H3800

Combined Sewage Overflow

Representatives Kelcourse of Amesbury and Mirra of West Newbury move to amend the bill by adding the following section: "Section XXXX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Chapter 21 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-

Section 68.  The department shall produce updated rules and regulations governing combined sewer overflows in the commonwealth.  The department may consult with other state or municipal agencies to establish such regulations and shall require public warnings to be issued when a combined sewer overflow becomes a threat to the health of the public.

The department shall adopt regulations for the implementation of this section no later than 12 months after the passage of this Act."

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #1259 to H3800

Combined Sewage Overflow