Amendment #3 to H4876

Modernizing the Massport Charter

Mr. Gentile of Sudbury moves to amend the amendment by adding the following two sections:

SECTION XX: The first paragraph of section 2 of chapter 465 of the acts of 1956 is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence:- In discharging its responsibilities and exercising its powers under this chapter, the Authority shall, with respect to itself and the entities with which it contracts or conducts business and in a manner consistent with any act of congress relating to aeronautics or any regulations promulgated or standards established pursuant thereto, promote commerce, economic prosperity, safety and security in and for the commonwealth while prioritizing environmental resilience and equity and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

SECTION XX. Section 3 of said chapter 465, as most recently amended by section 2 of chapter 660 of the acts of 1977, is hereby further amended by striking out subsection (g) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:- (g) To extend, enlarge, improve, rehabilitate, lease as lessor or lessee, maintain, repair and operate the projects under its control and to establish rules and regulations for the use of any such project; provided, however, that the Authority shall, with respect to itself and the entities with which it contracts or does business and in a manner consistent with any act of congress relating to aeronautics or to any regulations promulgated or standards established pursuant thereto, undertake such activities and promulgate such rules and regulations to promote commerce, economic prosperity, safety and security in and for the commonwealth while prioritizing environmental resilience and equity and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; provided further, however, that no such rules or regulations shall conflict with the rules and regulations of any state or federal regulatory body having jurisdiction over the operation of aircraft; provided further, however, that in the enforcement of such rules and regulations the police officers appointed or employed by the Authority under section 23 shall have within the boundaries of all projects all the powers of police officers and constables of the cities and towns of the commonwealth except the power of serving and executing civil process.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #3 to H4876

Modernizing the Massport Charter