Amendment #104 to S3064

Greywater Recycling Commission

Mr. Cusack of Braintree moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

SECTION X. (a) There shall be a special commission to study water conservation and reuse. The commission shall examine how implementing water reuse requirements in the commonwealth would affect construction costs, consumer savings, water conservation and public health.

(b) The commission shall consist of: the commissioner of conservation and recreation, or a designee, who shall serve as co-chair; the commissioner of environmental protection, or a designee, who shall serve as co-chair; 4 members who shall be appointed by the governor; 2 members who shall be representatives from the department of public health appointed by the commissioner of public health; 2 members appointed by Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Massachusetts, Inc.; 2 members appointed by Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.; 2 members appointed by the Boston chapter of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers; 2 members appointed by Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers; 2 representatives of labor associated with the Massachusetts plumbing industry; 2 members appointed by Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.; 2 members appointed by Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association, Inc.; 1 member of  the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters; 1 member appointed who shall be a member of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and the executive director of the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, Inc., or a designee.

(c) The commission shall research the potential benefits of expanding water reuse and conservation efforts in both residential and nonresidential construction applications including, but not limited to, greywater, rainwater and stormwater collection and reuse opportunities. The commission shall issue a report, including any plans and recommendations for consideration, to the clerks of the senate and house of representatives not later than July 1, 2027.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #104 to S3064

Greywater Recycling Commission