Massachusetts H3472 amends the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider municipal expense reimbursement for application-related costs.

Massachusetts H3472 amends Section 69H of Chapter 164 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider requests from municipalities for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the application process. The bill mandates the board to assess fees on applicants to cover these reasonable municipal expenses. This change aims to ensure that municipalities are compensated for their costs related to the application process.

Massachusetts H3472 amends the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider municipal expense reimbursement for application-related costs.

Massachusetts H3472 amends Section 69H of Chapter 164 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Energy Facilities Siting Board to consider requests from municipalities for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the application process. The bill mandates the board to assess fees on applicants to cover these reasonable municipal expenses. This change aims to ensure that municipalities are compensated for their costs related to the application process.