Establishes a special commission to study risks to cities and towns from onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy.
The bill establishes a special commission to study potential risks to cities and towns from onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy. The commission will include experts in public safety, public health, and environmental contamination. It will examine risks from electric transmission lines, substations, and potential hazards to water supplies. The commission will also consider the need for emergency response plans and risk assessments. The commission will present preliminary findings within six months and regular reports every six months thereafter.
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