Massachusetts H4993 authorizes Auburn Water District to dispose of 59 acres of land no longer needed for water supply purposes.

Massachusetts H4993 allows the Auburn Water District to transfer, sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of 59 acres of land in Auburn, deemed unnecessary for water supply purposes. The bill does not ensure mitigation or compensation for removing land from Article 97 protections, potentially resulting in a net decrease of protected land. The bill requires approval from the Department of Environmental Protection, which may be granted following public notification and hearing. The bill does not comply with the "No Net Loss" Policy, which mandates mitigation for the loss of public lands.

Massachusetts H4993 authorizes Auburn Water District to dispose of 59 acres of land no longer needed for water supply purposes.

Massachusetts H4993 allows the Auburn Water District to transfer, sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of 59 acres of land in Auburn, deemed unnecessary for water supply purposes. The bill does not ensure mitigation or compensation for removing land from Article 97 protections, potentially resulting in a net decrease of protected land. The bill requires approval from the Department of Environmental Protection, which may be granted following public notification and hearing. The bill does not comply with the "No Net Loss" Policy, which mandates mitigation for the loss of public lands.