Establishes a nine-member Advisory Commission to investigate sand mining's impact on Massachusetts' drinking water and public health.
The bill creates a nine-member Advisory Commission to study sand mining's scope, scale, and environmental impact in Massachusetts. The Commission includes experts in GIS, ecology, hydrology, and representatives from environmental groups and Indigenous tribes. It will investigate sand mining's effects on drinking water, air quality, worker and public health, and the environment. The Commission will conclude its investigation within two years and recommend statutory or regulatory changes to protect public health and the environment.
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