Massachusetts H887 allows local boards of health to adopt stricter on-site sewage disposal systems regulations, pending approval from the Department.

Massachusetts H887 modifies the state's approach to on-site sewage disposal systems by allowing local boards of health to adopt regulations that are more stringent than state standards. However, these local regulations can only be enacted if the Department of Environmental Protection reviews and approves them, based on criteria such as scientific basis, best practice techniques, and the need to protect unique local resources. This bill ensures that any stricter local regulations do not conflict with existing state environmental codes.

Massachusetts H887 allows local boards of health to adopt stricter on-site sewage disposal systems regulations, pending approval from the Department.

Massachusetts H887 modifies the state's approach to on-site sewage disposal systems by allowing local boards of health to adopt regulations that are more stringent than state standards. However, these local regulations can only be enacted if the Department of Environmental Protection reviews and approves them, based on criteria such as scientific basis, best practice techniques, and the need to protect unique local resources. This bill ensures that any stricter local regulations do not conflict with existing state environmental codes.