Hazardous material teams in Massachusetts can respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials.
Massachusetts S1597 amends the General Laws to clarify the authority of hazardous material teams. The bill allows the department to dispatch hazardous materials teams to sites within the commonwealth or other states to address hazardous material releases or threats. The team leader has full operational authority during these responses. The bill also specifies that the Commonwealth or the general public is liable for the costs of emergency mitigation actions.
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