Massachusetts S541 aims to protect the upper Cape water supply reserve by setting environmental performance standards for activities requiring.

Massachusetts S541 amends Chapter 47 to protect the upper Cape water supply reserve. It mandates that the Commission receive recommendations from various councils before taking action on proposals requiring habitat destruction. If the proposed activity does not violate environmental standards or if adjusting those standards is warranted, the Commission must hold a public hearing in Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, or Bourne before publishing a notice of the proposed adjustment.

Massachusetts S541 aims to protect the upper Cape water supply reserve by setting environmental performance standards for activities requiring.

Massachusetts S541 amends Chapter 47 to protect the upper Cape water supply reserve. It mandates that the Commission receive recommendations from various councils before taking action on proposals requiring habitat destruction. If the proposed activity does not violate environmental standards or if adjusting those standards is warranted, the Commission must hold a public hearing in Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, or Bourne before publishing a notice of the proposed adjustment.