Massachusetts S637 modifies environmental regulations to prevent mandatory upgrades to nitrogen reducing technology for primary residences.
Massachusetts S637 amends Title 5 of the State Environmental Code to ensure that no Watershed Permit is enforced unless the state or the general court appropriates funds to cover any costs for local governments, including those for primary residences. The bill also specifies that the Department of Environmental Protection cannot mandate the installation or upgrade of Best Available Nitrogen Reducing Technology for a primary residence unless required by law. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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