Establishes a commission to review and approve alternative compliance for development in Massachusetts Designated Port Authorities.
The bill creates a special waterfront development oversight commission to review and approve proposals for development in Designated Port Authorities that do not fully comply with existing regulations. The commission, consisting of seven members appointed by various state officials, will develop criteria for alternative compliance and ensure that any approved projects do not undermine environmental integrity. Projects must receive approval from the general court before commencing.
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