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HD 4672
Overview: Bill Number: HD 4672, Title: A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see Section 3 of Chapter 21I of the General Laws) submitting its Toxics Use
Overview: Bill Number: HD 4672, Title: A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see Section 3 of Chapter 21I of the General Laws) submitting its Toxics Use Reduction Information release for calendar year 2023, Status: Placed on file, Introduced: May 19, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This communication from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a routine annual report required by state law. The report provides information on the use and management of toxic chemicals by businesses and facilities in the Commonwealth during the previous calendar year.
Key Provisions:
- Summarizes the data collected by the DEP on the types and quantities of toxic chemicals used, generated as waste, and released into the environment by reporting facilities
- Analyzes trends in toxics use, waste generation, and environmental releases compared to previous years
- Highlights successful toxics use reduction and pollution prevention efforts undertaken by businesses and facilities
- Identifies areas where further progress is needed to reduce the use and release of toxic chemicals in Massachusetts
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Businesses and facilities in Massachusetts that use, generate, or release toxic chemicals, as they are required to report this information to the DEP annually
- The general public, who have an interest in understanding the state's progress in reducing the use and release of toxic substances
- Policymakers and regulators, who can use the information in this report to inform future policy decisions and enforcement actions related to toxics management
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This communication from the DEP is an annual reporting requirement and has been placed on file with the Massachusetts legislature. The report covers the 2023 calendar year and is typically submitted to the legislature in the spring of the following year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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