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Senate Transportation reviews voluntary chloride‑reduction program, seeks more data on municipal costs
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee reviewed a bill directing the Agency of Natural Resources to run a voluntary training and certification program for commercial and municipal salt applicators, create BMPs and report by 2027 on salt‑storage coverage and estimated costs; implementation would be contingent on appropriations.
The Senate Transportation Committee on Jan. 15 reviewed a bill that would create a voluntary chloride contamination reduction program at the Agency of Natural Resources, offering training, certification and recordkeeping for commercial salt applicators and a limited affirmative defense for certified applicators.
Michael Rady, presenting on behalf of the agency, said the bill’s purpose "is to create a standard of care for salt application of salt and salt alternatives that provide safe conditions for pedestrians and motor vehicles while also improving water quality." He summarized definitions, a two‑year certification term for certified commercial applicators, and a master certification option for businesses that train multiple applicators.
The bill would require ANR, in consultation with the Agency of Transportation, to establish best management…
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