HD 3803

This bill requires Massachusetts environmental and health agencies to study the potential environmental and economic impacts of discharging radioactive wastewater from nuclear power plant spent fuel pools, including water containing tritium and boron that results from decommissioning activities. The legislation prohibits any discharge of spent fuel pool water into Massachusetts waters—including through evaporation methods—until 90 days after the Department of Environmental Protection completes and issues its comprehensive study report, which is due by December 31, 2026. The study must examine impacts on industries like fishing, aquaculture, and tourism, monitor pollution levels, and provide recommendations to mitigate negative effects from any potential future discharge of radioactive materials.