Opponents of a long-planned biomass facility in East Springfield that would have burned wood to generate energy are applauding a new ruling upholding the state's decision to revoke permits for the project.
In Monday's ruling, Stephanie Cooper, MassDEP's deputy commissioner for policy and planning, wrote that she was certain that the agency"exercised its authority and discretion" in revoking the air permit and added that"more recent societal context and heightened focus on Environmental Justice are relevant to this matter," citing requirements under a 2021 climate law and updated executive branch environmental justice policies.
."Any future permit application seeking approval of construction and operation of the proposed Facility must be evaluated with the benefit of enhanced public engagement and the best available current scientific and public health information." "This is a story of perseverance. It's been a decade of twists and turns, but our resolve never wavered," said Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton.
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