The proposed bill outlines the establishment of a licensing program for concrete aggregate manufacturers by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), as mandated by M.G.L. c. 6C, § 79, which was enacted through Chapter 56 of the Acts of 2023. This program will require any individual or entity seeking to mine, expand, excavate, or operate a quarry or sand and gravel operation for the production of concrete aggregate to obtain a license. The regulations will set forth standards and specifications for licensing, including the maintenance of an operations plan, conducting necessary testing, and submitting a geological source report signed by a licensed professional geologist.

To support the implementation of this licensing program, MassDOT will establish an annual fee of $1,500 for each license issued, with the program expected to begin accepting applications on November 1, 2025. The anticipated revenue from this fee is estimated at $225,000 annually, which will help cover staffing costs and the operation of the ePlace Portal licensing system.