Department of Environmental Protection

Department of Environmental Protection

MISSION

To ensure that air and water are clean, that toxics and hazards are managed safely, that solid and hazardous wastes are recycled, that hazardous waste sites and spills are cleaned up in a timely manner, and that wetlands and coastal resources are preserved.

Web Site

Organization Chart

Governing Laws

Statutes

MGL C. 16 s. 18-24B

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS

MGL C. 16 s. 19

Powers and duties of department

MGL C. 21 s. 26-43

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

MGL C. 21 s. 26-53

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

MGL C. 21 s. 27

Powers and duties of division

MGL C. 21 s. 27(12)

Powers and duties of division

MGL C. 21 s. 34A

Board of certification of operators of wastewater treatment facilities; members; duties

MGL C. 21 s. 43

Permit proceedings; regulations; requirements of permit; application; forms; fees

MGL C. 21A s. 1-21A

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

MGL C. 21A s. 2

Duties and functions; inter-agency information, services and plans; filing applications

MGL C. 21A s. 2(28)

Duties and functions; inter-agency information, services and plans; filing applications

MGL C. 21A s. 4A

Coastal zone management office

MGL C. 21A s. 8A,13

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

MGL C. 21A s. 13

State environmental code; adoption; preparation of sewage disposal systems; enforcement of code

MGL C. 21A s. 16

Civil administrative penalties

MGL C. 21A s. 18

Permit application and compliance assurance fees; timely action schedules; regulations

MGL C. 21A s. 19-19J

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

MGL C. 21C s. 1

Short title

MGL C. 21C s. 4

Division of hazardous waste; duties of department

MGL C. 21C s. 7

ection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste; licenses; underground drinking water sources

MGL C. 21D s. 1

Short title

MGL C. 21E s. 1

Short title

MGL C. 21E s. 3

Implementation; regulations; response actions

MGL C. 21E s. 3B

Permit application fees; annual compliance assurance fees

MGL C. 21G s. 1

Short title

MGL C. 21H s. 1

Legislative determination and declaration of purpose

MGL C. 21H s. 2

Definitions

MGL C. 21I s. 1

Short title

MGL C. 21I s. 3,20

MASSACHUSETTS TOXICS USE REDUCTION ACT

MGL C. 29C s. 1

Definitions

MGL C. 30 s. 37

Rules and regulations; compliance with statutory filing requirements

MGL C. 30A s. 1

Definitions

MGL C. 40 s. 9

Lease of building space for veterans’ organizations; limitations; erection of armories; celebration of holidays

MGL C. 40 s. 38,41

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY

MGL C. 91 s. 1

Definitions

MGL C. 91 s. 18,21,22

WATERWAYS

MGL C. 94 s. 321-326

INSPECTION AND SALE OF FOOD, DRUGS AND VARIOUS ARTICLES

MGL C. 111 s. 2

Duties of commissioner of public health

MGL C. 111 s. 2B-2C

DUTIES

MGL C. 111 s. 5G,147

PUBLIC HEALTH

MGL C. 111 s. 142A-142E

PUBLIC HEALTH

MGL C. 111 s. 142A-142J

PUBLIC HEALTH

MGL C. 111 s. 142A-142S

PUBLIC HEALTH

MGL C. 111 s. 142B,142D

PUBLIC HEALTH

MGL C. 111 s. 142M

Motor vehicle emissions inspection and repair; definitions; rules and regulations; inspection facilities; waivers; quality assurance program; violations

MGL C. 111 s. 150A-150A

PUBLIC HEALTH

MGL C. 111 s. 150B

Establishment of facility site

MGL C. 111F s. 1

Definitions

MGL C. 112 s. 87CCCC-8

REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

MGL C. 114 s. 35

Lands to be used for burial; approval

MGL C. 131 s. 40

Removal, fill, dredging or altering of land bordering waters

MGL C. 131 s. 40-40A

INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES

Regulations

CMR

See MassDEP Website